Nature Collective is hosting five free events in February, including a Discovery Tour on Saturday, Feb. 1, a virtual Restoration & Monitoring Presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 4, a Wildlife Tour on Saturday, Feb. 8, and two Volunteer Restoration Events on Wednesday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 15.
Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature.
Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Discovery Tour
Ages 9+; Accessible Trail; Registration Required
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center (2710 Manchester Ave., Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007)
RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/discovery-tour-2025-02-01/
Discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon: where fresh water and saltwater meet and mix, migratory and resident birds share a sanctuary, and many animals find a home.
This guided tour will inspire all to watch and listen for various birds that rest in – and fly across – the salt marsh and mudflats. No matter the season, you can enjoy, photograph, and identify a host of native plants. Our Nature Center Loop Trail is accessible, providing fun for all.
Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
San Elijo Lagoon Restoration + Monitoring Presentation (Virtual)
Ages 12+; Registration Required
Virtual Presentation via a Zoom link that will be shared with those that register.
RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/san-elijo-lagoon-restoration-monitoring-presentation-2025-02-04/
Join our annual presentation about the San Elijo Lagoon Restoration project. What types of habitats are thriving? How are areas of refuge helping birds and other wildlife? Hear updates on the current 50-year ecosystem monitoring program and inlet reopening plans by Tim Stillinger, PhD.
Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Wildlife Tour
Adults; Accessible Trail; Registration Required
San Elijo Lagoon (meet-up location will be emailed to registered participants)
RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/wildlife-tour-february-8/
If we are lucky and winter rain turns our other trails to mud, we may tour a boardwalk through watery woodlands, where the waterfowl play hide and seek with us among the willows and lagoon channels. We may walk the loop around the flooded marsh and learn the history of this area, from hunting clubs and sewage treatment plant impacts to a planned residential development to finally an ecological reserve where all can enjoy and learn. Weather permitting. Wildlife is unpredictable. There is no guarantee of what you will see.
Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Volunteer Restoration Event
Family Friendly, Ages 6+ (minors with guardians); Accessible Trail; Registration Required
Location to be shared before the event.
RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/volunteer-restoration-event-2025-02-15/
Join one of our many habitat restoration projects. Your help is needed to restore precious habitats within San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and the surrounding areas. From removing invasive plants to helping grow native plants indigenous to the area, you help nature thrive, which benefits wildlife and our communities.
Saturday, Feb. 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Volunteer Restoration Event
Family Friendly, Ages 6+ (minors with guardians); Accessible Trail; Registration Required
Location to be shared before the event.
RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/volunteer-restoration-event-2025-02-15-2/
Join us in one of our many habitat restoration projects. Your help is needed to restore precious habitats within San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and the surrounding areas. From removing invasive plants to helping grow native plants indigenous to the area, you help nature thrive, which benefits wildlife and our communities.
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