Restoration & Conservation
Managing Vernal Pools in Dry Years
Despite a good start last fall and the recent storms in April, it is still historically dry. Much of our work happens in wetlands, vernal pools specifically, which depend heavily on annual precipitation. These pools support native species because they fill in the winter, drowning the upland plants that live in the surrounding grasslands and allowing the specially adapted vernal pool species to thrive. As a result, you might expect a three-year drought to be a complete disaster for vernal pool plants. Thanks to the resilience of these species and our efforts, such is not the case!
Read more about our efforts to support the vernal pools in the May issue of our E-news.
Community Education
Camp Tule 2022
We are excited to welcome campers back to the LEC. Registration is open for young Laguna Explorers!
Check out our fun summer plans.
We are Hiring!
Our Education department is hiring for Camp Tule! Help inspire the next generation of stewards by becoming a Camp Counselor or Counselor-in-Training.
Around the Watershed
Our Response To COVID-19
The Laguna Environmental Center and Heron Hall Gallery is open to the public by appointment or during scheduled events. While our staff continues to work a hybrid schedule, we can best be reached by email.
