Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events *
Upcoming events.
Please contact us at alconpb@gmail.com if you have any conservation related events you would like to add to the calendar.
2025 Christmas Bird Count
Join Mujeres en Parvada for the 2025 Christmas Bird Count at the estuary!
Workshop: Voices of the Punta Banda Estuary: from shared knowledge to local action
Laura Ibarra, doctoral student at the Institute of Oceanological Research at the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC) and Punta Banda Conservation Alliance Steering Committee member, is putting on two local community workshops on climate change in Punta Banda. These workshops will be a component of her doctoral dissertation to get her PhD. The topic of her research is: Climate Adaptation Strategies for the Protection of Critical Habitats for Shorebirds in the Punta Banda Estuary. Her dissertation will also address effects of climate change on the human community, collectively exploring ideas for dealing with climate change effects such as sea level rise in the future.
The purpose of this 2nd workshop will be to collectively envision the future of the estuary, exploring ideas for its care, resilience and conservation through community perspectives. This workshop will focus on the question, “what can we do to build climate change resilience in our area?”
The workshops will mainly be in Spanish, but will be able to fully accommodate English speakers. English speakers are very welcome. This workshop will be held at Salón Pabloff, Campo La Joya, Ejido Esteban Cantú at 10am. Community members are encouraged to attend both workshops, but are welcome to attend only one workshop if unable to attend both.
Third Annual Punta Banda Conservation Alliance Presentation
Gertrude Pearlman Theater. More details to come - please save the date.
Punta Banda Birding Club
The Punta Banda Birding Club will meet monthly and will accommodate birders with limited mobility, and both novice and experienced birders. You don’t have to be a member of the “club” to attend - just come when you can!
Clean Up Brigade!
Jorge Franco is hosting a clean-up of Fisher Camp on December 7th at 9:30 am. The meeting point is in front of the Fisher Camp parking lot.
Workshop: Voices of the Punta Banda Estuary: Building Community Resilience
The first of two community workshops looking at climate change effects such as sea level rise in the Punta Banda area. Community members are encouraged to attend both workshops but if unable to attend both, are welcome to attend only one.
1st Binational Wandering the King Tides
ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA AND SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Be part of the first Binational King Tides Event, happening simultaneosly at Kendall-Frost Marsh (USA) and Estero de Punta Banda (México)! Communities on both sides of the border are invited to document extreme high tides by taking photos and recording conditions throughout the day.
Here’s what’s happening!
Welcome with coffee and snacks: We’ll all gather to chat at 7:40 am
Learn how to document the king tide. Those interested will learn how to use Survey123/download app to help with documenting the extreme high tide, and be provided with guidelines for taking and submitting photos. This will take place from 7:30 to 8:00 am.
Document the king tide. This will take place from 8:00 am to 8:45 am. It will involve walking and taking photos. King tide is at 8:22 am.
Bird walk. This will be led by Pro Esteros and Mujeres en Parvada starting at 8:45 am
Watercolor Painting of the surrounding landscapes: This will happen from 7:30 to 9:00 am. Children are encouraged to join this event but adults are also welcome.
And throughout the event, there will be plenty of opportunities to chat and get to know each other. Hope to see you there!
This event is a partnership between the Punta Banda Conservation Alliance, San Diego Bird Alliance, and Reserva Privada Antonio Perisky.
International Day of Climate Action
The International Day of Climate Action is observed annually to raise awareness about climate change and inspire action to protect the planet. See details here, and please mark November 15th and/or 29th on your calendars for local education and action.
Punta Banda Birding Club
The Punta Banda Birding Club will meet monthly and will accommodate birders with limited mobility, and both novice and experienced birders. You don’t have to be a member of the “club” to attend - just come when you can!
World Reptile Awareness Day
World Reptile Awareness Day is an annual observance on October 21st to raise awareness about reptiles and their conservation. The day promotes education, appreciation, and the importance of protecting reptiles and their habitats from threats like habitat loss and illegal trade.
In honor of World Reptile Awareness Day, the Alliance featured the biggest lizard of the Punta Banda Peninsula for our Species of the Month.
Science for the People Monthly Trash Pick Up and Analysis
Come participate in valuable citizen science on the beach! For over the past 10 years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment.
Environmental Awareness Day
This day, primarily observed in Mexico, is a reminder of the impact of human activities on the environment and the importance of sustainable practices. The day was established following a tragic incident in Avellaneda, where industrial waste, including sulfuric acid and cyanide salts, was illegally disposed of in the sewer system, leading to the release of hydrogen cyanide gas and the death of seven residents.
Science for the People Monthly Trash Pick Up and Analysis
For the past nine years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment!
World Shorebirds Day
World Shorebirds Day is celebrated annually on September 6th, and this year folks in the greater Ensenada area are invited to celebrate with Mujeres en Parvada at the Punta Banda Estuary!
Science for the People Monthly Trash Pick Up and Analysis
For the past nine years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment!
Municipal Least Tern Day
Celebrate with Pro Esteros the Municipal Least Tern Day Friday, July 25th and participate in their costume contest inspired by this beautiful coastal bird.
Science for the People Monthly Trash Pick Up and Analysis
For the past nine years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment!
Punta Banda Second Annual Presentation
Punta Banda Conservation Alliance will be presenting at the Gertrude Pearlman theater on the first Tuesday in July, 2025. Scientists and conservation advocates will present information about ongoing local conservation projects, accomplishments, and unique aspects of Punta Banda’s ecosystem. Please put this on your calendar and join us!
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Officially declared by the UN General Assembly in 2019 to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The theme for this year’s event will be “Restore the Land, Unlock the Opportunities”, and the host country is Columbia. See also Desertification and Drought Day 2025 | UNCCD
Snowy Plover Day
This is the first annual “Snowy Plover Day”, formally designated by Ensenada City Council!
Activities associated with Snowy Plover Day will be posted as the information becomes available.
World Oceans Day
A global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of the oceans and inspiring actions to protect them. People worldwide participate through cleanups, educational programs, and advocacy efforts to safeguard marine ecosystems for future generations. World Oceans Day is observed by all UN member states, and has a different them every year. The theme for 2025 is "Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us" - highlighting the ocean's ability to inspire curiosity, exploration, and innovation while emphasizing the need to protect and preserve it for future generations. The celebration will take place in Nice, France, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. See also UN World Oceans Day 2025 - United Nations World Oceans Day
World Environment Day
Led by the United Nations Environment Programme, and held annually since 1973, this day has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. The Republic of Korea will host World Environment Day 2025 with a focus on ending plastic pollution globally. See also World Environment Day 2025.
Cleaning Least Tern Nesting Areas
We’re about to kick off the season for removing exotic vegetation and cleaning the nesting area of the Least Tern, and we need your help!
Cleaning Least Tern Nesting Areas
We’re about to kick off the season for removing exotic vegetation and cleaning the nesting area of the Least Tern, and we need your help!
Cleaning Least Tern Nesting Areas
We’re about to kick off the season for removing exotic vegetation and cleaning the nesting area of the Least Tern, and we need your help!
Science for the People Monthly Trash Pick Up and Analysis
For the past nine years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment!
Cleaning Least Tern Nesting Areas
We’re about to kick off the season for removing exotic vegetation and cleaning the nesting area of the Least Tern, and we need your help!
City Nature Challenge
Join us in the City Nature Challenge 2025!
Mujeres en Parvada invites you to come photograph, record, and learn about the coastal scrub, salt marsh, and estuary ecosystem, as well as participate in this friendly competition between cities that takes place year after year on the Naturalista platform.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 3:00 p.m.
El Dique area of the Estero de Punta Banda.
We recommend you bring:
Comfortable clothes and shoes
Sun protection
Water
Snack
Cell phone with the iNaturalist application downloaded.
See you there!
National Go Birding Day
National Go Birding Day is an American holiday dedicated to bird watching. It is one of the oldest and most effective methods of studying birds. Researchers can track the behavior of birds in their natural habitat and draw important conclusions. The holiday is observed annually on the last Saturday in April.
Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
National Park Week 2025
Love national parks? There's a holiday for that! Join us for National Park Week happening April 19 to April 27 to celebrate everything "parks." There are more than 400 national parks of different shapes, sizes, and kinds to experience. Also discover what the National Park Service does to preserve natural and cultural heritage and provide recreational opportunities in communities across the country—and even the world!
Science for the People Monthly Trash Pick Up and Analysis
For the past nine years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment!
Science for the People Monthly Trash Pick Up and Analysis
For the past nine years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment!