Celebrate Earth Day at wetlands

Residents can celebrate Earth Day at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve the wetlands way.

The Amigos de Bolsa Chica, Bolsa Chica Conservancy, Bolsa Chica Land Trust, and Department of Fish and Game are hosting free hands-on activities for children and adults April 10.

Participants can take a guided tour of the reserve, count migrating birds, conduct water tests and touch a live snake

Residents will also learn about Native Americans, habitat restoration, insects, opossums and native plants.

There will be snow cones, hot dogs and a bounce tent for children.

The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ecological reserve at 3842 Warner Ave. Call the conservancy at (714) 846-1114.

— Britney Barnes