THERE’S MORE TO DISCOVER THIS OCTOBER
GET READY TO DIG INTO FALL CAMP!
ake a look back at the fun and exploration of Summer Camp, then get ready for a whole new season of discovery.
Discovery Fall Camp 2026: Dig Into Fall
November 23rd –25th – 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Registration opens October 5 at 10:00 AM!
Three days of outdoor adventure, hands-on learning and plenty of discovery await!
OCTOBER AT THE DISCOVERY CAMPUS
CLIMATE ACTION VOLUNTEER EVENT
Friday, October 2nd | 9:00 AM – NOON
Dig in and make a difference! Volunteers will help enhance the Discovery Campus by planting native pollinator and low-water-use plants, adding mulch, removing invasive species and caring for our trails and gardens.
Hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor. SIGN UP HERE
ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
Saturday, October 17th | 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM*
Join us for our Annual Members Meeting to hear Foundation updates, what’s ahead and vote in the 2026 Board of Directors/thank outgoing Board Members. Attendance is open to current members in good standing. *approximate end time RSVP to Samantha Richter
DISCOVERY ISLAND RIBBON CUTTING
Saturday, October 17th | 11:30 AM – NOON
Join us immediately following our Annual Members Meeting as the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce helps us officially cut the ribbon on Discovery Island and Piper’s Playhouse!
Piper, a beloved mini pig formerly owned by our past Director of Education, Cierra Felling, is returning to the Discovery Campus as one of our animal ambassadors and this time, she’s here to stay!
Open to the public—everyone is welcome!
KIDS KARAOKE
Wednesday, October 21st | 4:00–6:00 PM
Grab the mic! Our October Member Night Extra features Kids Karaoke; a fun afternoon for our member families at the Discovery Campus.
Special thanks to our beverage sponsors, Carruth Cellars and Pizza Port, for keeping our Member Nights stocked with wine and local brews!
Members complimentary; $15 suggested donation for potential members. RSVP HERE
A VERY WILD EXTENDED NIGHT – FANTASTIC FOXES
Wednesday, October 28 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Get into the Halloween spirit with a special visit from Lena, a Russian domesticated red fox from the Judith A. Bassett Canid Education and Conservation Center!
See Lena up close while discovering fascinating facts about fox behavior, biology, domestication and conservation. A frightfully fun and educational experience for all ages!
(presentation will be outside on Aloha Stage; presentation from 5pm – 6pm)
This event will reach capacity RSVP HERE
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Special October Campus Hours
Saturday Oct. 3: Closed at 2 PM – We’ll also be hosting a large Climate Action Week volunteer event on Campus in partnership with Frontwave Arena and Clean Energy Alliance. Volunteers will help enhance our gardens by planting new pollinator and low-water-use plants, adding mulch and removing invasive species. Volunteers will park across the street, and the Discovery Campus will remain open and fully operational throughout the event.
Saturday Oct. 10: Closed at 2 PM for private event
Saturday Oct. 17: CLOSED for regular Campus visitation. Annual Members Meeting at 10 AM, followed by the public Discovery Island & Piper’s Playhouse Ribbon Cutting at 11:30 AM. Outdoor areas will be accessible to event attendees until 1 PM.
Saturday Oct. 24: Open at 1 PM (closed 9am – 1pm for private event)
Sunday Oct. 25: Closed at Noon for private event
FALL HOURS BEGIN NOVEMBER 4
As the days get shorter, our Wednesday Extended Member Hours will shift to 4:00–5:30 PM beginning November 4, so Members can still enjoy their extra time at the Discovery Campus before sunset. And don’t worry, the wine and local brews will still be waiting!
GIVE BACK TO AGUA
Supporting Agua can be as simple as dining out or doing your weekly grocery shopping!
DINE IN
Treat yourself while supporting Agua! Enjoy the Peach + Berry Cobbler, served warm with vanilla bean ice cream, or sip on the Swan Song, featuring bourbon, espresso, banana, caramel and chocolate.
$1 from every Cobbler and Swan Song sold benefits the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. BOOK A RESERVATION
Your reusable bags are already giving back!
Thanks to our community, Agua received $101 in our very first month participating in Lazy Acres’ Envirotokens program!
Bring your reusable bags when you shop at Lazy Acres, then donate your Envirotokens to Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation.
Small choices add up!
LAZY ACRES ENVIROTOKEN
Your reusable bags are already giving back!
Thanks to our community, Agua received $101 in our very first month participating in Lazy Acres’ Envirotokens program!
Bring your reusable bags when you shop at Lazy Acres, then donate your Envirotokens to Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. Small choices add up!
RALPHS COMMUNITY REWARDS
You shop. Ralphs gives back.
In just two quarters of 2026, Agua has received $446.78
through Ralphs Community Rewards, and it doesn’t cost shoppers anything extra!
It’s easy to join: Sign in to your Ralphs account, visit Community Rewards, search for Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (Tax ID #33-0411888), select us and save. Then simply use your Shopper’s Card when you shop.
Ralphs Community Rewards – How to Enroll
SAVE THE DATES
- DATE CHANGE: Community Partner Mixer — Thursday, November 5 2026
- DATE CHANGE: Volunteer Appreciation — Friday, November 6 2026
- Giving Tuesday — Tuesday, December 1 2026
- Agua Hedionda Poker Tournament — Saturday, January 23 2027
- Mingle with Members — Friday, January 29 2027
