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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Protect birds from hitting your homes windows using decals and foliage. (StatePoint)

Tips to protect birds in your yard and garden

StatePoint March 18, 2018

One of the best parts of backyard living in the warmer months is all the potential for bird watching that comes with it. You may have even installed a bird feeder in your garden in an attempt to attract...

Summertime family surfing. (Photo by Filios Sazeides, Unsplash)

Cool on the Coast: Beat June gloom with county fair, local arts and more

Michele Leivas June 8, 2017
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Oceanside and Escondido.
San Diego Botanic Garden. (Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: Botanic Garden offers mosaic course Jan. 21 and 25

January 6, 2017

ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden offers Beginning Mosaics — Butterflies, Dragonflies, Seahorses, Owls and Turtles, where participants can create garden art during two Wednesdays in January....

Cool on the Coast: Music, arts, nature spring to life in March

Layla Marino March 15, 2016
Though North County’s coast was expecting a much harsher winter, we’ve had sun, fun and sand throughout February. In March, indoor events rule the entertainment landscape. With lots of theater, lectures and music, the coast is staying cool even if the weather stays hot. Check out just a few of the activities available to “coasters” this month.
Native flowers bloom in the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve. (Lagoon Conservancy photo)

ENCINITAS: Enjoy Family Discovery Days at lagoon center March 19-20

March 6, 2016

ENCINITAS — The San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy hosts free Family Discovery Days on March 19 and 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center. Families can participate in an egg-themed trivia...

San Diego Botanic Garden. (Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: Learn photo, basket-making skills March 5 at garden

March 3, 2016

ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden offers two classes for residents March 5. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., learn to capture photos using high-dynamic range techniques with instructor Bob Bretell. HDR...

San Diego Botanic Garden. (Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: Start the year artistically Jan. 16 at Botanic Garden

January 4, 2016

ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden invites the community to two artistic, instructional events Jan. 16. From 9 a.m. to noon, learn the basics of planting a 10-inch-by-20-inch vertical living wall...

San Diego Botanic Garden. (Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: Garden has special offer for military through Sept. 7

August 25, 2015

ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden invites active-duty military, National Guard and Reserve members and their families to take advantage of the final two weeks of the Blue Star Museum program....

The San Elijo Lagoon is pictured in January looking north from the gateway of former settling ponds. (Courtesy photo by Janie DeCelles)

San Elijo Lagoon nursery effort gets $8K boost from Garden Club

North Coast Current June 2, 2015

The San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy’s effort to build a native plant nursery received a boost recently in the form of an $8,000 grant from the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. The Garden Club doled out $50,000...

National Trails Day Carlsbad. (Courtesy photo)

CARLSBAD: Take a hike with the city June 6 for National Trails Day

May 26, 2015

CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad celebrates National Trails Day on June 6 with a demonstration trail cleanup and a 1-mile educational hike along La Costa Glen Trail. The self-guided hike will include...

San Diego Botanic Garden. (Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: Botanic Garden hosts Family Fun Nights through Aug. 27

May 26, 2015

ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden offers Family Fun Nights 4:30-8 p.m May 28 through Aug. 27, excluding July 2. On Thursdays 6-7 p.m., Hamilton Children’s Garden will be the site of live, child-friendly...

A West Coast Lady butterfly rests on a flower at The Monarch Program in Encinitas. (Photo by Kelley Carlson)

Butterflies’ beauty on display in Encinitas

Kelley Carlson October 8, 2012

Around this time of year – while the temperatures are still warm – The Monarch Program facility is aflutter with activity, from butterflies emerging from chrysalises to curious children visiting on...

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