Volunteers getting ready to pick up trash in the marsh.
Love Your Wetlands Day (LYWD) on Saturday, February 3rd was a beautiful and sunny San Diego winter day (in between storms). The Friends of Rose Creek were there talking to people about the importance of Rose Creek to Kendall-Frost and all the wildlife that hang out in the salt marsh and fresh water riparian areas.
All sorts of activities took place and over 1,000 people joined in and learned from the 45 groups that were present.
Photo of artists painting the Kendall-Frost Marsh.
The ReWild Mission Bay Coalition wrote up a great summary of the day.
Under the clear, blue sky of a morning between storms, Love Your Wetlands Day brought together community members, public officials and environmental enthusiasts, old and young, to unite in a day of appreciation and care for the marsh. In its 18th year, this event opens the tiny slice of wetlands left in Mission Bay for those who wish to experience its wonder, and teaches us just how important reconnecting with nature truly can be. ….
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