Get one last use out of that Halloween costume and join us this Saturday,
November 1 for Boo @ Bolsa! This will be a fun filled day with activities, crafts, sweet treats, science, and LIVE animal experiences at the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center.
Parking is limited in our lot, additional FREE parking can be found behind Jack In The Box (Warner and PCH) or enter Bolsa Chica State Beach at the main gate and let them know you are attending our event for free parking. Paid parking is also available in the city lot by the fire station across Warner Ave.
Entry to the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center is always FREE!
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New Knowledge in November:
As we approach the busy holiday season, the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is a great place to enjoy nature and decompress, or bring out-of-town family for a free experience.
Come for a visit and check out what’s going on!
The Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center is FREE and OPEN to the public Tues- Sun (9am – 4pm) and Mondays (9am-1pm). Located at 3842 Warner Ave, you are welcome to park in the lot and walk the trails from sunrise to sunset. (Parking is also FREE)
**Note The Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center will be CLOSED the following days/times:
- Wednesday 11/26 @ 1pm
- Thursday 11/27 for Thanksgiving
Join The Bolsa Chica Conservancy in November to learn more on expert guided tours & experiences at The Interpretive Center. Go to our Upcoming Events page on our website to view and sign up for all programs: https://bolsachica.org/activity-calendar/
- 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 11/1 @ 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.
- Register Today!
- Saturday 11/8 @ 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.
- Register Today!
- Saturday 11/22 @ 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.
- Register Today!
- EVERY Wednesday @ 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.
- Register Today!
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Giving Tuesday is an online giving campaign
to help support
The Bolsa Chica Conservancy.
Did you know that The Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center is privately owned and operated by the Bolsa Chica Conservancy and not a city or state building? Just like the tides in Bolsa Bay, our funding ebbs and flows and the winter can often be our lowest season. We rely on a continuous flow of donations in order to operate 7 days a week and provide engaging programs for the youth in our community that need us the most. Your donation will help us to keep rising up so we can serve our community with top notch programs all year round!
Stay tuned, more information on how to give will be coming throughout November.
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Critter Corner!
Learn more with activities and facts
at the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center
The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
- One of the largest and most impressive birds found at Bolsa Chica, this magnificent bird is vital in our ecosystem as nature’s clean-up crew.
- Turkey vultures are found throughout North America and into parts of South America.
- As decomposers, Turkey Vultures can detect dead animals (scientifically called carrion) up to a mile away! Their large open nostrils create direct pathways for smells to reach their receptors and decode the odors they detect.
- They have many common nicknames including buzzard, however the Cherokee nation and other Native American tribes have referred to Turkey Vultures as a “peace eagle” because they never kill their prey, only feeding off of animals that have already died.
Learn more fun facts in the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center and look for turkey vultures out on trail!
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Get Involved & Volunteer!
Learn something new and give back to Bolsa Chica:
- Learn to lead education tours
- Identify native plants and participate in habitat restoration events (weeding, planting, and trash removal)
- Pick up new skills and monitor wildlife like endangered birds or sea turtles
- Practice social skills by hosting at our Interpretive Center to welcome guests to Bolsa Chica
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Bring your office for a team building experience like none other!
Contact Program Manager Kenny Perez for corporate or group volunteering at ken@bolsachica.org
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Looking for a unique gift for someone who loves Bolsa Chica? Check out these hand made art pieces by local artist Dave Reynolds. For every piece sold Dave will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Bolsa Chica Conservancy, what a guy! Hurry, this is a limited edition run!
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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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