Help keep the waters of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve clean! Join us on the last Sundays of the month, 9:00-10:30 AM. Participants will also receive “leave no trace” instructions to help avoid disturbing nesting birds, sensitive plants and keeping noise to a minimum while working.
To register, choose a Last Sunday of the Month Trash Cleanup from our Volunteer Activity Calendar and add your contact info.

50 Years of Grassroots Activism – The Amigos de Bolsa Chica is a new documentary that honors the past and provides inspiration for the future. Created to commemorate the Amigos de Bolsa Chica’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, October 17, 2026.

In this issue:
Get your tickets today for the Amigos de Bolsa Chica's 50th Anniversary Celebraton
20th Anniversary of the Tidal Inlet Opening
42nd Annual Coastal Cleanup
California Least Tern, Western Snowy Plover nesting
The perils of plastics and how to reduce your plastic use
Girl Scouts Love State Parks at Bolsa Chica
President's Tern: Honoring the past, inspiration for the future

Reserve Watch was designed to increase the awareness of the many facets of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve with an emphasis on the importance of the Reserve’s rules and regulations. BCER has a rich history and huge ecological significance, and the regulations protect the wetlands so that we can all enjoy them. Our skilled volunteers help to convey this message to the surrounding community, while also being a resource for visitors looking to enhance their experience.