Members Only - Birdwatching Walk at Watsonville Slough - 3/22

We are excited to host our annual spring birdwatching walk with the Land Trust's Access Specialist (and avian enthusiast), Eric Nuñez!

• When: Saturday, March 22, 8:00 – 10:00 AM
• Where: Watsonville Slough Farm (this property is currently closed to the public; the address and directions will be sent via a reminder email a few days prior to the event)

Grab your walking shoes, water bottle, and binoculars, and get ready to see some of the amazing birds migrating through the Watsonville Slough Farm!

You will have the unique opportunity to learn how the Community Harvest project supports large-scale sustainable farming while co-existing with habitat restoration, thriving wetland ecosystems, and plans for future public access.

This is a Members Only event. Become a member by making a donation of any amount to receive special invitations to Member Only events (like this walk!), monthly e-updates about conservation projects, a subscription to our bi-annual newsletter, and more! Click here to donate today.

Unsure of your membership status? Please contact Engagement Manager, Emily Repech at [email protected].

• Parking & meet-up location: Parking is available on-site. The address and directions will be sent via a reminder email a few days prior to the event. Land Trust staff will be ready to check you in upon your arrival!
• What to wear: We recommend wearing weather appropriate clothing; at minimum, warm layers, a long sleeve shirt, pants, hat or other sun protection, and shoes suitable for hiking on wet and uneven terrain.
• What to bring & expect: Please bring binoculars and a filled, reusable water bottle. There is no potable water onsite. There is a porta-potty in the main parking area.
• Due to the organic farming operations, dogs are not allowed on this walk. Thank you for your understanding!
• All updates about the event will be communicated via email (or phone in the event of cancellation). Please register to attend.
• Heavy rain & winds will cancel/reschedule.

Please contact Events Manager, Audrelina Arriola at [email protected] or call/text (831) 281-0386.

The Land Trust acquired 500-acre Watsonville Slough Farm in 2010 with support of ten partner organizations and funding from the State Coastal Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Board, and in large part to our members, like YOU!

Half of the acreage is leased to organic farmers and the other half is in wetland restoration. Our farm partners employ approximately 100 people and harvest several million dollars of organic berries and vegetables annually.

With this property, the Land Trust hopes to build awareness about the unique farmland of Santa Cruz County, the economic and environmental sustainability of these lands, and the importance of conserving them. This project will create outdoor access for an under-resourced community lacking nearby open space, and provide healthy produce and a gathering space at no cost to visitors. The Slough Farm is adjacent to the City of Watsonville and within short walking distance for a significant number of its residents.

Learn more about Watsonville Slough Farm here.

By attending this event, I hereby grant Land Trust of Santa Cruz County permission to use my likeness in photograph(s) in any publications or publicity materials (including but not limited to books, newsletters, videos and Web use), in perpetuity. Please email [email protected] if you have questions or concerns about photo permissions.

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