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SUMMARY:Sweetwater Safari Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh\, the salt marsh ecosystem\, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities\, including magnifying glasses and binoculars\, will be available for families to use while on the hike. \n \nCheck-in time: 11:30 am\nDuration: 30-45 Minutes \nMeeting Location: We will meet outside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center located at 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista\, CA 91910. \nDriving directions: From the I5 freeway\, exit at E street and head west to the Living Coast Discovery Center parking lot. This hike location is located on a wildlife refuge\, and all visitors must park in the outer lot and take the free Living Coast Discovery Center shuttle. \nSuggested parking: This locations parking lot is located outside of a wildlife refuge. All visitors must take the free shuttle from the parking lot located on Gunpowder Point Drive. This lot is located at Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista CA 91910. \nRestrooms and Water: The nearest restrooms are located inside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center. You do not have to pay to use the restrooms\, but if visitors choose to enter the facility to visit exhibits they must pay the admission fees. \nHike lengths: This trail is approximately 1 mile in length. \nProgram Supplies:  Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for hiking. Bringing a water bottle\, bug protection\, and sun protection are highly recommended. \nHiking level: Easy \nNo pets will be allowed on the hike.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/sweetwater-safari-hikes/2024-11-09/
LOCATION:Living Coast Discovery Center\, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr.\, Chula Vista\, CA\, 91910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Homepage,Trail to Bay
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SUMMARY:Compost Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Compost Workshops\nOffered every Sunday at 11:30 AM.\nComposting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint\, divert waste\, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer questions. (Included with cost of admission) \nOn the first Sunday of the month\, the compost workshop will be offered in English and Spanish. On the last Sunday of the month\, the workshop will cover Vermicomposting! \nCompost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents who have attended one of the City’s composting workshops or the Master Composter Course. \nChula Vista residents can receive free admission to the Living Coast on select Sundays! Click here to sign up.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/compost-workshop/2024-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Composting Workshops,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260830T200918
CREATED:20230602T204524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T003342Z
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SUMMARY:Sweetwater Safari Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh\, the salt marsh ecosystem\, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities\, including magnifying glasses and binoculars\, will be available for families to use while on the hike. \n \nCheck-in time: 11:30 am\nDuration: 30-45 Minutes \nMeeting Location: We will meet outside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center located at 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista\, CA 91910. \nDriving directions: From the I5 freeway\, exit at E street and head west to the Living Coast Discovery Center parking lot. This hike location is located on a wildlife refuge\, and all visitors must park in the outer lot and take the free Living Coast Discovery Center shuttle. \nSuggested parking: This locations parking lot is located outside of a wildlife refuge. All visitors must take the free shuttle from the parking lot located on Gunpowder Point Drive. This lot is located at Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista CA 91910. \nRestrooms and Water: The nearest restrooms are located inside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center. You do not have to pay to use the restrooms\, but if visitors choose to enter the facility to visit exhibits they must pay the admission fees. \nHike lengths: This trail is approximately 1 mile in length. \nProgram Supplies:  Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for hiking. Bringing a water bottle\, bug protection\, and sun protection are highly recommended. \nHiking level: Easy \nNo pets will be allowed on the hike.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/sweetwater-safari-hikes/2024-11-16/
LOCATION:Living Coast Discovery Center\, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr.\, Chula Vista\, CA\, 91910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Homepage,Trail to Bay
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260830T200918
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T183956Z
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SUMMARY:Team Up to Clean Up at Bayfront Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Team Up to Clean Up event at Chula Vista Bayfront Park and help us protect and care for our coastal environment! Participants will pick up trash throughout the park and surrounding areas\, enjoy the fantastic view of San Diego Bay\, and learn how we can all make a difference by keeping our parks and waterways clean! \nDate: Sunday\, November 17\nCheck-in: 9:00 AM\nDuration: 2 hours \n \nMeeting Location: Bayfront Park is located at 980 Marina Way\, Chula Vista\, CA 91910. We will meet next to the Bayfront Park parking lot on the grassy area before the restrooms and Chula Vista boat launching ramp. Look for the Living Coast canopy! \nDriving directions: From the I-5 freeway\, take Exit 7B onto J-Street and continue onto Marina Pkwy. Turn left onto Marina Way. Follow Marina Way until you can turn right into the parking lot next to Bayfront Park. \nSuggested parking: Parking is available at the Bayfront Park Parking Lot off Marina Way. \nRestrooms and Water: Park restrooms are available at this location. \nProgram Supplies: Buckets\, trash bags\, gloves\, safety vests\, and grabbers will be provided. \nPlease bring water and wear comfortable clothes\, closed-toed shoes\, and sun/bug protection!
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/team-up-to-clean-up-at-bayfront-park/
LOCATION:Bayfront Park\, 980 Marina Way\, Chula Vista\, CA\, 91910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleanup,Homepage,Trail to Bay
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260830T200918
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SUMMARY:Compost Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Compost Workshops\nOffered every Sunday at 11:30 AM.\nComposting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint\, divert waste\, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer questions. (Included with cost of admission) \nOn the first Sunday of the month\, the compost workshop will be offered in English and Spanish. On the last Sunday of the month\, the workshop will cover Vermicomposting! \nCompost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents who have attended one of the City’s composting workshops or the Master Composter Course. \nChula Vista residents can receive free admission to the Living Coast on select Sundays! Click here to sign up.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/compost-workshop/2024-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Composting Workshops,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260830T200918
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T181906Z
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Bug Hike at Otay Lakes County Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bilingual (English/Spanish) bug hike at the Otay Lakes County Park hiking trail! Become an entomologist and use tools like magnifying glasses and bug boxes to look closer into the incredible world of butterflies\, beetles\, and more! During our hike\, we will learn about the importance of native insects\, see the Otay Lakes Reservoir from various viewpoints\, and explore the park’s native plant garden. \nDate: Saturday\, November 23\nCheck-in: 10:00 AM\nDuration: 2 hours \n \nMeeting Location: We will meet in front of the Ranger Station at Otay Lakes County Park\, 2270 Wueste Road\, Chula Vista\, CA 91915. Look for the large flag with the Trail to Bay Challenge logo! \nDriving Directions: Take 805 South to the Olympic Parkway exit. Head east on Olympic Parkway and continue for approximately 6.8 miles. Turn right onto Wueste Road and continue for approximately 2.2 miles to Otay Lakes County Park. \nSuggested Parking: Parking is available within the county park. You will need to purchase a parking permit for $3 at the machine as you enter and park in the upper parking lot. Additional parking is available on the street at no cost\, as well as at the Otay Lakes Boating Ramp. If you park on the street or by the boating dock\, you must walk the rest of the way to join the group. \nRestrooms and Water: Restrooms are located near the Ranger Station in the park’s center. \nThe trailhead is straight ahead of the restrooms. \nHike Length: This location has about a 2-mile hike. \nProgram Supplies: Water\, sunscreen/hat\, bug repellent\, and walking shoes with proper support. \nHiking Level: Moderate \nNo pets will be allowed on the hike.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/bilingual-bug-hike-at-otay-lakes-county-park/
LOCATION:Otay Lakes County Park
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Hike,Homepage,Trail to Bay
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SUMMARY:Sweetwater Safari Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh\, the salt marsh ecosystem\, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities\, including magnifying glasses and binoculars\, will be available for families to use while on the hike. \n \nCheck-in time: 11:30 am\nDuration: 30-45 Minutes \nMeeting Location: We will meet outside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center located at 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista\, CA 91910. \nDriving directions: From the I5 freeway\, exit at E street and head west to the Living Coast Discovery Center parking lot. This hike location is located on a wildlife refuge\, and all visitors must park in the outer lot and take the free Living Coast Discovery Center shuttle. \nSuggested parking: This locations parking lot is located outside of a wildlife refuge. All visitors must take the free shuttle from the parking lot located on Gunpowder Point Drive. This lot is located at Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista CA 91910. \nRestrooms and Water: The nearest restrooms are located inside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center. You do not have to pay to use the restrooms\, but if visitors choose to enter the facility to visit exhibits they must pay the admission fees. \nHike lengths: This trail is approximately 1 mile in length. \nProgram Supplies:  Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for hiking. Bringing a water bottle\, bug protection\, and sun protection are highly recommended. \nHiking level: Easy \nNo pets will be allowed on the hike.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/sweetwater-safari-hikes/2024-11-23/
LOCATION:Living Coast Discovery Center\, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr.\, Chula Vista\, CA\, 91910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Homepage,Trail to Bay
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241124T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260830T200918
CREATED:20231013T195606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T225311Z
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SUMMARY:Vermicomposting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Offered the last Sunday of every month at 11:30 AM. \nVermicomposting uses worms to convert waste into fertilizer for your garden! This course will teach you how you can get started with your own worm bin and how to care for your worm friends! \nThis class is included with admission. \nChula Vista residents can receive free admission to the Living Coast on select Sundays! Click here to sign up.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/vermicomposting-workshop/2024-11-24/
CATEGORIES:Composting Workshops,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260830T200918
CREATED:20230602T204524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T003342Z
UID:10003994-1732966200-1732968000@www.thelivingcoast.org
SUMMARY:Sweetwater Safari Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh\, the salt marsh ecosystem\, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities\, including magnifying glasses and binoculars\, will be available for families to use while on the hike. \n \nCheck-in time: 11:30 am\nDuration: 30-45 Minutes \nMeeting Location: We will meet outside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center located at 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista\, CA 91910. \nDriving directions: From the I5 freeway\, exit at E street and head west to the Living Coast Discovery Center parking lot. This hike location is located on a wildlife refuge\, and all visitors must park in the outer lot and take the free Living Coast Discovery Center shuttle. \nSuggested parking: This locations parking lot is located outside of a wildlife refuge. All visitors must take the free shuttle from the parking lot located on Gunpowder Point Drive. This lot is located at Gunpowder Point Drive\, Chula Vista CA 91910. \nRestrooms and Water: The nearest restrooms are located inside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center. You do not have to pay to use the restrooms\, but if visitors choose to enter the facility to visit exhibits they must pay the admission fees. \nHike lengths: This trail is approximately 1 mile in length. \nProgram Supplies:  Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for hiking. Bringing a water bottle\, bug protection\, and sun protection are highly recommended. \nHiking level: Easy \nNo pets will be allowed on the hike.
URL:https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/sweetwater-safari-hikes/2024-11-30/
LOCATION:Living Coast Discovery Center\, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr.\, Chula Vista\, CA\, 91910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Homepage,Trail to Bay
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