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Earth Day Is Every Day
Caring for wildlife, improving how we use our natural spaces, and learning about our environment is something we should all strive to do year round. Recently, marine mammals and seabirds like our mascot the Pelican, have been struggling from a seasonal occurrence of “domoic acid poisoning” brought on by a bloom of harmful algae that causes some wildlife to get sick.
Here at The Bolsa Chica Conservancy, we do not take or treat sick or injured wildlife, however our Restoration and Research team is trained to handle some wildlife and can lend a hand in rescuing sick animals found at the Bolsa Chica wetlands and transporting them to get the care they need. This young Brown Pelican was recently rescued and transported for the appropriate care, giving it a better chance at survival.
- If you find a sick or injured animal while visiting Bolsa Chica DO NOT pick it up or try to transport it. Wildlife can become confused and injure you or themselves, leave it to the professionals!
- Call us at 714-846-1114 and we can help coordinate a response!
- If you are at a local beach, contact an on-duty life guard or call the City of Huntington Beach Marine Safety Division at 714-536-5281
- For marine mammals like sea lions or dolphins, contact the Pacific Marine Mammal Center at 949-494-3050
Our Education team works together to interpret these environmental events and delivers insightful programs to help our students and our community better understand our favorite wildlife and what we can all do to best help our wetlands and coast.
Join our amazing team this month to learn, care, and embrace Bolsa Chica. Come celebrate Earth Day with us and our partners for the Bolsa Chica Earth Day Fair on Sunday April 27th and find resources to get involved throughout the year.
Support our non-profit organization as we live to make Earth Day Every Day!
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Bolsa Chica Earth Day Details:
- Park for FREE at Bolsa Chica State Beach and participate in an optional beach cleanup. Enter the park at the front gates off PCH and tell the parking attendant you are there for Earth Day! Park near lifeguard tower 27 and Warner. Let the kids play games and jump in the bouncy house while you learn about volunteer opportunities and programs.
- Walk across the street to the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center at 3842 Warner Ave for more activities, arts and crafts, animal experiences, guided tours, educational booths, and more!
- The whole family can finish the day at the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club located at 3821 Warner Ave, to hear from organizations working to keep our harbour and coastal waters clean, see a demonstration of the water “roomba” and Data Pod, learn about Oyster Shell programs, and enjoy food and live music by the water.
Event runs from 10am-2pm on Sunday, April 27th, see you there!
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Learn to Love Nature at Camp!
Calling all Explorers Ages 6-10!
Join our Summer Curiosity Camp from June 17th through August 21.
Sign up for 1 week or all 10 weeks and learn, play, and explore with us here at Bolsa Chica.
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Embrace Bolsa Chica- FREE Tours
Join The Bolsa Chica Conservancy for PUBLIC tours and classes in March at The Interpretive Center.
- Every Saturday 11am – 1pm: Live Animal Interactions
- 11am – 12pm: Touch Tank and Pet-a-Reptile. Guests are welcome to safely engage with our touch tank animals and live snakes during this time with staff supervision.
- 1pm – 2pm: Animal Feeding Presentations. Guests can view the process of feeding our fish and reptiles, ask staff questions, and learn more about the biology of these animals.
- Saturday 4/5 @ 10am – 12pm: Public Tour
- Learn about the history and general ecology of The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve with an Expert Guide. This program is FREE but registration is recommended.
- Saturday 4/12 @ 10am – 12pm: Second Scout Saturday
- Scouts of all ages are invited to join a general scout tour to learn about wildlife in support of similar badge work. Scouts get to make a plaster paw print, receive a workbook, and earn a fun patch. Registration is required with a $10 donation that covers the cost of materials and the patch.
- Saturday 4/26 @ 10am – 12pm: Public Birding Tour
- Break out your binoculars (or rent a pair) and take a guided tour to identify and learn about local and migratory birds. This program is FREE but registration is recommended.
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Be The Change By Volunteering
Our next Volunteer Orientation Training is on April 8 and then May 3 (first Saturday of every month).
We are always seeking extra help with:
- Leading and assisting education tours
- Participating in habitat restoration events (weeding, planting, and trash removal)
- Monitoring wildlife like endangered birds or sea turtles
- Hosting at our Interpretive Center to welcome guests to Bolsa Chica
Sign up for the next Volunteer Training with us on April 8.
Bring your office for a team building experience like none other!
Contact Program Manager Kenny Perez for corporate or group volunteering at kenny@bolsachica.org
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SAVE THE DATE: Friday, August 22, 2025
5:30pm at the Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
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Become a sponsor, donate to our silent auction, or register to attend the Barefoot Ball in August!
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Bring the family to The Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center and explore our 5 miles of trails for FREE!
Building and Restroom Hours: Mon (9am-1pm), Tues-Sun (9am-4pm).
Trails are open from Sunrise to Sunset every day. Public Parking Lots are FREE.
**The parking lot at the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center on Warner Ave will be CLOSED for Earth Day on Sunday, April 27th, from 7am-4pm. We apologize for any inconvenience. Free parking this day can be found at Bolsa Chica State Beach or the greenbelt behind Jack In The Box.
Download the FREE Agents of Discover App to take a self-guided tour anytime! This app is a mobile game which does not require wi-fi to use. Work through a series of questions and interactive challenges through your cellular device and learn about the wildlife at Bolsa Chica while you explore on trail.
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