Upcoming Events
at Nature Collective

Wildlife Tour | June 14

• Saturday, June 14, 2025
• 2 Hours

Don’t miss this upcoming tour. Witness the long-awaited aquatic dredge in action as 70,000 cubic yards of sand are removed from San Elijo Lagoon, restoring the tidal exchange in this unique wetland. Join lead volunteer Elizabeth Venrick to explore the salt marsh and see firsthand how it has adapted to the lack of tidal circulation. This is an incredible opportunity to learn about and experience why this habitat is so critical to many species, while also discovering nature’s resilience.

Weather permitting. Wildlife is unpredictable. There is no guarantee of what you will see.

Discovery Tour | June 7

• Saturday, June 07, 2025
• 1 Hour

Discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon: where fresh water and saltwater meet and mix, migratory and resident birds share a sanctuary, and many animals find a home.

This guided tour will inspire all to watch and listen for various birds that rest in – and fly across – the salt marsh and mudflats. No matter the season, you can enjoy, photograph, and identify a host of native plants. Our Nature Center Loop Trail is accessible, providing fun for all.

Volunteer Emmy Garnica leads your nature experience.

Volunteer Restoration Event | June 11

• Wednesday, June 11, 2025
• 3 hours

We need your help to restore precious habitats within the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and the surrounding areas. By removing invasive plants and helping grow native plants indigenous to the area, you will support a more balanced ecosystem.