Scares, Kayaks, and Community: Inside Agua Hedionda’s Signature Events

 On this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Erin Hardin, director of community relations at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. Erin shares her journey from Las Vegas to Encinitas, her passion for nonprofit work, and why Agua Hedionda is her dream role—combining education, animals, kids, and environmental stewardship. They highlight the Foundation’s three marquee fundraisers—Laguna Kahuna Cleanup Challenge (May), the Haunted Corn Maze (October), and the late-August Discovery Gala—plus weekly members-only Wednesdays, the annual Mingle with Members (January), Avian Adventure Day (Father’s Day), and robust field trip programs serving 9,000+ students. Erin invites listeners to become members, volunteer, or sponsor at aguahedionda.org or via [email protected] Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting