UC San Diego Natural Reserve System 30X30 Partnership Summit Field Trip
About this Event
Join us for a 30X30 Partnership Summit Tour hosted by the UC San Diego Natural Reserve System!
The UC San Diego Natural Reserve System supports university-level teaching, research, and public service at protected natural areas. This tour will visit three of our four reserves: Elliott Chaparral Reserve, Scripps Coastal Reserve, and Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve. We will share how these reserves protect biodiversity and promote education and research of these important ecosystems.
Important Safety Guidelines and Preparations for the Day of the Field Trip
Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. It is recommended to wear long pants, long sleeves, and a sun hat, as this event will be held outdoors with little or no shade.
What to Bring:
- Water
- Packed lunch or snacks
- Sunscreen
- Sun hat
- Binoculars (optional)
Note that there are no bathroom or water facilities available at Scripps Coastal Reserve or Elliott Chaparral Reserve. However, we will provide filtered drinking water and a water bottle filling station at Kendall-Frost, which will also have restrooms. Kendall-Frost will serve as the starting and ending point for this tour.
To learn more about each of our reserves, please visit our website by
Agenda
Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve
Info: Visit Mission Bay's last remaining 1% of salt marsh wetland and learn about the ways we support research, teaching and public service.
Elliott Chaparral Reserve
Info: Visit what was formerly part of the Camp Elliott Military Reservation to explore coastal chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats and learn about the ways we support research, teaching and public service.
Scripps Coastal Reserve
Info: Visit the upland portion of the reserve (mesa knoll) for a 0.5 mile biodiveristy loop to learn about the ways we support research, teaching and public service.
| Ticket Information | Ticket Price |
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| General Admission | Free |
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