Wildlife
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Proud to Present Farm to Bay
his year marks the 10th
anniversary of Farm to Bay,
a culinary celebration and
fundraiser for the Living
Coast Discovery Center,
a nonprofit zoo and aquarium on
San Diego Bay in Chula Vista. Seven
Mile Casino is proud to return as a
Presenting Sponsor for the event on
Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. Farm to Bay
brings together some of San Diego’s
finest restaurants, breweries and
wineries to support the Living Coast.
Featured chefs this year include
Matt Gordon (Urban Solace) and Will
Gustwiller (Eclipse Chocolate), with
dozens more top local restaurants to
be announced soon.
Pacific green
sea turtles
Farm to
Bay animal
ambassador
local species are facing,
while imagining a better
world where humans
and animals live in
harmony. Special animal
ambassadors, interactive
displays and nature-
influenced art show how
humans can “be the
change” through simple
choices every day.
Capped at just 450 guests, Farm to Bay offers a unique,
intimate tasting experience, set against the natural beauty
of San Diego Bay and uniquely situated within a national
wildlife refuge. Up-close animal encounters, live musical
entertainment and exciting auctions round out the evening’s
fun. During the event, guests are invited to sip, sample and
Farm to Bay
mingle with wildlife as they explore the Living Coast’s indoor
and outdoor animal habitats, which include endangered eastern
“Farm to Bay offers the ideal setting for celebrating the incredible
Pacific green sea turtles, sharks, rays, owls, hawks and eagles.
wildlife and precious habitats that surround us here on San Diego
Last year’s event raised $110,000 in net proceeds, making it the
Bay,” said Ben Vallejos, executive director of the Living Coast. “We
Living Coast’s most successful fundraiser to date. The funds,
are thankful for the support of community partners like Seven Mile
which were generated through a combination of sponsorships,
Casino that make this event a success year after year.”
ticket sales, live and silent auctions, and donations, support
Farm to Bay tickets will go on sale on June 10 at
coastal wildlife conservation, education and sustainability
www.TheLivingCoast.org/FarmToBay. Guests are
programs at the Living Coast throughout the year. In keeping with
encouraged to purchase tickets early as the event will sell out.
the Living Coast’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the
Farm to Bay committee has taken the necessary steps toward
The Living Coast has been providing an enriching wildlife
producing a Zero-Waste event. In 2018, over 90 percent of event
experience for San Diegans for over 30 years. More than 85,000
waste was recycled or composted and diverted from landfills.
people visited the Living Coast in 2018, including thousands of
local students who participate in STEM-based educational
During this year’s Farm to Bay, guests will also have the opportunity
to explore SEA the Change, the Living Coast’s latest seasonal exhibit, field-trips (many at no cost), day camps, outreach programs and
more. To learn more, visit www.thelivingcoast.org.
which dives into the world of wildlife, highlighting the challenges
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