Today I rode my bike to a nearby sanctuary. Lengüeta Arenosa, a hiking trail wetlands preserve just south of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, is a key migratory route for birds and an important fish nursery. The wetlands also reduce the impact of storm surges and erosion.
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| Baja California is the only region in Mexico with a Mediterranean climate. Worldwide there are only 5 areas with this climate. |
The 780-mile-long peninsula offers resting and feeding sites for thousands of migratory birds, a network of sites known as the Pacific Flyway.
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| Bird watching blinds dot the hiking trail. |
Punta Banda, the cape in which Lengüeta Arenosa is located, is part of an important region of endangered endemic plants concentrated between California and Baja California. Known as the California Floristic Province, it is one of 35 biodiversity hotspots featuring a great abundance of species.
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| Costal plants specialize in living in brackish conditions. |
The wetlands preserve is nestled between dunes, sandy beaches, and the town of Cantu. In addition to providing refuge for migrating birds and young fish, the protected area guards against natural disasters, drives tourism in the area, and provides visitors with recreation opportunities.
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| Imported ice plants help reduce erosion and provide forage for pollinators. |
Wetlands, just like forests, capture carbon dioxide from the air and convert it into the oxygen we breathe while locking away carbon. This process is critical for reducing the impact of human-induced climate change.
When people immerse themselves in the beauty and wonder of nature, we feel more relaxed and connected to the Earth. Our minds become more open to wonder and awe. That curiosity feeds a part of our minds that technology simply can't touch. It all adds up to reducing the stress of modern daily life.
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| A derelict truck becomes a planter and work of art. |
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