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07/16/2026
We’re so proud to help foster the love of nature, and for some, inspiring lifelong conservation careers. Here is...Jeannette Lizarraga.
Jeannette’s journey began with an internship at Nature Collective in 2016. Under the mentorship of Nature Collective’s professional Habitat Management staff, she gained hands-on experience in the Native Plant Nursery, laying the foundation for her career.
Today, as an Environmental Planner at the County of San Diego in the Long-Range Planning Division, Jeannette still draws from the valuable skills she learned through her time with us.
A native of San Diego, Jeannette attributes her passion for restoration, preservation, and education of fragile coastal wetlands like the San Elijo Lagoon to her early hands-on experience with Nature Collective.
After her internship, Jeannette continued her commitment to the environment by studying at UC Davis, where she earned her B.S. in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning with a focus on Urban and Regional Planning in 2020.
Jeannette remains connected to San Elijo Lagoon, enjoying it with her family. Whether hiking with her husband and children or engaging in photography, gardening, and biking, she embodies the lasting impact of your support in fostering future environmental stewards like her.
We are now accepting applications for our Fall 2026 Internship Program through Friday, July 17. Apply today on our website.
Photo: Michelle Slentz
2-miles round-trip, the La Orilla Trailhead is a great spot to scout out birds, deer, and a myriad of plants.
Visitors enjoy the variety Mother Nature offers on La Orilla’s sweet, simple hike.
Thanks to a picnic table at the trailhead, you can pack a meal to share with family & friends – or simply take a load off, post-hike.
If you travel the trail after a rainy winter day, be mindful of muddy sections and possible closure.
Are you going birding? If so, see how many avian friends you can spot – especially woodpeckers and hummingbirds!
Did you know? Nature Collective cares for many of your favorite hikes, like La Orilla Trail. We help maintain paths, lead native habitat restoration, remove trash, and share knowledge with the community.
06/28/2026
Soarin’ through this gorgeous weekend!
06/22/2026
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