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The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF)

The Great Egret

Volume 16 Fall 2014

The Long-Awaited New Nature Center—March/April 2015?

As discussed in our summer 2014 newsletter, the California Coastal Commission appealed our Coastal Development Plan

(CDP) approval decision. The main issues concerned brush management and coastal sage habitat protection and mitigation

measures.

We met with two City of Carlsbad Fire Marshal representatives and planning department staff members to discuss the

Coastal Commission concerns and how we might resolve them. I am pleased to report that we identified what appears to be a

viable approach. If we modify our building to

make it more fire resistant, we should be able

to meet brush management requirements and

reduce or eliminate coastal sage habitat im-

pacts (and the associated need for mitigation).

This would appear to satisfy the Coastal Com-

mission and eliminate their concern.

Don Omsted and I subsequently met with

representatives of Williams Scotsman (who

will provide our new structure), reviewed our

building plans, identified the changes, and are

now waiting for the revised plans and new

cost estimate. Once received and deemed

complete, we then submit a Project Change

Request (PCR) to the City of Carlsbad for re-

view. If satisfactory, the City of Carlsbad

would issue a revised CDP determination and

send that to the Coastal Commission. Following their review, it is anticipated that their appeal will be withdrawn and our

CDP finally approved.

The Coastal Commission staff has been informed of our strategy and is expected to provide us with a process timeline so

we can better estimate when we might expect to be able to install our new nature center. Our building permit application

would also be reviewed again.

While this resolution strategy is complex, we are cautiously optimistic that it will be successful. Our best guess as to a tar-

get installation date now appears to be March or April 2015. Obviously we will try to make it happen earlier if at all possible!

In the meantime, we are continuing to refine our transition planning so we can move quickly once all of our permits and plans

have been approved. We thank you all for your patience as we approach the finish line for this very important project.

We also have a variety of issues to be resolved with the Aviara Master Association, which owns the property that houses

our nature center. The issues include: A property license agreement; insurance liability issues; insurance coverage the associa-

tion wants increased; use of tools, equipment and machinery; trail use and access. We remain confident that we can success-

fully resolve all the remaining issues and provide a new nature center that will offer even better service to the community,

school children and families we have served for more than 30 years.

—Fred C. Sandquist, BLF president and Don Omsted, BLF vice president

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Important Numbers

Nature Center: (760) 931-0800

City of Carlsbad Police Department:

Emergency: 911

Non-emergency: (760) 931-2197

Watch Commander: (760) 937-2115

Calif. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife:

Regional Office: (858) 467-4201

CALTIPS: (888) 334-2258

BLF Addresses & Other Information

Mail: P.O. Box 130491

Carlsbad, CA 92013-0491

Website: www.batiquitosfoundation.org

Email: info@batiquitosfoundation.org

Nature Center Location (Not Mailing Address):

7380 Gabbiano Lane

Carlsbad, CA 92011

Nature Center Hours of Operation:

M-F: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sat-Sun: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Board of Directors & Officers

Fred C. Sandquist - President (2013-2016)

Don Omsted—Vice President (2011-2014)

Yvette Huffman - Secretary (2012-2015)

Kevin Kienast - Treasurer (2012-2015)

Jim Brown (2013-2016)

Paula Kirpalani (2011-2014)

[VACANT] (2012-2014)

Don Rideout (2012-2015)

Deborah A. Mossa (2013-2016)

Don Connors (Honorary - Non-voting)

Newsletter Elizabeth Douglass

Contact: newsletter@batiquitosfoundation.org

Board Member profile:

Yvette Huffman

I have been in the Common Interest Development (CID) industry

since 1988, when I joined Mercury Property Management (MPM) as an

assistant to the vice president of the San Diego Regional Office. My pro-

motion to property manager launched my career in the management of

homeowner associations. During my tenure with MPM and its successor,

Marquis Management Group (MMG), I served as district manager, vice

president, and became president in 1995. After starting Executive Com-

munity Management (ECM) as a partner, I purchased the firm in 1998

and continued to run it until I sold the business in 2006.

Then I turned to the collegiate world to achieve a lifelong goal of

earning a college degree. After returning to San Diego, I joined DC

Property Management Company, where I served as partner and chief

executive officer until April 2014. I’m currently the owner of Trilogy

Community Management.

Over the years, I’ve attended and transcribed minutes for more than

1,000 homeowner association board meetings as a management consult-

ant or as a board member. The CID industry joins together a corporate

aspect as well as a non-profit element for a unique resume of experience.

Environmental preservation is one of my passions, and the efforts of the

Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation serve to channel this passion.

—Yvette Huffman, BLF secretary

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From the Desk of the President...

Our BLF volunteers have been very busy since

our summer newsletter! For an all volunteer organ-

ization as I have said many times, I am truly

amazed at what we are able to accomplish. From

our bird count team, our school programs, our pub-

lic walks, and our regular and special working

events, you should be proud! A very deserved well

done to all!

As you should have observed over our recent newsletters, we have

tried to have more diverse articles on the foundation’s many activities.

Thanks to our newsletter editor, Liz Douglass, who has been able to use

her experience and editorial skill to add a certain magic to each edition.

We hope you have enjoyed the changes to our newsletters. She has also

moved us toward publishing on a regular schedule, which can some-

times be a challenge for us (me included)!

Our nature center replacement project has certainly been a challenge

(more than six years and running for me). We now appear to be close to

finally getting all of our issues resolved and seeing an installation, some-

time early next year. BLF Vice President Don Omsted has done an out-

standing job getting us to this point, and we hope that by this time next

year, our new nature center will be broken in and buzzing with even

more activity. Thanks, Don, for your hard work!

Our docents and nature center hosts continue to provide educational

support for local schools, public educational walks on key lagoon topics,

and public outreach for our many nature center visitors. Thanks to our

Docent Chair, Don Rideout, and to Deb Mossa for coordinating this key

area of the BLF.

I could go on for many pages, but you get the message. Keep up

your active participation in the BLF and we certainly will continue to do

great things!

If you are not yet a member, please consider joining the BLF family

and getting involved in preserving, protecting and enhancing Batiquitos

Lagoon Ecological Reserve and its associated watershed.

As always, feel free to contact me at (760) 918-2408, or send me an

email at president@batiquitosfoundation.org if you have anything you

would like to discuss or suggest. This year is continues to be very excit-

ing and busy for the BLF, and I really appreciate your continued trust

and support in serving you as your president!

—Fred C. Sandquist, BLF president

We Need Your Help!

As with any all volunteer organization, the BLF

depends on volunteers to fill key foundation posi-

tions in support of our programs and operations.

We are especially interested in finding volunteers

for the key positions listed below. If you’re inter-

ested or you would like further information, please

call our Nature Center at (760) 931-0800, or send

an email to: volunteer@batiquitosfoundation.org.

Nature Center Hosts

Docents

Webmaster/Electronic Media Chair

Fundraising/Marketing

Educational & Marketing

Materials Maintenance

Publicity

Trail Captains

(Weed-whacking/Trail Maintenance)

Grant Writers

Special Thanks... ...to some of our key partners who support the

Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation by providing direct

financial support, discounts, critical services,

support, & products that contribute to our programs.

Hunter Industries

Waste Management

Park Hyatt, Aviara

Four Seasons Residence Club

Leucadia Wastewater District (LWD)

REI Outdoor School, San Diego, REI - Encinitas

Anderson’s La Costa Nursery

Wild Bird Center

Hobie Cat

Thermo Fisher Scientific/Life Technologies

Tree of Life Nursery

FedEx/Kinkos

Callaway Golf

San Diego Horticultural Society

Palomar Investigative Group, Inc.

Diamond Environmental Services

El Camino Rental

California Department of Fish & Wildlife

City of Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

La Costa Glen

CDS Printing

California Coastal Conservancy

Louise Julig Writing & Editing

HomeLife Village Realtors

Archer Johnson Foundation

Kinane Events

The Coastal Community Foundation

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Birdwatching at the Lagoon—No Pressure. Just fun.

Many lagoon visitors, be they frequent walkers or out-of-town visitors, come to walk the trails of Batiquitos for a variety

of reasons. Obviously, the amazing views and the enjoyment of the open space that has remained here are great draws for

everyone. Then there are the walkers and runners that use the trails for exercise and relaxation.

I would guess that many visitors come away with a question or two (or many) about some-

thing they observed during their outing. The lagoon area has many interesting and diverse spe-

cies of plants, insects, small critters, and birds. I’ll deal with the topic of the bird species at the

lagoon and tailor this article to those who want to learn a little more about what they might see

during a visit.

When my wife and I began walking on the north shore trail before the Aviara houses were

built, I thought every large bird that flew over the lagoon was an Eagle and every bird swim-

ming in the lagoon or wading on its shore was a duck. As time progressed I bought an inexpen-

sive pair of binoculars and a field guide to help me learn what the real names of the birds that I

was seeing. There were so many varieties, especially during the migrating seasons, that I had to

lower my expectations and just learn about one or two at a time so I could recognize that spe-

cies each time I saw them.

I was really fortunate to get a handout by experienced birder Andy Mauro entitled “Thirty

Birdies.” These are common birds found at the lagoon (either living here year round of migrat-

ing here on an annual basis). The list helped me narrow my focus to a few birds that I could

usually recognize based on whether they were on the shore, in the water, or next to the trails away from the water. I quickly

learned Great Blue Herons, the several Egrets, the American Coots (not ducks!) on the water side of the trail, and then several

Hawk species, Ospreys, Black Phoebes, and Song Sparrows on the inland side. The easier shore birds came next: Willets,

Marbled Godwits, and Long-Billed Curlews.

For quite a while that was enough for me. The more you walk the trail and see the same cast of characters you begin to

learn where each type of bird likes to hang out, either actively looking for food or just perching and waiting for food to fly or

swim by. The best advice I got was to start small and expand your learning curve at your own pace. You might grow your

knowledge base by acquiring a field guide (or 2, 3, or 4...) and a decent set of binoculars to get you going. If you really get

into bird watching, guided walks are a great way to learn a few more species. A monthly bird count is conducted by our do-

cent group and that is another good way go increase your knowledge. The count is open to anyone, regardless of their level of

familiarity with the local birds. No pressure—just a nice walk with some wonderfully helpful guides. Who knows, that could

lead to more field guides and a second set of binocs. Information is available at the Nature Center about local and visiting

bird species. Information about binoculars and scopes is available as well.

Come join the docents for a free

Beginner Birdwatching walk on

Saturday, Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. Meet

at the Nature Center and bring bin-

oculars if you have them.

—Mike Gollong,

BLF member and docent

Black Phoebe

Snowy Egret Marbled Godwit

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Club Pelican 2014: Nature, Critters and 116 Boys & Girls

Like the migratory birds that come back to Batiquitos Lagoon every year, Club Pelican returned again this summer bringing

youthful energy and excitement to our nature center. The camps drew 116 boys and girls aged 7 through 11 for a week of art

projects and nature hikes. City of Carlsbad Arts Office staff were assisted by several BLF volunteers, including Ken Hult, Patti

Gollong, Deb Mossa, Troy Keenan, and Don Rideout.

The campers received lessons on insects, water, birds, plants, Native Americans, and life in the offshore kelp forest. They

got close-up looks at willow gall larvae, frogs, a packrat nest, spittle bugs, silver argiope spiders, western fence lizards, prickly

pear fruits, and much more. Although the weather was quite warm, everyone had a great time. Several kids and parents were

overheard saying that this was their all-time favorite camp. We’re helping educate the next generation of lagoon stewards, and

from all appearances, these kids are ready for the job.

—Don Rideout, BLF board member

Pictures of Fun — Top, right: BLF volunteer Ken Hult talking butterflies and other topics with the youngsters. Bottom,

right: Karen Hoyle, Club Pelican leader and teacher. Above: The kids and assistants from one of the Club Pelican groups.

Photos provided by the Carlsbad City Arts Office.

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Lux Art, Lagoons and Nature Inspire Artistic Expression One cannot help but see the artistic beauty in nature when you spend time out doors exploring and enjoying what our area has to of-

fer. Famous depictions of landscapes and seascapes line the walls of art museums, exemplifying nature’s impact on art.

Batiquitos Lagoon, San Elijo Lagoon and San Diego Habitat Conservancy have partnered with the Lux Art Institute in a collaboration

that includes sharing our locations and conducting monthly Art and Nature classes. The first class was held on September 11th at Lux Art

Institute. At that event, Jim Rocks, habitat manager for San Diego Habitat Conservancy and Lisa Davis, Lux Art’s education director, led

a small group of students. The group walked the tranquil trail at Lux and Jim pointed out the different plants as we examined the delicate

details of the leaves and flowers.

We sat in the shade on large rocks and engaged in a “blind contour” exercise led by Lisa Davis. Blind contour is a drawing method

where you draw the shape of an object without looking at the paper. Students focus on the lines of the object and draws without lifting

their pencils from the paper. It forces students to use the senses of both sight and touch. It enhances the hand eye coordination and aids in

a more realistic observation of the object being drawn. The focus is not on creating good drawings, but rather to allow deeper observation

and a connection to what the students see. It was a very relaxing and enlightening way to spend the morning and everyone had a good

experience.

The next class was held Oct. 8th at Batiquitos Lagoon , and the class focused drawing with pastels. Don Rideout, one of our experi-

enced docents, gave a short talk on the lagoon. Alexsandra Babic, a well-known local artist whose work has appeared in Escondido’s Art

Tradition Gallery, led the class. We had nine people in attendance and we drew under the trees by the Nature Center. Alex encouraged all

of us to use our own style, and to also learn different techniques to improve our drawings. We learned about drawing dark and light, how

to ground our subjects, and how to layer the pastels. It was fun, relaxing and inspiring.

The next two classes are scheduled for November 12th at San Diego Habitat Conservancy in Rancho Santa Fe and December 10th

at San Elijo Lagoon. Registration is through www.luxartinstitute.org. The cost is $5 for members of Batiquitos, Lux, San Elijo and SD

Habitat Conservancy and $10 for non-members. Come join us and experience nature through the eyes of an artist—you!

—Deb Mossa, BLF board member

Drawing on Nature for Inspiration

Photos by Deb Mossa.

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Phase 2 of the Restoration Project is Growing Strong

On September 19, 2014, volunteers from CareFusion installed 140 native plants and 12 native trees! This was our second planting

associated with our restoration grant from the California Coastal Conservancy’s Wetland Recovery Program (WRP) Small Grant Pro-

gram. Our second planting consisted of: California sagebrush (Artemisia californica); Coyote bush (Baccharispilaris); California buck-

wheat (Eriogonum fasculatum); Black sage (Salvia mellifera); Torrey pine (Pinus Torreyana), Coastal Live Oak (Quercus Agrifolia); and

California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa). The survival rate for our first planting is greater than 95% and the rate is 100% for the second

planting. Two key factors contributed to our high success rate: The recycled water

irrigation system installed in partnership with Park Hyatt Aviara Resort; and the

great work and dedication of our volunteers from local business organizations and

our regular Weed-whacking/Trail Maintenance volunteers who work twice a month

throughout the year.

More than 100 CareFusion volunteers completed the tree and plant installation in

one morning session on September 19th! This included using a two-person earth

auger to make an appropriate hole, then crews had to prepare the hole for receiving

the tree or plant, install the plant, place mulch, install plant-protection cones, and

water. Trees required stakes to help keep the upright.

On Oct. 2nd, volunteers from Eli Lilly’s San Diego Biotechnology Center conducted

a restoration site maintenance project under their Lilly Day of Caring program led

by Dr. Susan Carpenter. Her volunteers watered our trees and plants, installed more

mulch, collected and mulched waste wood and plant material, weeded and spread

mulch over disturbed areas to inhibit weed re-growth. Our intent is to recycle as

much tree limbs and brush and use it as an integral part of our restoration program.

Our hope is to conduct a third planting this winter during our rainy season (Keep your fingers crossed and pray for some rain!).

Our thanks go out to CareFusion, Lilly Biotechnology Center and Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Course staff for their assistance in making our

restoration project such a success. Of course, our dedicated Weed-whacking/Trail Maintenance volunteers continue to do amazing work

on the 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings of each month, 12 months each year.

Fred C. Sandquist, BLF President

Restoration Crews at work. Photos by Fred C. Sandquist.

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Batiquitos Lagoon offers Service Learning Opportunities

Service Learning has become an important part of education. Students are required to commit to a number of hours on

projects that enhance their community and/or provide hands-on experience in the student’s area of study. We at Batiquitos

have benefitted from many community service hours in the past. We have hosted interns and have had students join us for

trail maintenance and habitat restoration. On August 28th, fellow board member Jim Brown and I attended a Service Learn-

ing Fair at Palomar College, at the San Marcos Campus.

We met and talked to many students about their interest in the environment, nature in general and child development. It

never ceases to amaze me that so many people who live, work or go to school in the area are unaware of Batiquitos Lagoon.

It really is a secret treasure. Our attendance at this and similar events helps to tell our story and spread the word throughout

our communities so we can involve more people and ensure the future stewardship of this precious ecological reserve.

We currently have a student who is taking child development classes, working with us to enhance our child friendly offer-

ings. We are looking at ways to enhance our docent walks, which will tie into the new educational core curriculum and next

generation science standards. We are also evaluating ways to make our Nature Center collection more interactive. This will

be a focus when we set up our new center. We are also experimenting with activities for children since we have a lot of fami-

lies using the trail and we would like to offer some activities that children can participate in and enjoy. On Saturday, Octo-

ber 25th from 9 a.m. to 11a.m, we will host an art craft class for children 5-10 years old. Come by and bring the kids, you

can never start too young educating children about the environment.

Look for future activities in our events postings. Anyone interested in an internship or completing a service-learning re-

quirement can contact us through our web site. There are many project opportunities, and we look forward to more collabora-

tions with interested students.

—Deb Mossa, BLF board member

New Membership and Sponsorship Rates Effective January 1, 2015 • Save Money by Joining, Sponsoring or Renewing Before The Higher Rates Kick In •

As you know, the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. We have enjoyed

the support of our many members for more than 30 years, and through fiscal control and limited use of resources, we have

served our community and kept our membership rates as low as possible. We have done our best to do more with less, and

to make sure the Nature Center is available for our visitors to emjoy. We are especially proud of the docent walks we pro-

vide for many groups, especially school children and scouts. Unfortunately, costs have continued to escalate. Our day-to-day

expenses consist of our educational materials and general operating costs. In order to continue providing these opportuni-

ties, the BLF Board of Directors decided to adjust our 2015 membership fees starting with any renewals due on or after Jan-

uary 1, 2015.

We made a concerted effort to keep the increases small, especially for our student/senior and individual members. We re-

viewed the structure of similar organizations and tried to balance our other increases while maintaining a value for our mem-

bers. We hope you understand and continue to support us. The new membership fees for 2015 are listed below. The mem-

bership form in this newsletter reflects current rates still in effect until Jan. 1, 2015. Thank you and please stop by the Na-

ture Center when you are out on the trail!

—Fred C. Sandquist, BLF president

Annual membership rates for 2015: Student/Senior-$20; Individual-$25; Family-$45; Advocate-$100; Patron $175; Sustaining-$500

Annual sponsorship rates for 2015: Kestrel-$250; White Tailed Hawk-$500; Red Tailed Hawk-$1,000; Great Egret-$2,000;

Great Blue Heron-$3,000; Osprey-$5,000.

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Fall 2014 Donation & Support Appeal

Dear Friends of Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve & Foundation Members:

While the economy is growing, I am writing to you to give you an opportunity to make an end-off-year tax deductible do-

nation to support the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF). The BLF was formally established in 1983 as a 501(c)(3) non-

profit organization with the mission to preserve, protect and enhance the Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve and associat-

ed watershed. This year, we are celebrating more than 30 years of service to the community. More than 90% of our coastal

wetlands have been lost over the years, severely reducing the natural habitat for many endangered species—and that makes

Batiquitos Lagoon one of Carlsbad’s and Southern California’s most treasured natural resources. The BLF has been and con-

tinues to be an advocate and steward of this precious Southern California treasure.

The BLF, however, does not receive direct funding from city, county, state or federal governments to support our many

programs and maintain our nature center. While the BLF is weathering the financial downturn, we know our members and

support partners are making tough financial decisions on a daily basis, especially when considering making donations to non-

profit organizations like the BLF. Our Nature Center serves as the BLF’s educational and exhibit center in direct support of

our many visitors, including schoolteachers and their students. It also serves as a meeting place for nature walks, special edu-

cational programs, and is the location for Club Pelican, a children’s summer camp program. Volunteer training and other

volunteer activities also take place there. We expect to replace the center in 2015.

The Nature Center is staffed solely by volunteer hosts, who also maintain it and prepare visual displays of nature and

“hands on” exhibits for our many visitors. The Nature Center also has books and reference material on local plants and wild-

life. In addition, our volunteers: restore sensitive environmental areas; monitor the water quality of the lagoon and its associ-

ated watershed; help maintain the 1.6 mile lagoon trail and our newly acquired 18.2 acre Cholla Point property; lead nature

walks for children and adults; sponsor educational programs; and write grants for various programs and projects.

We hope you will consider helping us maintain this North San Diego County natural treasure by making a tax deductible

gift. Donations can be made via credit card online through our secure website, www.batiquitosfoundation.org, or at our Na-

ture Center, or by mailing a check to us with a note describing your desired membership or sponsorship level. Thank you in

advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Fred C. Sandquist

President

Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

When the new nature center opens,

we’ll have a lot more room for our

members, volunteers & visitors!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

October 2014 Sat. Oct. 18th - Weed-whacking/trail Maintenance. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Volunteers meet at BLF Nature Center.

Tue. Oct. 21st - BLF Board Meeting. 4:30 p.m.

Sat. Oct. 25th - Nature and Art for Children, led by Liz Paegel.

Ages 5 to 10, 9 a.m.– 11 a.m.

November 2014 Sat. Nov. 1st - Weed-whacking/trail Maintenance. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Volunteers meet at BLF Nature Center.

Sun. Nov. 2nd - Carlsbad Street Faire, downtown Carlsbad, 8a.m. - 4 p.m.

BLF booth 1318.00 State Street—new booth number

(center of the street, north of Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant).

Wed. Nov. 5th - Docent Corps Meeting. 4 p.m., everyone welcome.

Fri. Nov. 7th - Bird Count. 7:30 a.m. All are welcome; bring binoculars.

Meet at the Gabbiano Lane trailhead.

Sat. Nov 8th - Lagoon Discovery Walk, led by Ken Hult.

All ages, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Sat. Nov 15th - Weed-whacking/trail Maintenance. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Volunteers meet at BLF Nature Center.

Tue. Nov 18th - BLF Annual Membership, Board Elections, and

Regular Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m.

Thu. Nov. 27th- Thanksgiving Day. Nature Center Open 9 a.m. – 12

p.m.

Sat. Nov. 29th - Beginning Birdwatching Walk. 9 a.m. Binoculars can be

provided, or bring your own.

December 2014 Wed. Dec. 3rd - Docent Corps Meeting, 4 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

Sat. Dec. 6th - Weed-whacking/trail Maintenance. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Volunteers meet at BLF Nature Center.

Fri. Dec. 12th- Bird Count. 7:30 a.m. All are welcome; bring binoculars.

Meet at the Gabbiano Lane trailhead.

Sat. Dec. 13th - Holiday Nature and Art for Children, led by Liz Paegel.

Ages 5 to 10, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Tue. Dec. 16th - BLF Board Meeting. 4:30 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 20th - Weed-whacking/trail Maintenance. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Volunteers meet at BLF Nature Center.

Thu. Dec. 25th - Christmas Day. BLF Nature Center open regular hours.

Sat. Dec. 27th - Beginning Plant Identification, led by Don Rideout.

All ages, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

January 2015 Thu. Jan. 1st - New Year’s Day. BLF Nature Center open regular hours.

Sat. Jan. 3rd - Weed-whacking/trail Maintenance. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Volunteers meet at BLF Nature Center.

Wed. Jan. 7th - Docent Corps Meeting. 4 p.m., everyone welcome.

Fri. Jan. 9th - Bird Count. 7:30 a.m. All are welcome; bring binoclars.

Meet at the Gabbiano Lane trailhead.

Sat. Jan. 17th - Weed-whacking/trail Maintenance. 9 a.m. - 2p.m.

Volunteers meet at BLF Nature Center.

Tue. Jan 20th - Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m. BLF Nature Center.

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the location and/or

meeting place for all events is the BLF Nature Center,

7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011.

Special Thanks to

our BLF Volunteers, REI &

the San Dieguito Academy’s Eco Club !!

Thanks for Another Successful

Kayak Batiquitos Lagoon Clean-Up

We are pleased to report that the 10th Annual Kay-

ak Batiquitos Clean-Up event was a rousing success!

It appears that kayakers removed a larger amount of

trash this year—and that the garbage haul was particu-

larly diverse.

Among the items retrieved: A rotted bale of pot

(Carlsbad Police responded!); the front part of a car

with a CA license plate attached; tennis balls; golf

course “Out of Bounds” markers; a deep sea fishing

gaff; a tire; volleyballs; a large amount of floating

lumber; fishing gear and line; a lot of PVC pipe; and

many bags of recyclable bottles and plastic material.

Stay tuned for the full story in the next newsletter.

Above: REI staff, volunteers and kayakers prepare to launch.

Photo by Fred C. Sandquist.

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Membership

Membership in Batiquitos Lagoon

Foundation is a great way to support our ef-

forts to maintain and improve this beautiful

natural resource.

Annual memberships are available in the fol-

lowing categories:

Student/Senior Citizen $15

Individual $20

Family $30

Sponsor $60

Patron $160

Business Assoc $250

Sustaining $500

Join & pay via bank debit or major credit card

through our website:

www.batiquitosfoundation.org Memberships and donations are tax deductible.

REMINDER TO MEMBERS Check the expiration date at the top of your mailing label to find out when you need to renew your membership.

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Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation P.O. Box 130491 Carlsbad, CA 92013-0491

The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation was established on January 7,

1983 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, dedicated to preserving,

protecting, and enhancing the Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Re-

serve and its associated watershed, riparian, coastal sage and up-

land habitats.

NATURE CENTER HOURS

Monday—Friday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

For information:

Visit our Website: www.batiquitosfoundation.org

Call: (760) 931-0800

Email: info@batiquitosfoundation.org