Good Tidings September

Good Tidings!

“Fall” Into Programs at BCC

 
School is back in session and we are looking forward to new field trips and lab activities! Tell your teachers and schools to book a tour or Wetlands on Wheels visit with The Bolsa Chica Conservancy this school year. Field activities are tailored to grade specific benchmarks and provide an interpretive experience that can’t be experienced indoors.

Remember- groups over 20+ visiting the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve should have a guide from The Bolsa Chica Conservancy and bus/group parking must be coordinated in advance. Reach out to us at 714-846-1114 and we are happy to answer any questions you may have!

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.

**Note the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center will be CLOSED on Labor Day, Sept 1, however the onsite restrooms will remain open from 9am-4pm.

Join The Bolsa Chica Conservancy in September 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 9/6 @ 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.
• Saturday 9/13 @ 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 9/20 @9am – 12pm: CA Coastal Cleanup Day
  • Join us at Bolsa Chica State Beach near tower #27 at the end of the parking lot to clean trash along our coast. Pre-registration is recommended, all materials are provided.
• Saturday 9/27 @ 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.
• Wednesday 9/24 @ 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.

• You may start to notice HUGE webs in your garden or around your house this month. These are often constructed by the Western Spotted Orb weaver.
• These spiders can destroy and rebuild their webs in different locations, sometimes every night, to maximize the number of prey they are able to catch! 
• Orb weavers mainly eat flying insects, especially beetles and moths. 
• The males are often much smaller than the females and often become a female’s first meal after mating! 

• Learn to lead education tours
• Identify native plants and participating 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

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

Ask a Staff Member

Do you need to reach out with an inquiry?  Here are the main contacts:

• Carissa Macias– Executive Director: carissa@bolsachica.org 714-846-1114 X 316
• Kenneth Perez– Program Manager: kenny@bolsachica.org 714-846-1114 X 320
• Jo Ann Canty– Education Programs Supervisor:
• JoAnn@bolsachica.org 714-846-1114 X 324
• Jess Roberts– Habitat Programs Supervisor:
• Jess@bolsachica.org 714-846-1114 X 328