click here to download flyer

Volunteer Work Parties
The Conservancy organizes monthly Volunteer Work Parties to offer an opportunity to interested individuals and groups to assist in the maintenance and enhancement of the ecological reserve Activities are typically scheduled for the third Saturday of every month, from 9 am to 12 noon, and range from trail maintenance to invasive plant removal.

Next scheduled work parties:

Saturday, June 28th: Enhancing the trail at La Orilla trail head (off El Camino Real, Rancho Santa Fe)

Saturday, July 19th: Removing invasive sea rocket along dune area

Saturday, August, 16th: Grading access to the boardwalk on Manchester Avenue

No special skills necessary.

Benefits include learning about the fascinating biodiversity of the reserve and great times spent in nature.

Please always call in advance for details and to RSVP.

Contact: Ralph Achenbach, Outreach Coordinator

Phone: (760) 436-3944

Big groups may need special accommodation.


 
Monthly Bird Survey
July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 8
 

Put your birding skills to good use on the second Monday of every month at the San Elijo Lagoon bird count. Join us at Rios Ave. trail head at 7:30 a.m. Small teams cover all areas of the reserve and reconvene at noon for the compilation. Please call 760-436-3944 or email [  ralph@sanelijo.org  ] to let us know you will be there.
 
Driving Directions To San Elijo Lagoon Trailheads
The Nature Center is the only trailhead with drinking water and restroom facilities.
 
NATURE CENTER
I-5 to Manchester exit
Drive west on Manchester Avenue
Turn left into first available driveway
2710 Manchester Avenue
 
RIOS AVENUE
I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe exit
Drive west on Lomas Santa Fe Drive
Turn right on Rios Avenue
Drive to end of Rios Ave and park along the curb
 
SANTA CARINA
I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe exit
Drive east off exit
Turn left at the first available street: Santa Helena
Turn left on Santa Victoria
Turn left on Santa Carina
Drive to the end of Santa Carina and park along the curb
 
SANTA INEZ
I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe exit
Drive east off exit
Turn left at the first available street: Santa Helena
Turn left on Santa Rosita
Turn left on Santa Florencia
Turn left on Santa Inez
 
SANTA HELENA
I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe exit
Drive east off exit
Turn left at the first available street: Santa Helena
Follow Santa Helena all the way to the end
 
LA ORILLA
I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe exit
Drive east off exit
Turn left on Highland Rd (4-way stop)
Turn left on El Camino Real
Look for the parking area on the left side of the road before you get to the 90 degree bend in the road
Email
info@sanelijo.org
| Return to our main page |