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| Saturday March 1, 2008 |
| 8:00 - 10:00 AM | MAP 3: SAN PEDRO |
| CABRILLO NATIVE GARDEN WORKSHOP* |
| At the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, in San Pedro, there will be a native plant garden workshop from 8 - 10 AM. Projects include enhancements of the native garden, the salt marsh vegetation and the coastal bluffs. Bring a lunch and enjoy the beach afterwards. Call Linda Chilton at 548-7562 x 5007 for information. (4 credits)
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| 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM | SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS |
| TRAILS MAINTENANCE |
| The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council invites you to take part in their weekly trail maintenance work. Each week a different trail is worked on. For information, general check the web at www.smmtc.org. Today you are being asked to help with. Call leader Burt Elliott at 805-498-2475 to receive specific information about the trail and meeting place and to answer your questions. PLEASE let the leader know in advance of your intention to participate so that enough tools will be available. Meeting places and times vary and are subject to change; make sure when you call that you confirm the meeting time and place. We plan to end work at 2pm at the trailhead, please tell the leader when you call if you need to leave earlier. Keep in mind we often car pool, shuttle or hike to the actual work site. A parent or organization group leader must accompany volunteers under the age of 18. General information: Linda Palmer at 818-222-4531. If you can’t reach the leader call Burt Elliott at 805-498-2475. BRING: water, lunch, work gloves, long sleeve shirt and eye protection. Sturdy shoes or boots and long pants are required. The Trails Council will provide tools, but you may bring your own. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 9:00 - NOON | MAP 2: MADRONA MARSH |
| WEEKLY HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT |
| In Torrance, there is an on-going weekly Madrona Marsh habitat restoration project. The Marsh is the last vernal wetland (wet in winter, dry in summer) in the LA Basin. It hosts a number of rare plants and animals that need your help! Meet at 9 at the north gate to the marsh--on Plaza Del Amo, just east of Madrona Ave. Please call Shirley Turner at 326-3840 or Tracy at 782-3989 to say how many in your group will be coming. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 10:00 - NOON | EL SEGUNDO |
| STREET TREE CARE PROJECT |
| The Tree Musketeers lead Memory and Millennium Tree care projects in El Segundo twice a month. For information on time and to take part, call 322-0263 and/or visit the website at www.treemusketeers.org. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | MAP 3: SAN PEDRO |
| CABRILLO BEACH TIDEPOOL WALK DOCENTS* |
| In San Pedro, at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, there will be a tidepool walk, 1 1/2 hours long, starting at 11 AM. If you know your tidepool animals, you can be a group docent. Call Linda Chilton at 548-7562 x 5007 for information. (3 credits)
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| Sunday March 2, 2008 |
| 8:00 - 11:00 AM | SOUTH COAST BOTANICAL GARDEN |
| BIRD WALK AT SOUTH COAST BOTANICAL GARDEN |
| Join us for a walk at the South Coast Botanic Garden to learn about our local birds from some of our best experts. Leader: Stephanie Bryan. Meet at the SCBG entrance, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, about a mile south of PCH.
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| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | MAP 3: SAN PEDRO |
| CABRILLO BEACH TIDEPOOL WALK DOCENTS* |
| In San Pedro, at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, there will be a tidepool walk from 11:30 AM. If you know your tidepool animals, you can be a group docent. Call Linda Chilton at 548-7562 x 5007 for information. (3 credits)
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| Saturday March 8, 2008 |
| 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM | SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS |
| TRAILS MAINTENANCE |
| The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council invites you to take part in their weekly trail maintenance work. Each week a different trail is worked on. For information, general check the web at www.smmtc.org. Today you are being asked to help with BONEY TRAIL. Call leader Pete Warden 805-277-3606 to receive specific information about the trail and meeting place and to answer your questions. PLEASE let the leader know in advance of your intention to participate so that enough tools will be available. Meeting places and times vary and are subject to change; make sure when you call that you confirm the meeting time and place. We plan to end work at 2pm at the trailhead, please tell the leader when you call if you need to leave earlier. Keep in mind we often car pool, shuttle or hike to the actual work site. A parent or organization group leader must accompany volunteers under the age of 18. General information: Linda Palmer at 818-222-4531. If you can’t reach the leader call Burt Elliott at 805-498-2475. BRING: water, lunch, work gloves, long sleeve shirt and eye protection. Sturdy shoes or boots and long pants are required. The Trails Council will provide tools, but you may bring your own. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 9:00 - NOON | SAN PEDRO |
| WHITE POINT PARK RESTORATION* |
| This is plant cultivation time at White Point Park, as the rains will be here, soon. Join in the native plant restoration project at White Point in San Pedro. We have plants to go into the ground and need your help to get them there! For more information, call Becky Harper at the PVP Land Conservancy at 541-7613. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 9:00 - NOON | MAP 2: MADRONA MARSH |
| WEEKLY HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT |
| In Torrance, there is an on-going weekly Madrona Marsh habitat restoration project. The Marsh is the last vernal wetland (wet in winter, dry in summer) in the LA Basin. It hosts a number of rare plants and animals that need your help! Meet at 9 at the north gate to the marsh--on Plaza Del Amo, just east of Madrona Ave. Please call Shirley Turner at 326-3840 or Tracy at 782-3989 to say how many in your group will be coming. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 9:00 - NOON | EL SEGUNDO |
| ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING |
| Tree Musketeerss invites you to join in an Arbor Day celebration by planting "Trees to the Sea" in El Segundo. For information on time and to take part, call 322-0263 and/or visit the website at www.treemusketeers.org.
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| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | LONG BEACH |
| BLUFF PARK BEACH CLEAN-UP |
| In Long Beach, Bluff Park Beach Clean-up (2nd Saturday of every month) from 9-10 a.m., Redondo and Ocean Blvd. Check in advance to make sure they have enough gloves. E-mail John at fialkosj@earthlink.net
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| 9:00 - 11:00 AM | PALOS VERDES PENINSULA REGION |
| NATURE WALK |
| Take part in this monthly walk sponsored by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Walk Leaders help you discover the history of this once-channel island, about the birds, wildlife, and plants that live in the canyons and undeveloped areas, and about the unique geology of this special Peninsula. This month's walk is along the trails around the old quarries of the Forrestal Reserve. The wildflowers will be out in force this year, and are worth a visit. You can earn 3 YES! by assisting walk leaders with registration, passing out fliers and doing other tasks. Call 541-7613 for information. (3 YES! credits)
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| 9:00 - 11:00 AM | MAP 1: HARBOR CITY |
| HABITAT RESTORATION AT HARBOR PARK |
| Second Saturday Habitat Restoration Project at KMHRP, led by Geffen Oren, Martin Byhower, and others. Clean-up and restoration of this important wildlife area offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about invasive species removal, native planting, effective trash and debris removal, and much more, while earning community service credit. All ages, but folks under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Make the Park nicer on Saturday, then come back and enjoy the regular "Second Sunday" nature walk there the next day! Meet in the lot near the Anaheim St. entrance, just east of the intersection of Anaheim and Vermont. Wear closed toe shoes, hat and long pants. Tools and gloves will be available, but if possible, bring water, a snack, work gloves, and maybe sun and bug repellent. Questions contact Martin Byhower at 310-541-6763 x 4143. 2 credits/hr
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| Sunday March 9, 2008 |
| 8:00 - 10:00 AM | MAP 1: HARBOR CITY |
| AUDUBON IN THE PARK NATURAL HISTORY WALK* |
| In Wilmington, at Harbor Lake. Meet at 8 for a 2 to 3 hour walk with experts to learn about this incredible natural resource in our own back yard. You will learn to identify many of the birds, plants and animals. 3 YES! credits will be given for this learning experience. Binoculars will be available, if you don't have them. Wear shoes which can withstand a bit of water (we may have to wade across the shallow spill zone on the dam at the south end of the lake). Meet in the parking lot just above the boathouse near the corner of Vermont and Anaheim. For information, visit the calendar at http://www.birdingsocal.com/ or call Martin Byhower at 539-0050. (3 YES! credits)
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| 2:00 - 4:00 PM | MAP 2: TORRANCE |
| MADRONA MARSH SCIENCE PROGRAM |
| At Madrona Marsh, second Sunday science program from 2-4. Programs on various natural history topics. Call Tracy at 32MARSH for more information. (2 credits)
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| Wednesday March 12, 2008 |
| 4:00 - 5:30 PM | MADRONA MARSH |
| ECOHIKE |
| Learn about the natural history of Madrona Marsh and its surroundings on this monthly walk. Topics of interest will vary through the seasons as you become familiar with some of the plants and animals being conserved on the marsh. (1.5 YES! Credits)
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| Saturday March 15, 2008 |
| 8:00 - 11:00 AM | GARDENA |
| WILLOWS WETLANDS PRESERVE RESTORATION |
| In Gardena, at the Gardena Willows, there will be a Learn the Willows working session, starting at 8 A.M. The Willows is the last remnant of the once-extensive tidal marshes and sloughs that covered large parts of Carson and Gardena a hundred years ago. Join your friends and neighbors to clean up the remaining willow/riparian habitat and build a nature center. For information and directions to the site, call Cheral Sherman at 217-9539.
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| 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM | SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS |
| TRAILS MAINTENANCE |
| The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council invites you to take part in their weekly trail maintenance work. Each week a different trail is worked on. For information, general check the web at www.smmtc.org. Today you are being asked to help with LOST CABIN TRAIL. Call leader Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269 to receive specific information about the trail and meeting place and to answer your questions. PLEASE let the leader know in advance of your intention to participate so that enough tools will be available. Meeting places and times vary and are subject to change; make sure when you call that you confirm the meeting time and place. We plan to end work at 2pm at the trailhead, please tell the leader when you call if you need to leave earlier. Keep in mind we often car pool, shuttle or hike to the actual work site. A parent or organization group leader must accompany volunteers under the age of 18. General information: Linda Palmer at 818-222-4531. If you can’t reach the leader call Burt Elliott at 805-498-2475. BRING: water, lunch, work gloves, long sleeve shirt and eye protection. Sturdy shoes or boots and long pants are required. The Trails Council will provide tools, but you may bring your own. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 9:00 - NOON | RANCHO PALOS VERDES |
| FORRESTAL QUARRY HABITAT RESTORATION |
| In Rancho Palos Verdes at the old Forrestal Quarries, there will be a habitat restoration project from 9 to 12. This spectacular canyon site is home to a marvelous array of native species, including home of the finest coastal sage scrub vegetation to be found anywhere locally. To get to the project site, drive along Palos Verdes Drive South until you get to Forrestal Drive, opposite Ocean Trails. Turn inland and go to the end of the street. The site is in the canyon opposite the Ladera Linda Community Center. For more information, call Becky Harper at 541-7613 or visit the Land Conservancy's website at www.pvplc.org. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 9:00 - NOON | MAP 2: MADRONA MARSH |
| WEEKLY HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT |
| In Torrance, there is an on-going weekly Madrona Marsh habitat restoration project. The Marsh is the last vernal wetland (wet in winter, dry in summer) in the LA Basin. It hosts a number of rare plants and animals that need your help! Meet at 9 at the north gate to the marsh--on Plaza Del Amo, just east of Madrona Ave. Please call Shirley Turner at 326-3840 or Tracy at 782-3989 to say how many in your group will be coming. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 10:00 - NOON | EL SEGUNDO |
| STREET TREE CARE PROJECT |
| The Tree Musketeers lead Memory and Millennium Tree care projects in El Segundo twice a month. For information on time and to take part, call 322-0263 and/or visit the website at www.treemusketeers.org. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 10:00 - NOON | PLAYA DE; REY |
| BEACH CLEAN-UP |
| Heal the Bay sponsors a monethly beach clean-up at Pacific Ave & 62nd St.(TOES Beach) Playa del Rey, CA 90293 on the third Saturday of each month. Bags will be provided. Open to all. This is a great opportunity for you and your friends to get involved! Volunteers must be 12 years old or accompanied by a parent. For additional information, check the website at www.healthebay.org.
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| Sunday March 16, 2008 |
| 8:00 | PLAYA DEL REY |
| BALLONA WETLANDS NATURE WALK* |
| In Playa del Rey, at the Ballona Wetlands, beginning at 8, Bob Shanman will lead a walk through the last salt marsh in Los Angeles. This is a fantastic place to see, but you need to call Bob Shanman at Wild Birds Unlimited at 326-2473 in advance for permission slips. (3 YES! credits)
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| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | BELMONT SHORES |
| BEACH CLEAN-UP |
| Meet at the end of Granada Avenue for a monthly clean-up. (1 YES! credit)
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| Tuesday March 18, 2008 |
| 7:00 - 9:00 PM | TORRANCE |
| AUDUBON GET-TOGETHER |
| Audubon's regular monthly gathering features refreshments prize drawings, amusing bird quizes, great company and outstanding speakers. Meet at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo. You do not have to be an Audubon member to attend, and there is no charge. Topical slide programs on various natural history subjects. This month, Jennifer Boyce will talk about the return of bald eagles to northern California. For more information, call Jess Morton at 832-5601. (2 YES! credits/hr)
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| Saturday March 22, 2008 |
| 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM | SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS |
| TRAILS MAINTENANCE |
| The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council invites you to take part in their weekly trail maintenance work. Each week a different trail is worked on. For information, general check the web at www.smmtc.org. Today you are being asked to help with CONEJO OPEN SPACE – ANNUAL SPRING WORK DAY. Call leader Burt Elliott at 805-498-2475 to receive specific information about the trail and meeting place and to answer your questions. PLEASE let the leader know in advance of your intention to participate so that enough tools will be available. Meeting places and times vary and are subject to change; make sure when you call that you confirm the meeting time and place. We plan to end work at 2pm at the trailhead, please tell the leader when you call if you need to leave earlier. Keep in mind we often car pool, shuttle or hike to the actual work site. A parent or organization group leader must accompany volunteers under the age of 18. General information: Linda Palmer at 818-222-4531. If you can’t reach the leader call Burt Elliott at 805-498-2475. BRING: water, lunch, work gloves, long sleeve shirt and eye protection. Sturdy shoes or boots and long pants are required. The Trails Council will provide tools, but you may bring your own. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 9:00 - NOON | MAP 2: MADRONA MARSH |
| WEEKLY HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT |
| In Torrance, there is an on-going weekly Madrona Marsh habitat restoration project. The Marsh is the last vernal wetland (wet in winter, dry in summer) in the LA Basin. It hosts a number of rare plants and animals that need your help! Meet at 9 at the north gate to the marsh--on Plaza Del Amo, just east of Madrona Ave. Please call Shirley Turner at 326-3840 or Tracy at 782-3989 to say how many in your group will be coming. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| Thursday March 27, 2008 |
| 4:00 - 6:00 PM | ROLLING HILLS ESTATES |
| GEORGE F CANYON NATURE WALK |
| In Rolling Hills estates, from 4 - 6 P.M., a walk through George F Canyon will be hosted by the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy. You will get a look for wildlife and birds along the stream and in the coastal sage scrub habitat of the hillsides. Meet at the nature center, located at the corner of PV Drive East and PV Drive North, across from the reservoir. (2 YES! credits)
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| Saturday March 29, 2008 |
| 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM | SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS |
| TRAILS MAINTENANCE |
| The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council invites you to take part in their weekly trail maintenance work. Each week a different trail is worked on. For information, general check the web at www.smmtc.org. Today you are being asked to help with STOKES RIDGE TRAIL. Call leader Chris Morneau 818-757-0948 to receive specific information about the trail and meeting place and to answer your questions. PLEASE let the leader know in advance of your intention to participate so that enough tools will be available. Meeting places and times vary and are subject to change; make sure when you call that you confirm the meeting time and place. We plan to end work at 2pm at the trailhead, please tell the leader when you call if you need to leave earlier. Keep in mind we often car pool, shuttle or hike to the actual work site. A parent or organization group leader must accompany volunteers under the age of 18. General information: Linda Palmer at 818-222-4531. If you can’t reach the leader call Burt Elliott at 805-498-2475. BRING: water, lunch, work gloves, long sleeve shirt and eye protection. Sturdy shoes or boots and long pants are required. The Trails Council will provide tools, but you may bring your own. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 9:00 - NOON | MAP 2: MADRONA MARSH |
| WEEKLY HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT |
| In Torrance, there is an on-going weekly Madrona Marsh habitat restoration project. The Marsh is the last vernal wetland (wet in winter, dry in summer) in the LA Basin. It hosts a number of rare plants and animals that need your help! Meet at 9 at the north gate to the marsh--on Plaza Del Amo, just east of Madrona Ave. Please call Shirley Turner at 326-3840 or Tracy at 782-3989 to say how many in your group will be coming. (2 credits per hour worked)
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| 10:00 | MAP 2: TORRANCE |
| MADRONA MARSH NATURE WALK |
| Walks around the wetlands let you see and learn about the plants, birds and animals of this rich area. (2 credits)
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| Sunday March 30, 2008 |
| 10:00 | MAP 2: TORRANCE |
| MADRONA MARSH NATURE WALK |
| Walks around the wetlands let you see and learn about the plants, birds and animals of this rich area. (2 credits)
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