What kinds of remarkable creatures live in a drop of Slough water? Join us at Magnifying the Slough to find out. This is your chance to peer through microscopes to examine the Slough's amazing organisms up close and personal. Lose yourself in the joy of learning as our education staff opens the state of the art lab to ESF members. Consider it a field trip for adults, complete with wine and cheese. To register or for more info, use the RSVP link below or call Diane at 728-5939.

Friday, April 24th
7:00-9:00pm
Elkhorn Slough Reserve Education Lab
1700 Elkhorn Rd, Watsonville, CA
FREE for all ESF members

More Spring Events
ESF Member Birding Walk
Saturday, May 30, 7:45 am - 10:30
Join expert birder Rick Fournier and Farmland Manager John Kenney for a special birding tour of the Sea Mist property. This tour will be open to Elkhorn Slough Foundation members and their guests.

Long Valley Morning Walk
Saturday, June 13, 1:00- 3:00
Join us for a special walking tour through the native Coast Live Oak woodland of Long Valley with ESF Land Steward Ken Collins. This tour will be open to Elkhorn Slough Foundation members and their guests.

Please note that member events are open to all current ESF members. Not an ESF member? Join today. To ensure that attendees enjoy a personal and positive experience, space for all events is limited. Events are filled on a first-come, first-served basis so RSVP today!

ESF is excited to announce Sustaining the Slough, our new monthly or quarterly giving program. We understand that the current economic climate may make it difficult to give as much as you'd like. By giving monthly or quarterly, your gift will make a big difference to the Elkhorn Slough Foundation without having a major impact on your bank account.

Another benefit of belonging to the Sustaining the Slough program is that your membership will always remain current- no more renewal notices for you which also helps ESF reduce mailing costs. Whether you're a new or renewing member, it's easy to set up! You choose the payment schedule (monthly or quarterly) and the amount. Your credit card will automatically be charged per the option you choose.

Limited time offer! Charter members of the Sustaining the Slough program will receive a FREE copy of Changes in a California Estuary: A Profile of the Elkhorn Slough. Hurry! Supplies are limited.

Elkhorn Slough is once again participating in Monterey County Clean Up Day! Join us on Saturday, April 18th from 9am to noon to help clean up Kirby Park and surrounding areas. It will be a great day to get outside in the fresh air while making a difference in your community. We recommend that volunteers be 18 or older, but if you want to bring kids, please ensure that they are supervised at all times.

Scenic Kirby Park is a popular spot for families, kayakers, and walkers. The park features a wheelchair access path -- the only barrier-free trail along the Slough shore. Kirby Park is located in Watsonville on Elkhorn Rd, just a few miles from the Elkhorn Slough Reserve.

Want to help clean up Kirby Park? Please RSVP with Kim Hayes, ESF Stewardship Director at 320-9212.

Are you on Facebook? The Elkhorn Slough Foundation is. Become a fan of our page and stay current on everything related to the Slough! We post events, news articles, YouTube videos, field notes, and other exciting updates. Just search Elkhorn Slough Foundation to find our page and become a fan.

Please note: there's also an Elkhorn Slough group on Facebook. This group is maintained independently and does not get information directly from the Elkhorn Slough Foundation or the Elkhorn Slough Reserve.