Board member Patricia Twitty helps to bring in a plankton catch.

Board member Patricia Twitty (left) helps to bring in a plankton catch.

On a recent spring weekend, 18 grey whales and a large pod of dolphins wowed the Greenbelt board members who were taking a tour of the Crystal Cove State Park Marine Conservation Area. Thanks to board member Michael Pinto for the invitation to join this educational boat ride, which was hosted by the California State Parks Foundation. It was great to see the continuing progress of Crystal Cove State Park, a jewel in the Greenbelt!