“San Elijo Lagoon Day” May 12, 2007

If you have a free morning or afternoon May 12th, stop by the San Elijo Lagoon in Encinitas for "Lagoon Day"!

ENCINITAS, May 1, 2007 – The public is invited to “Lagoon Day” at San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., May 12, 2007. This year’s Lagoon Day celebrates the 20th anniversary of San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy and features a nature treasure hunt, complete with treasure map, nature discovery stations, and prizes. Activities take place at the Nature Center located at 2710 Manchester Avenue in Cardiff. Lagoon Day is free of charge.



Lagoon Day is sponsored by the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, the County of San Diego Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and consists of fun-filled activities for adults and children, designed to increase awareness and appreciation of the natural and cultural resources of this valuable ecological reserve. Additional features will include a simulated archeology dig, live bird, reptile and insect exhibits, information on water-wise native plant gardening and backyard habitat, and a musical recital by artists from the Devine Guitar Academy. Additional art includes the fantastic bird photography of Heather Kinch, and on site painting by plein air artists, Gary Johnson, Scott Kuhnly, Lee Kromschroeder, Stan Sowinski and Gamini Ratnavira.



I’ve attached a press release and lagoon day poster for your distribution. Please call me with any questions. Thanks very much for your support of San Elijo Lagoon, environmental education and community connections.