Backyard Compost Workshop Registration
*Workshop open to all Living Coast guests with paid admission*
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! Register below and choose your workshop date. Present your ID and confirmation email at the front desk to receive free admission to the Living Coast. If multiple people are attending from same household, you must fill out separate registration form for each person in attendance. Registrations are accepted until 4 PM the Thursday before scheduled workshop, please plan accordingly.
Wildlife day camps provide local youth the opportunity to spend time engaging with nature and exploring different aspects of a national wildlife refuge. Living Coast instructors lead campers in activities such as crafts, experiments, games, hikes, animal encounters, and animal feeds to encourage scientific exploration and a connection with nature.
Full Day 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Drop off between 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM | Pick up between 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Half Day 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Drop off between 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM | Pick up between 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Please visit our camp page for more specific drop-off and pick-up information.
Bring your friends & family for an after-hours Halloween party at the Living Coast Discovery Center!
Celebrate the spooky season with an evening of trick-or-treating, mysterious animal encounters, a Folklorico performance, Dia de Muertos stories, eerie night hikes, creepy crawlers, arts & crafts, and more!
Schedule of events:
Throughout the evening: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
- Mad Science Lab
- Trick or Treating
- Broken Bones Discovery Table
- Spooky Animal Encounters
- Dia de Muertos Stories
- Arts & Crafts
- Backyard Games
Eerie Night Hike: 5:15 PM & 6:30 PM
Folklorico Performance: 5:30 PM
Costume Parade: 6:45 PM
Food will be available for purchase from Taco Therapy and Sushi Uno.
Disclaimers
By purchasing tickets to Owl-O-Ween at the Living Coast Discovery Center you are granting them permission to use photographs and/or video taken of you on October 28, 2023, for publications, online marketing, and any other communications related to the Living Coast Discovery Center.
This will be a rain-or-shine event! If inclement weather occurs, the event will be adjusted accordingly.
The Trail to Bay Challenge is free. Join our Educators on guided hikes offered throughout Chula Vista as you learn about the rich biodiversity of our local environment, ways to identify native wildlife and plants, and more. Living Coast cleanups also take place at various locations throughout the year. You will join other families and volunteers passionate about making an impact in their community and help clean up areas near the bay affected by trash and debris. You will also learn ways to conserve our planet, recycle, and compost by making small changes in your daily lives. Attend three hikes and one cleanup with the Living Coast to complete the challenge.
Enjoy the beauty of our San Diego Bay and its wildlife. You’ll love exploring serene and largely untouched areas around the Chula Vista Bayfront. Sign up for a guided tour with an experienced guide to learn about the wildlife of this nature reserve. You may even catch a glimpse of some of the Living Coast’s animal ambassador’s wild counterparts, such as green sea turtles, shorebirds, and more!
Tours are for ages 16+.
Sweetwater Marsh Trail Hike
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.
Check-in time: 11:30 am
Duration: 30-45 Minutes
Meeting Location: We will meet outside the front doors of the Living Coast Discovery Center located at 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
Driving 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.
Suggested 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.
Restrooms 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.
Hike lengths: This trail is approximately 1 mile in length.
Program Supplies: Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for hiking. Bringing a water bottle, bug protection, and sun protection are highly recommended.
Hiking level: Easy
No pets will be allowed on the hike.