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Nature Center [ (map & directions) ]2710 Manchester Avenue
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
San Diego County, California
San Elijo Lagoon is one of few remaining coastal wetlands of San Diego County and home to an exceptional number of
animals and plants. It lies along the coast between the cities of Solana Beach and Encinitas of San Diego County,
extending inland to Rancho Santa Fe. The lagoon is part of San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, a county and state
regional park of nearly 1,000 acres of diverse habitat including six plant communties: coastal strand, salt marsh,
brackish/freshwater marsh, riparian scrub, coastal sage scrub and mixed chaparral. In the reserve you can access
over seven miles of trails via eight trailheads and encounter a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Second Monday bird surveyRios Ave., 7:30 am - Noon
Second Tuesday docent meeting
Cardiff Library, 10:30 am - Noon
Second Saturday bird & nature walks
Rios Ave., 9-11 am
Third Saturday volunteer work
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PLEASE NOTE:
The parking lot will be closed due to construction. The trails will remain open to the public.
San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy (SELC) is a nonprofit land trust working to
preserve, protect, and enhance San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and
its watershed. We depend upon the financial support of individuals and
foundations in order to provide educational materials, maintain the
health of the lagoon and acquire additional acreage.To make a donation [ click here ] or call our office.
