Nest site habitat restoration projects take place the third Saturdays of the month 8:30-11:30 AM - after nesting season ends and before the birds return - now through February. Click on the link below to learn more and register (registration is required by the CA Department of Fish & Wildlife).

You can make a difference! Certified Amigos Volunteer Naturalists teach students and adults about the history, ecology, birds and all the other amazing facts of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Join our eight-week course starting January 16, 2025 at 7:00PM. Cost: $100. Scholarships available for those with financial need.

Reserve Watch was designed to increase the awareness of the many facets of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve with an emphasis on the importance of the Reserve’s rules and regulations. BCER has a rich history and huge ecological significance, and the regulations protect the wetlands so that we can all enjoy them. Our skilled volunteers help to convey this message to the surrounding community, while also being a resource for visitors looking to enhance their experience.

In this issue:
Thank you to 2024 volunteers and program participants
Naturalist Training begins January 16
Running is for the Birds returns April 26
Nest Site habitat restoration continues
Sea Level Rise and Bolsa Chica Wetlands
Results of the Full Tidal Basin Trash Removal Project
Celebrating two years of the Reserve Watch Program
Volunteer spotlight: Kevin Hertell