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Bolsa Chica Land Trust The Bolsa Chica Land Trust is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to preserve, restore, and mai

The Bolsa Chica Land Trust was formed in 1992 by a small group of Californians who believed that one of the last standing wetlands ecosystems in Southern California was worth preserving for future generations. The Land Trust now includes more than 5000 members from throughout California and twenty other states. We offer free tours, volunteering, and education programs at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve (sometimes known as the Bolsa Chica Wetlands).

Today we honor and recognize Indigenous Peoples Day. We are on Indigenous Tongva and Acjachemen Land and acknowledge the...
10/12/2026

Today we honor and recognize Indigenous Peoples Day. We are on Indigenous Tongva and Acjachemen Land and acknowledge the longstanding indigenous history, culture, and stewardship that is over 10,000 years old. We are guests on the land and will continue to love, protect and restore the land for future generations. 💙 💚

📸 Western Pygmy Blue- Jodi Newell

Come out on Sunday, October 18th for one of the most important Stewards Events this year! Trail maintenance is crucial t...
10/08/2026

Come out on Sunday, October 18th for one of the most important Stewards Events this year! Trail maintenance is crucial to keeping the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in its best shape for all visitors! Supplies, water, and snacks are provided. Please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and sun protection! ☀️

Thank you to our partners CA Department of Fish and Wildlife, Amigos de Bolsa Chica, and Bolsa Chica Conservancy!💙 💚

📸 Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Trail- Erin Chin

The 2027 Wings Over Bolsa Calendar contains only some of the beautiful birds found on the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve...
10/08/2026

The 2027 Wings Over Bolsa Calendar contains only some of the beautiful birds found on the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve during 2026! Get yours now with a $20 donation at BCLandTrust.org/donation/ 💙 💚

📸 Thank you to the community photographers who submit and support the Wings Over Bolsa Calendar! Email [email protected] if you would like more information about submitting your photos.

Join us this Saturday to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the CA Coastal Act, learn how to get involved with the Bolsa ...
10/08/2026

Join us this Saturday to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the CA Coastal Act, learn how to get involved with the Bolsa Chica Land Trust, and enjoy the beach! There will be vendors, yoga + sandcastle contest at 1, and DJ sets throughout the day!

Register at bit.ly/50-CCA

📸 Sunset BCER Bridge- Eric Benson
📸 Bolsa Chica State Beach- surfcityusa.com

Halloween inspired birds: blackbirdsNew World blackbirds are in the Family Icteridae and include species like the common...
10/07/2026

Halloween inspired birds: blackbirds

New World blackbirds are in the Family Icteridae and include species like the common Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus), and the rare Tricolored Blackbird (Agelaius tricolor), a CA threatened species. According to ebird, the last time a Tricolored Blackbird was seen at Bolsa Chica was in May of 2011.

To tell the difference between a Red-winged Blackbird and a Tricolored Blackbird, look to the color of the stripe below the red wing patch on males. The Red-winged Blackbird has yellow, while the Tricolored Blackbird has white. The Female Red-winged Blackbird has more streaking and is more brown overall than the female Tricolored Blackbird.

📷️ Yellow-headed and Red-winged Blackbirds (Jane Lazarz); Tricolored Blackbird (Mark Bixby, 2006)

Join us for an event this October! 💙 💚 👻 Feel free to wear your Halloween Costume on Halloween! Closed toed shoes are re...
10/02/2026

Join us for an event this October! 💙 💚
👻 Feel free to wear your Halloween Costume on Halloween! Closed toed shoes are required.
Please register at our website BCLandTrust.org under Volunteer!

CA sea lions are infrequent, but not rare, visitors to Bolsa Chica. They are mostly seen swimming in Outer Bolsa Bay du...
09/30/2026

CA sea lions are infrequent, but not rare, visitors to Bolsa Chica. They are mostly seen swimming in Outer Bolsa Bay during higher tides. These marine mammals swim around looking to snack on fish, octopus and other aquatic life.

Unlike seals, sea lions have ear flaps on their heads. Other differences aren't as easy to see from the surface when they are in the water. Mature male sea lions have a pronounced bony ridge called a sagittal crest on their heads. Males are also much bigger than females weighing up to 850lbs and growing up to 8ft long! Known for their incredibly loud barks, roars, and honks, they are regulars at boating docks and buoys.

📷️ Tammy Asaki

Sea turtles nesting in Orange County, let alone California, is one for the record books! While we haven't seen an Olive ...
09/23/2026

Sea turtles nesting in Orange County, let alone California, is one for the record books! While we haven't seen an Olive Ridley sea turtle (the species nesting) at Bolsa Chica, we do get a fair amount of Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) who visit every year. That number seems to be increasing too.

Green sea turtles are the largest hard-shelled sea turtles, and they are mostly herbivorous (eats plants and algae) which is unique among sea turtles. This species is found worldwide and is broken down into 11 distinct population segments listed under the Environmental Protection Act. We see the Eastern Pacific population which is listed as threatened under the ESA.

If you see a green turtle or any other sea turtle species, you can fill out NOAA Fisheries Sea Turtle Sightings Survey on their website to help their research and help sea turtle conservation.

📷️ Banj Medina

We are thrilled to welcome Rick Taketomo to the Bolsa Chica Land Trust Board! Rick has volunteered as a Miracles of the ...
09/22/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Rick Taketomo to the Bolsa Chica Land Trust Board! Rick has volunteered as a Miracles of the Marsh Docent, at the Sunday Tables/Tours, and on the Wings Over Bolsa Calendar Committee. Rick, thank you for your continuous support to the Bolsa Chica Land Trust and the Ecological Reserve! 💙 💚

Address

5200 Warner Avenue, Ste 108
Huntington Beach, CA
92649

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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+17148461001

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