Dear Friend,

Here's to fresh starts, new goals, and a new year! We are so thankful to you dear members for your generous donations at our year-end giving fundraiser. Because of you, we made our match of $15,000! We also took this time to reflect back on 2024 and review our impacts by the numbers. And, if you are the planning ahead type, we also have the full 2025 events calendar available to download and print for your convenience.

PS. We still have a few calendars left, so grab them while they last!

Until next time, see you on the trails.

Thank you to everyone who donated for our Year-end matching campaign! We're thrilled to announce that together we raised the $15,000 needed to fulfill our matching goal!

Your year-end donation supports the repair of the West and Central Water Control structures within the wetlands, which is urgently needed at a cost of $30,000. It is expected that the new infrastructure will last for about 15 years. That gives Bolsa Chica fifteen generations of Least Terns, little Western Snowy Plovers, and many other species of migratory birds who depend on these wetlands a healthy start. 

We truly could not do it without your generous support and are excited about the opportunity to make these critical repairs. We look forward to all of the important work that needs to be done in 2025. 

In 2024, the Bolsa Chica Land Trust was busy bringing 3rd grade students out to experience the wonders of Bolsa Chica first-hand, restoring even more acres with native plants grown on-site, and leading the efforts for real improvements by bringing in funds and facilitating strategic communications with local and state agencies. We were able to hire a dedicated Miracles Program Coordinator and help pass Prop 4, the largest natural resource bond in California history. Discover the impacts that BCLT achieved by the numbers in our infographic at the button below.  

What dates are we holding community-based restoration volunteer days in June?

When are the tours in March?

Are we doing beach cleanups in August?

Find the answers and all the dates for our public events in 2025 in our convenient PDF for easy sharing and printing. This document is at the bottom of the online events calendar webpage (button link). View the details of upcoming events on our online events calendar too.

January's Animal of the Month: Moon Jelly

These unusual animals are part of the great diversity of species at Bolsa Chica and they contribute to the richness of the habitat. Sea jellies are an ancient and primitive form of life that can be found in Bolsa Bay. They have been on this planet for 500 million years. They have no brains, no hearts, no blood, and no bones. They are not fish, instead they are gelatinous invertebrates of the phylum cnidaria. Their predators include some fish and sea turtles, and they are an essential part of the Bolsa Chica food web. Sea jellies are also a food source for humans because they are nutritious. They are consumed in Japan, Korea, and China.

7” wide 

photo: Wayne Mitcheltree

Reminders When You Visit Bolsa Chica

Here are some things to remember during your visit:

• Please stay on the trails. Not only could you disturb nesting birds, but snakes are often not far off the trails.
• Enjoy the flowers, but please do not pick them.
• Do not feed the animals.
• Do not litter. Please pack out your trash, including food scraps.
• No bikes or ebikes.
• No dogs.
• No drones.
• Enjoy being with nature!
• If you see any BCLT Stewards working along the trail, say hi! We are happy to answer any questions.

Support Bolsa Chica Today!

Questions? Email us at Info@BCLandTrust.org or call (714) 846-1001

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Photo Credits:

Little Blue Heron- John Hannan, Reddish Egret- Eric Stogner, Song Sparrow- Kaelyn Doan, stewards- Bequi Howarth, Miracles docent with kids outreach table- Jeff Rokos, volunteers on beach- Mike McMahan, Moon Jelly- Wayne Mitcheltree, landscape-Eileen Rizzacasa