The new Kendall-Frost Marsh learning center viewed from the wetlands. Photos by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego.
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Isabelle Kay, UC San Diego Reserves Manager and administrative director leads members of the Frost family, one of the namesake families of Kendall-Frost March, along a walking trail.
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Edie Munk, who's great grandmother donated land to create the reserve in the '60s, and friends embrace at this long-awaited celebration.
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Supporters and community members talk with San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava (center), UC Natural Reserve System Executive Director Steve Monfort (left), and Richard Norris, UC San Diego NRS Faculty Director (far right).
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Members of the Frost family, one of the namesake families of the marsh, talk with community members and supporters at the opening.
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Edie Munk, wetlands advocate; Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Corinne Peek-Asa, San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava and Dean Kit Pogliano of the School of Biological Sciences prepare for the ribbon-cutting.
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Edie Munk, wetlands advocate; Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Corinne Peek-Asa, San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava and Dean Kit Pogliano of the School of Biological Sciences celebrate the ribbon-cutting.
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San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava welcomes community members, donors and residents before the ribbon-cutting ceremony
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A group heads into the marsh for a tour.
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Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Corinne Peek-Asa (center) receives a city proclamation.
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Former UC San Diego Natural Reserve System Executive Director Heather Henter (center), whose family is also a donor to the new center, celebrates with Travis Kemnitz, executive director for the San Diego Audubon Society (right) and others.
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A mural located on the former temporary facility at the marsh crafted by Celeste Byers was “rescued” by UC San Diego art students were commissioned by the UC San Diego Natural Reserve System. Led by Sakman Mario Borja, the group produced a bench and seven canoes to be displayed at the Kendall-Frost Field Station and Community Learning Center.
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Marsh supporters and advocates Elsa Cleland (left) and Nan Renner take in the view.
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A mural located on the former temporary facility at the marsh crafted by Celeste Byers was “rescued” by UC San Diego art students were commissioned by the UC San Diego Natural Reserve System. Led by Sakman Mario Borja, the group produced a bench and seven canoes to be displayed at the Kendall-Frost Field Station and Community Learning Center.
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Steve Monfort, Executive Director of the UC Natural Reserve System (front right) sits next to former UC San Diego Natural Reserve System Executive Director Heather Henter in the audience for the ribbon-cutting along with members of the Frost family and other long-time supporters of the reserve system.
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Long-time marsh supporter Julia Brown (center in green blazer) celebrates with other advocates of conservation at the marsh.
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San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava gives the welcome address.
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Marsh attendees celebrate the ribbon-cutting.
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Edie Munk (center) and friends mingle before tours of the new center.
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