Bolsa Chica Conservancy Interpretive Center

Bolsa Chica Conservancy's Expert Talk Magellanic Penguins March 27, 2015, 4:30-6 p.m.

With Researcher Terri Oba

(Terri Oba has been with the Aquarium of the Pacific since 2010, volunteering in both Education and Husbandry/Penguins. She has been a Wildlife Technician and volunteer with the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach since 2002. Her fieldwork volunteer experience includes working with everything from cheetahs to African penguins.)

Take an Intimate Look at an Indicator Species--the Magellanic Penguins are threatened South American sentinels offering clues about our planet. Terri’s personal experiences working with these amazing seabirds provides first-hand experience that will excite, inspire and help you gain a newfound respect for our planet!

Learn about Magellanic Penguins
physiology
breeding
nesting
threats

Did you know that certain communities in an ecosystem can tell us about the health of that ecosystem? In Bolsa Chica, for example, the presence of the Light-footed Ridgeway’s Rail can indicate that the marsh habitat may be improving, and that organismal communities in wetland sediment are healthy enough to sustain the food web.

Similarly, the Magellanic penguins of South America are a fascinating and important species that give us a peek at the health of our oceans.

Address, location: Bolsa Chica Conservancy Interpretive Center 3842 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, 92649-4263 Cost to attend: $5 per person Restrictions - who can attend: No restrictions but mostly directed toward adults Public contact: Rebecca Fent, rebecca@bolsachica.org, 714-846-1114 bolsachica.org

Bolsa Chica Conservancy Interpretive Center
3842 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 846-1114

The Interpetive Center is open to the public free. It sits on the edge of the Bolsa Chica wetlands and is a great starting point for a walk along the wetlands.

Past events

Luncheon Talk Friday, November 15, 2013, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free

Dr. John Bergman, the best selling author of "How to Reverse Arthritis," invites Surf City to get healthy for the holidays and all seasons of the year! Join in a complimentary subway lunch, a talk, and a brief walk in Bolsa Chica! Bring a friend, a co-worker, or a colleague along for this great opportunity! Cost: FREE Contact: RSVP to max@bolsachica.org