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San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy

www.sanelijo.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
To preserve, protect, and enhance the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve

Contact:
Tara Fuad, Education Director
San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy
P.O. Box 230634
Encinitas, CA 92023-0634
Phone: (760) 436-3944
Fax: (760) 944-9606
tara@sanelijo.org

Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional

Counties Served:
San Diego

Activities:
Research, Education, Advocacy, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration, Water Monitoring, Resource Management

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

Educational Resources:
Activity/Learning Kit, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trip, Nature Trails, Events, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Website, Library/Lending Materials, Speaker/Lecture Series

Education Programs:

  • San Diego County Wetlands - Educational packet of materials designed to assist educators in wetland ecology, vocabulary, and watershed mapping, local wetland contacts
  • Guided nature walks for groups - scheduled by calling SELC at (760) 436-3944
  • Brochures and library reference materials available to assist students, teachers and policy makers
  • Speaker available to groups interested in learning more about the reserve

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Students, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 100

Other Languages:
Spanish: Brochure

In-Service Training:
Techers, Docents/Volunteers, Students/Interns, General Public:
•  Each month (2nd Saturday) a free guided public nature walk
•  Ongoing enrichment training days for docents
•  Scheduled hours to assist student/interns with projects in education and or wetlands ecology

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Docent Training for Volunteers to be Interpretive Guides
  Description:
Docents are trained to lead school groups, scout groups and the general public along the trails of the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve.
The walks generally last about one and a half hours.
The docents act as guides only; all visiting groups must have adult supervision.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
A commitment to completing the training, usually 6 sessions, and availability to lead small groups along the trails, easy hiking and love of nature
  Commitment Required:
6 training sessions of 3 hours each
  Application/Training:
Call for information
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
(760) 436-3944


 

Program:
Trail maintenance/removal of exotic species

  Description:
•  Quarterly volunteer work parties are scheduled for our members and community participants to assist the county rangers in removing arundo and iceplant from specific locations in the reserve.
•  Church groups and scout groups schedule specific work sessions to remove exotic pants and clean up trash from roadsides.
•  Earth Day and California Coastal Cleanup Days are annual events to attract volunteers to help clean up the reserve.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Interest
  Commitment Required:
Varies
  Application/Training:
Call for information
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
(760) 436-3944


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Varies according to interest
  When Needed:
Variable
  Qualifications:
Depends on project, but must be self-motivated
  Application:
Call
  Number of Interns:
Varies
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Stipend:
Depends
  Credit:
Yes
  Contact Name:
Maryanne Bache
(760) 436-3944
mab4@sanelijo.org


Videos:
For loan, free of charge
•  The San Elijo Lagoon

General Services:
Restrooms

Parking Availability:
Parking lot, restrooms, drinking water, nature center at 2710 Manchester Avenue, parking curbside at trailheads

Public Transit Access:
Amtrak station in Solana Beach about one mile to San Elijo Lagoon, North County Transit service along Coast Highway adjacent to reserve.

Disabled Access:
One-mile loop trail at Nature Center, wheelchair accessible trail and restrooms from parking lot


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