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Lagoon News e-Update for December 28, 2009
Dear Geoffrey,
The Years Change and the Commitment Grows
2009 was a great year for the Conservancy, and we hope for you, too! Perhaps the biggest news for the past year was the dedication of the County of San Diego's San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve Nature Center in January. The Conservancy manages all of the educational and interpretive programs originating from that state of the art LEED Platinum certified facility, and more exciting partnerships await. Hundreds of community members learned about the watershed through our Docent Training Program, and Lagoon Day events in May (save the date for Lagoon Day 2010 on May 15.) The Conservancy continues to demonstrate leadership in science-based habitat restoration and land stewardship through programs such as BioBlitz, Bight '08, CRAM, and Lagoon restoration planning, while our community-based restoration events and land owner contact programs are building broad support for healthy ecosystems in many quarters. The entire staff of the Conservancy thanks you for your continuing support and involvement, and wishes you a successful 2010.
Amy, Barry, Debby, Doug, Elaine, Geoffrey, Tara
Our Winter Lecture Series Offers Unique Opportunities for Learning
The Conservancy is pleased to present a series of informative lectures beginning January 2010. Natural history topics include wintering birds, wildflowers, and insects. The presentations by noted local naturalists will be held on the campus of our watershed partner MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff, CA. The lectures are a fun way to learn about our environment, and there will be NO quiz afterwards!
When: Friday, January 29th
Time: 1 pm in room SAN #201
Speaker: Andy Mauro
Topic: “Wintering Birds at SEL -- Who, Why, When?"
Field Trip: Maryanne Bache will lead a hike on Saturday, January 30th from
8:30 am - 10:30 am beginning at Rios Ave. trailhead
When: Friday, March 26th
Time: 1 pm in room SAN #201
Speaker: Margaret Fillius
Topic: “Wildflowers of the Lagoon”
Field Trip: Margaret Fillius will lead a hike on Sunday, March 28 from 10 am
- Noon beginning at Rios Ave. trailhead
When: Friday, April 23rd
Time: 7 pm in room SAN #925
Speaker: Michael Klein
Topic: “Insect Pollination”
Field trip: Michael Klein will lead a hike on Saturday, April 24th from 10
am - Noon beginning at Santa Carina trailhead
Please Join Us For These Exciting Events Coming Up:
Monthly Bird Count
Monday, January 11, 7:30 am - 12 noon. Meet at Rios Ave. trailhead.
Guided Nature Walks
Every Saturday, 10 am. Meet at the Nature Center.
Also: Every 2nd Saturday, 9 am - 11 am. Meet at Rios Ave. trailhead.
Volunteer Work Party
Saturday, January 16, we will be pruning trail, installing trail signs, blocking illegal trails, restoring water bars, and planting Coast Prickly Pear Cactus and Cholla Cactus. Please contact workparties@SanElijo.org for details & directions. These restoration events are a fun way to give back to the environment we cherish.
Click here for a complete Calendar of Events
All events are free, and all are welcome!
 Visit the Conservancy's facebook page today, and spread your enthusiasm about watershed protection! By joining this network you not only learn new things about what we do and the people involved -- also by your mere participation you help to grow the Conservancy's influence. Be our fan on facebook today!
Visit the Lagoon. Enjoy its beauty. Help in its conservation.
It's your Lagoon - It's your legacy.
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