|
|
|
|
Thank you for coming to Earth Day!
Earth Day 2025 was a huge success! Thank you to the 485 guests that came to celebrate with us last month. Although the rain threatened to dampen our plans the day before, Sunday 4/27 proved to be bright and delightful. We really appreciate all the hard work of our staff, interns, volunteers, and especially our partners at Bolsa Chica State Beach and the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club for helping to make this a wonderful day in our community. If you weren’t able to make it, have no fear, read on to see what other fun programs are coming up this month because Earth Day is Every Day at Bolsa Chica!
|
|
|
What Do We Use This Van For?
The Wetlands On Wheels or WOW program is a special opportunity for us to bring the wonder and beauty of coastal habitats anywhere! Equipped with an aquarium and tide pool animals to touch and interact with, as well as taxidermy, pelts, and an array of hands-on learning activities, the WOW van is a party on wheels.
In fact you can rent the WOW van for birthday parties, summer camps, office parties, or community events in addition to traditional school visits. Share with us what you have in mind, and we’ll find a way to make it happen! Email JoAnn@bolsachica.org to start coordinating your WOW experience.
Last year, Wetlands On Wheels served 8,284 students and community members, 73% from underserved communities or Title 1 schools. Donations and grants help to make this work possible and keep us rolling, but it’s not always enough especially when those “rainy day” unforeseen events occur.
Sadly, our aquariums recently suffered from an infection which has resulted in countless hours of cleaning and providing extra attention and care for our animals. Unfortunately a number of our fish and tidepool animals did not recover from the illness. The good news is that our aquariums are in great hands and everything is back to healthy levels! Your donation today will help us as we are looking to purchase new fish for our aquariums in June and expand our collection of tidepool animals so we can continue teaching students who don’t have the resources to visit the coast.
|
|
What’s Inside This Building?
The Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center is FREE and OPEN to the public every day: Mon (9am – 1pm) Tues- Sun (9am – 4pm). Located at 3842 Warner Ave, you are welcome to park in the lot and enter the building to enjoy live fish and reptiles, see various bird taxidermy, and ask questions to our staff and volunteers. Learn about the history of Bolsa Chica and why it is a critical space to protect for all future generations of wildlife and humans alike. You can easily make a day out of this experience. Take a walk, explore, have lunch, and learn something new!
Join The Bolsa Chica Conservancy in JUNE 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 6/7 @ 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 6/14 @ 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.
- Wednesday 6/25 @ 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.
- Saturday 6/28 @ 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.
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
Break-Ins Heat Up In The Summer
Following a surge of recent events, the California Department of Fish And Wildlife has issued a response and these tips to keep your visit safe at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve this summer:
HOW TO PREVENT AND REPORT CRIME:
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times.
- Always lock your vehicle.
- Do not leave belongings (purse/wallet, computer, books, photography equipment, tools, etc.) unattended, and if possible, leave them at home.
- If you need to hide any belongings, do so before you arrive at the parking lot.
- If you have a state beach pass, do not leave it in plain sight (such as hanging on your rearview mirror).
- Call 911 if you witness an active break-in.
- Contact HBPD at 714-960-8811 if you are a victim of a car break-in at BCER. If possible, remain on-site so the police department can collect any evidence.
It is incredibly important to report all car break-ins to the police! When
incidents go unreported, it is much harder for us to understand the extent of the issue and find appropriate solutions. If you have previously been the victim of a car break-in and have not reported it, you can still do so.
|
|
|
Celebrate Independence Day with the Bolsa Chica Conservancy!
Join our annual Parade Viewing and Champagne Brunch at Fred’s Mexican Cafe.
Includes brunch, champagne, coffee/tea, premier viewing of the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, and a memorable experience with friends and family!
ALL PROCEEDS ARE GENEROUSLY DONATED TO THE BOLSA CHICA CONSERVANCY
Tickets are on sale NOW, reserve your table before they fill up!
|
|
|
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, August 22, 2025
5:30pm at the Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
|
|
|
All proceeds of the Barefoot Ball Silent Auction benefit programs provided by The Bolsa Chica Conservancy year round.
YOUR support means everything to us!
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
