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Protect & Preserve
On July 30, The Bolsa Chica Conservancy and 6 other OC non-profits will come together to raise $85,000 to sustain the Ecosystems of Orange County. The Bolsa Chica Conservancy has a goal to raise OVER $5,000 of this total.
Giving to The Bolsa Chica Conservancy helps to sustain our local wetland ecosystem because we Educate, Restore, and Inspire.
Your Donation Can:
- Help our volunteers receive training, resources, and uniforms throughout the year.
- Give the gift of an educational tour and lab activities for 100 students
- Provide scholarships for schools in underserved communities for a visit from our Wetlands on Wheels van.
- Bring our community and neighbors together to monitor wildlife, get involved in restoration efforts, and inspire with community science programs.
86 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to support education and habitat programs.
Join us to keep our programs alive and to help Protect & Preserve Bolsa Chica and the ecosystems of Orange County.
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What’s Heating Up?
Come see NEW animals and exhibits at The Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center! We have 2 California Moray eels, 2 round rays, new fish, and tidepool creatures in the aquariums and fantastic exhibit on trash debris donated by a local Eagle Scout.
The Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center is FREE and OPEN to the public Tues- Sun (9am – 4pm). Located at 3842 Warner Ave, you are welcome to park in the lot and enter the building and walk the trails from sunrise to sunset.
**Note the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center will be CLOSED on Mondays in August and Sept 1, however the onsite restrooms will remain open from 9am-4pm. Normal hours of operation will resume in September.
Join The Bolsa Chica Conservancy in August to learn more on expert guided tours & experiences 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 8/2 @ 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 8/9 @ 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 8/23 @ 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.
- Wednesday 8/27 @ 10am – 11am: Hatchlings
- Hatchlings is a program designed to engage you and your little one with nature. Enjoy a mini hike through the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and participate in a nature-themed craft for ages 2-5.
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12th Annual Barefoot Ball
August 22
Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
5:30pm
Do you have your tickets?
You don’t?
Purchase individual tickets or a table TODAY!
Watch the video below of last year’s event to get an idea for what you might miss if you don’t register!
Enjoy spectacular ocean views with a drink in hand, indulge in delicious food, and experience an inspiring evening with LIVE animals and an auction that helps support the year round programs that benefit the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.
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11th Annual Barefoot Ball- August 16, 2024
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Do You Want To Get Involved & Volunteer?
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
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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Join us for Golf, Food, Drinks, and Prizes!
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Ask a Staff Member
Do you need to reach out with an inquiry? Here are the main contacts:
For general questions about the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, you can email info@bolsachica.org or call 714-846-1114 X 310
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