Composting Workshop
Composting 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. (Free with admission)
Compost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents that have attended one of the City’s composting workshops or the Master Composter Course.
- Soil Saver
- 28″ x 28″ x 34″
- Best for yard debris
- $35.00 (Chula Vista Residents)
Buy your bins at the end of the workshop.
Chula Vista residents can receive free admission to the Living Coast Discovery Center on select Sundays by registering in advance to attend a Backyard Composting Workshop!
Calendar of Events
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4 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Composting Workshop
Composting Workshop
Composting 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. (Free with admission) Compost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents that
Learn more »
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
4 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Bilingüe Caminata safari de Sweetwater
Bilingüe Caminata safari de Sweetwater
Bilingüe Caminata safari de Sweetwater: Primer Sábado del mes 11:15 AM Disfrute una caminata guiada interactiva con uno de nuestros educadores de vida silvestre. Aprenderemos sobre la flora y fauna natural y hablaremos sobre la historia del Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de la Bahía de San Diego. Este programa es patrocinado generosamente por U.S
Learn more »
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
4 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
5 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Saturdays 11:15 AM * Enjoy an interactive, guided trail hike with one of our wildlife educators. We’ll learn about the natural flora & fauna and talk about the history of the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This program is generously sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This hike counts towards one of the
Learn more »
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
4 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Composting Workshop
Composting Workshop
Composting 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. (Free with admission) Compost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents that
Learn more »
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
4 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Saturdays 11:15 AM * Enjoy an interactive, guided trail hike with one of our wildlife educators. We’ll learn about the natural flora & fauna and talk about the history of the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This program is generously sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This hike counts towards one of the
Learn more »
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
4 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Composting Workshop
Composting Workshop
Composting 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. (Free with admission) Compost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents that
Learn more »
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
5 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Saturdays 11:15 AM * Enjoy an interactive, guided trail hike with one of our wildlife educators. We’ll learn about the natural flora & fauna and talk about the history of the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This program is generously sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This hike counts towards one of the
Learn more »
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
4 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Composting Workshop
Composting Workshop
Composting 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. (Free with admission) Compost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents that
Learn more »
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
3 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.
4 events,
Eagle Presentation
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa to learn about Betsy, the bald eagle, and Dorado, the golden eagle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Saturdays 11:15 AM * Enjoy an interactive, guided trail hike with one of our wildlife educators. We’ll learn about the natural flora & fauna and talk about the history of the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This program is generously sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This hike counts towards one of the
Learn more »
Sea Turtle Presentation
Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about Emerald, the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Shark & Ray Presentation
Shark & Ray Presentation
Join us at the Shark & Ray experience to learn about Sapphire, our loggerhead sea turtle, leopard sharks, rays, and more! These talks occur Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 PM.