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65 Participants Soar Through a Day of Feathered Fun and Learning

THE MINI KAHUNA

The weekend kicked off with an unexpected twist. Early Friday morning, staff arrived to discover a large section of spray-painted fencing at California Watersports’ beloved picnic area. But what could have been a setback turned into a shining example of community in action. Our team didn’t miss a beat—grabbing rags, acetone, and supplies to scrub the graffiti away. Volunteers jumped in without hesitation, tracking down materials and lending elbow grease to help restore the space, allowing California Watersports to keep doing what they do best. Moments like this highlight what Lagoona Kahuna is really about—rallying together, stepping up, and showing up for our neighbors. It’s not just a cleanup—it’s a movement.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, March 1st, to celebrate 35 years of Agua Hedionda! It was a day filled with joy, community, and, of course, ice cream—over 140 ice cream bars were enjoyed! By the end of the day, 202 guests had visited the Discovery Campus, making the celebration even more special. A huge thank you to the Miegs Family Foundation for bringing the classic Good Humor Truck filled with ice cream, Paul Dwork for providing guests with magical entertainment, and our dedicated staff and board members who joined us for a group photo, marking this milestone together. We’re grateful for this amazing community and look forward to many more years of Excellence in Environmental Education!

Come on Barbie, Let’s Go to Carlsbad Village!

To show our gratitude, we're dedicating an entire month to thank our over 1,000 members for their dedication to our Foundation and the environmental education of our community (young and young at heart). To do this we host several events throughout the month exclusive to members and their family. Columbia Sportswear Employee Store August 24th – September 18th With such an active community, we know how much 50%-60% off brand-new active clothing from top brands mean to you! That’s why we partnered with the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store to give members exclusive access to their private employee store in Carlsbad. Bonus: Columbia donated 10% of all sales made by AHLF members back to the Foundation! Adult Lecture Series ~ “Killer Algae” September 4th Over 15 members joined us for a compelling presentation by Carolyn Lieberman of California Fish & Wildlife on the fight against Algerian sea lavender, also known as "Killer Algae.” Members discovered how the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation and its partners are tackling this urgent issue and learn how they can help protect our ecosystem. Thank you: Carolyn Lieberman

Over 150 guests joined us on Friday, August 16th to beat the heat and celebrate Kids Gala 2024! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and sponsored—your support made this event a huge success!

We are THRILLED to announce that with the generous donation match from the Newell Family, we exceeded our fundraising goalbringing in $257,000!

We like to think the sun came out especially for Sunday, as over 85 people gathered to share their love of all things birds. The morning started with a leisurely walk around the Discovery Center trail, led by birders Rick Grove and Bobby Brett . Spotting native birds in their element, with the beautiful Agua Hedionda lagoon serving as a scenic backdrop, was the perfect way to kick off the day!

DIVISION I ~ THE BIG KAHUNA

View a snapshot of our oyster wattle production and the importance of sustainable partnerships.