Happy CA Biodiversity Day! Celebrate with us at our free event from 10am -1pm at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Directions and details are at bclandtrust.org/blog/ca-biodiv… #CABiodiversityDay #bolsachicawetlands #bolsachicaecologicalreserve #bolsachicalandtrust

Bolsa Chica Biodiversity Day 1: plankton In the water, plankton are weak swimmers that move along with the currents. These microscopic living things are teensy-tiny, but are important to the wetlands. In fact, they are the base of the food web because all of life depends on them.

Bolsa Chica Biodiversity Day 2: plants Plants, both aquatic and terrestrial, are a critical building block of habitats because wildlife depend on. Plants also act to improve soil health, stabilize soil and decrease erosion, improve air and water quality, store carbon etc.

Bolsa Chica Biodiversity Day 3: invertebrates Invertebrates are animals without a backbone or spine. They are the largest group of animals ranging from corals (yes, they are animals) and crustaceans to insects and spiders. 📷 John Hannan

Next Wed. Sept. 18th at 6:30pm come learn about community science and how you can get involved from BCLT staff member Bequi during the Sierra Club's social event at the Palos Verdes public library. The event is free and open to the public. #communityscience #citizenscience

Bolsa Chica Biodiversity Day 4: cartilaginous and bony fish The waters at Bolsa Chica act as a safe nursery for baby fish like cartilaginous fish (like shark and ray) and bony fish (like mullet, topsmelt, bass). 📷 Ken Renk #CABiodiversityDay #bolsachicawetlands

Spend September 21st contributing to science, creating awareness about how to protect the environment, and strengthening your local community. You are bigger than you think. #coastalcleanupday #bolsachicastewards #bolsachicawetlands #bolsachicaecologicalreserve #volunteer

Bolsa Chica Biodiversity Day 5: amphibians Amphibians are rarely seen at Bolsa Chica. However, on occasion the worm-like Garden Slender Salamander is spotted on the mesa. This brown salamander has diminutive legs, big eyes, and a long tail. 📷 Bryon Nevinger #CABiodiversityDay

The California Towhee (Melozone crissalis) is a favorite visitor around our Growing Space on Bolsa Chica's Mesa. A member of the Sparrow family, they don't attract much attention with their dull brown color, unless you catch a glimpse of their red bottoms. 📷 : Eric Benson

Bolsa Chica Biodiversity Day 6: reptiles Reptiles are cold-blooded animals covered in scales that people seem to either hate or love. Reptiles can be found on all continents except for Antarctica. At Bolsa Chica, we’ve got turtles, lizards and snakes. 📷 Debbie Pavich

Bolsa Chica Biodiversity Day 7: birds Arguably the highlight of Bolsa Chica is the birds. We get 2 migrations each year because we are along the Pacific Flyway. That’s what makes Bolsa Chica an important bird refuge with more than 250 bird species recorded here. 📷 Tammy Asaki

With so many of us who care about the health of our watersheds and oceans working simultaneously this September 21st, our collective small actions will turn into a powerful movement. You are bigger than you think. Sign up: bclandtrust.org/volunteer/rest…

Bolsa Chica Biodiversity Day 8: mammals Here at Bolsa Chica, coyotes have their role to play, and it would be very detrimental to the Bolsa Chica ecosystem if we eliminate the coyotes who call Bolsa Chica home. We need to do our part to keep the coyotes wild. 📷 Mike Zampelli

Bolsa Chica Biodiversity Day 7: birds Arguably the highlight of Bolsa Chica is the birds. We get 2 migrations each year because we are along the Pacific Flyway. That’s what makes Bolsa Chica an important bird refuge with more than 250 bird species recorded here. 📷 Tammy Asaki

We are the last defense against the trash entering the Pacific Ocean from the Wintersburg Flood channel! Join us this Sat. during CA Coastal Cleanup Day to stop the trash before it flows out into the ocean. bclandtrust.org/volunteer 📷 Wintersburg Flood Channel meets Bolsa Chica

Honk if you've heard or seen the geese fly by in the morning/evening! Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) are the most common goose seen at Bolsa Chica. The sight and sound of them flying in a vee formation and their “hwonk” is a daily fall and winter event. 📷 Katrina Plummer