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Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

www.batiquitosfoundation.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit, Citizen Group

Mission:
To preserve, protect, and enhance Batiquitos Lagoon

Contact:
Seth Schulberg
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
7380 Gabbiano Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009

P.O. Box 130491
Carlsbad, CA 92013

Phone: (760) 931-0800
Phone: (760) 845-3501
mona.baumgartel@cox.net

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
San Diego

Activities:
Education, Restoration, Water Monitoring, Resource Management

Topic:
Wetlands, Cultural History, Beaches, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Maps, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Brochures, Exhibits/Display, Website, Library/Lending Materials

Target Audiences:
4-12th grade

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

In-Service Training:
Docents/Volunteers, Naturalists, Students/Interns/General Public
The Foundation has a program to train its volunteers and docents. These trainings are open to the general public and are particularly valuable to elementary school educators who teach about wetlands in their science curricula.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Docents
  Description:
Lead nature walks for school children and adults; help with activities for children in special day camps.
  When Needed:
Variable
  Qualifications:
Interest and some experience
  Commitment Required:
Variable
  Application/Training:
Contact Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
  Contact:
Liz Paegel
(760) 943-7583


 

Program:
Weed Whackers

  Description:
Removal of unwanted, non-native plants
  When Needed:
First Saturday of each month
  Qualifications:
None
  Commitment Required:
Half day per month
  Application/Training:
Call ahead
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Amanda Wolfe
amwolfel@juno.com
(760) 845-3501


Videos:
For purchase or for use on site
•  Batiquitos Lagoon: Wildlife in Our Midst ($15/public, $10/schools)

General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area

Parking Availability:
Parking lots at five trail access points

Disabled Access:
Wheelchairs can get on to nature trail at Aviara Golf Course access; trail is flat, wide, and well-maintained with decomposed granite surface.



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