- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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19 people are interested
10/13 Friday afternoon habitat restoration at Ballona Wetlands
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Ballona Wetlands
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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19 people are interested
Start your weekend right by helping Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore the last coastal wetland habitat in Los Angeles County! Volunteers get hands-on experience while learning about wetland ecology. The winter rains resulted in a super-bloom of non-native species. We need more help than ever to remove invasive plants so native species have more room to grow and thrive.
Please arrive on time, as you must be present for the initial instructions on native/invasive plant identification to be able to volunteer with us.
Close-toed shoes required, hats and comfortable clothes recommended. Gloves and tools provided. Please bring a reusable water bottle. We have water available on site.
Large groups are welcome, but please RSVP with a headcount so we can prepare enough supplies for everyone.
Volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Event is cancelled if it rains.
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About Friends of Ballona Wetlands
Location:
PO BOX 5159, Playa Del Rey, CA 90296, US
Mission Statement
To preserve, protect, and restore the Ballona Wetlands, inspiring the public to become advocates and stewards of this unique coastal environment through the adventure of exploration and education
Description
The Ballona Wetlands, located between Marina del Rey and the Westchester bluffs, are the last major wetlands in Los Angeles County. Over 95% of wetlands in California have been lost to development, so Ballona is a precious natural resource that provides unique habitat for over 215 species of birds, a spawning ground for fish, and a vital source of nutrients for the entire coastal marine environment. Ballona offers resting and feeding grounds for migratory birds and other wildlife. The wetland also acts as a flood plain and cleanses pollutants from storm water run off before it reaches the Santa Monica Bay. Friends of Ballona Wetlands, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization formed in 1978, is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of these wetlands. Throughout the years, we have prevented development that would have destroyed Ballona and negotiated an outstanding settlement with the current developers (now Playa Capital, formerly Maguire Partners). This agreement will not only restore over 240 acres of wetlands, but an additional 100 acres of habitat as well. We also play a major role in planning the much-needed restoration of the wetland. Degraded by many years of neglect, Ballona desperately needs help. During our existence, Friends of Ballona have performed many important activities to provide that help. Our organization's activities fall primarily into three categories:
Community environmental monitoring.
Environment education and stewardship.
Wetland restoration/natural habitat enhancement.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
303 Culver Blvd.Meet in the parking lot behind Gordon's MarketPlaya Del Rey, CA 90293
DATE POSTED
August 31, 2017
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 8