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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 2011
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WORKING FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE
Saturday November 5, 2011
8:00 - 10:00 AM
CARSON
NATURE WALK
Audubon leaders Jess Morton and John Nieto lead a nature walk to explore the new Bixby Marshland, a 17-acre property restored by
the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. Enter on Figueroa Street just south of Sepulveda. For other information, visit www.
lacsd.org or e-mail rsoni@lacsd.org. Volunteer opportunities will be available at this site in the near future.
2 YES! Credits
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 310-548-7562 for information. (2 credits per hour worked)
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 atwww.smmtc.org. Today you are being asked to help with. Call Dave Edwards
805-985-3728 to receive specific information about the trail and meeting place and to answer your questions. PLEASE let the leader
know in advance you are coming so that enough tools will be available and to verify meeting point and time. 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)
8:45 - 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 Mark or Tracy at 782-3989 to say how many in your group will
be coming. (2 credits per hour worked)
9:00 - NOON
MAP 1: SAN PEDRO
NATIVE PLANT NURSERY (Bring work gloves)*
In San Pedro, 9 to Noon, habitat restoration and/or native plant nursery work continues for the Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly and other
rare native species. Meet at the Defense Fuel Supply Point, 3171 North Gaffey Street, at 9 a.m. Bring work gloves and expect to enjoy
a beautiful day.
Call the Conservancy at 541-7613 to register and for details. (6 YES! credits)
1:00 - 3:00 PM
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
GEORGE F CANYON NATURE WALK
In Rolling Hills estates, at 1 P.M. and 3 P.M., walks hosted by the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy will take you through George F
Canyon, where you will learn about the 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 each)
Sunday November 6, 2011
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. 3 YES! credits
Wednesday November 9, 2011
8:00 - 10:00 AM
MADRONA MARSH
BIRD WALK AT MADRONA MARSH
This is the last vernal marsh in the LA Basin. It is home to a number of rare habitats that attract many hard-to-find species of plants,
birds and other animals. These free walks are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, beginning at 8 A.M. from the gate on
Plaza del Amo, just west of Madrona Ave. Call Bob Shanman at 326-2473 for other information. (2 credits)
Saturday November 12, 2011
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 atwww.smmtc.org. Today you are being asked to help with. Call Jerry Mitcham
818-406-1269to receive specific information about the trail and meeting place and to answer your questions. PLEASE let the leader
know in advance you are coming so that enough tools will be available and to verify meeting point and time. 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)
8:45 - 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 Mark or Tracy at 782-3989 to say how many in your group will
be coming. (2 credits per hour worked)
9:00 - NOON
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
CHANDLER PRESERVE RESTORATION
In Rolling Hills Estates, a habitat restoration project is scheduled for the Chandler Preserve, one of our hidden habitat gems. We will
be clearing non-natives from superb habitat in a spectacular setting where the Palos verdes blue butterfly has been recently
reintroduced into the wild.
This project is sponsored by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Consevancy. The place is hard to find if you have not been to it before.
For information on parking and location, call 310 541-7613. (2 credits per hour)
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 atfialkosj@earthlink.net
9:00 - 11:00 AM
MAP 1: HARBOR CITY
HABITAT RESTORATION AT HARBOR PARK
Second Saturday Habitat Restoration Project at KMHRP, led by Roderick Go and Lauren Stoneburner,, 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 M. Byhower at 310-541-6763 x 4143 2 credits/hr
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 to Lunada Canyon, a west-side canyon being restored by volunteers like you. 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)
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 atwww.treemusketeers.org. (2 credits per hour worked)
2:30 - 4:00 PM
MAP 3: SAN PEDRO
CABRILLO BEACH AQUARIUM TIDEPOOL WALK
Come out and enjoy a walk along on the naturalist-led ramble on the rocks to see animals in their natural habitat. Outdoor clothing
and sneakers advised. Young children must be accompanied by adults. Reservations required for groups. Please call 310-548-
7562.This is a free event open to everyone. 1 credit per hour
3:00 - 4:30 PM
MAP 3: SAN PEDRO
CABRILLO BEACH AQUARIUM TIDEPOOL WALK EN ESPANOL
In San Pedro, at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, there will be a tidepool walk starting at 3:00 PM conducted in Spanish. If you know
your tidepool animals, you can be a group docent. Young children must be accompanied by adults. Reservations required for
groups. Please call 310-548-7562.
This is a free event and open to everyone. 1 credit per hour
Sunday November 13, 2011
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)
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 Drake or Bob
Carr at 782-3989 for more information. (2 credits)
Tuesday November 15, 2011
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, Please join the Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society for a presentation by Steven Shunk who will tell us about
Inland
Island Woodpeckers. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome! Come and enjoy the program, socialize
with friends, and fill out a ticket for the door prize drawing. Prizes are donated by Wild Birds Unlimited. (2 YES! credits)
Saturday November 19, 2011
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.
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 atwww.smmtc.org. Today you are being asked to help with. Call leader Burt
Elliott 805-338-7150 to receive specific information about the trail and meeting place and to answer your questions. PLEASE let the
leader know in advance you are coming so that enough tools will be available and to verify meeting point and time. 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)
8:45 - 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 Mark or Tracy at 782-3989 to say how many in your group will
be coming. (2 credits per hour worked)
9:00 - NOON
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
PORTUGUESE BEND PRESERVE
In Rolling Hills Estates, a habitat restoration project is scheduled for the Portuguese Bend Preserve, one of our hidden habitat
gems. We will be clearing non-natives from superb habitat in a spectacular setting where the Palos Verdes blue butterfly has been
recently reintroduced into the wild.This project is sponsored by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Consevancy. The place is hard to find
if you have not been to it before. For information on parking and location, call (310)541-7613. 2 credits per hour worked
2 Credits (per 1 hour)
10:00 - NOON
PLAYA DEL REY
BEACH CLEAN-UP
Heal the Bay sponsors a monthly beach clean-up at Dockweiler Beach, Imperial Highway at Vista del Mar 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 atwww.healthebay.org.
Sunday November 20, 2011
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)
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)
Saturday November 26, 2011
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 atwww.smmtc.org. Today you are being asked to help with. Call leader Casey
Gonzalez 323-222-4600to receive specific information about the trail and meeting place and to answer your questions. PLEASE let
the leader know in advance you are coming so that enough tools will be available and to verify meeting point and time. 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)
8:45 - 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 Mark or Tracy at 782-3989 to say how many in your group will
be coming. (2 credits per hour worked)
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)
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 atwww.treemusketeers.org. (2 credits per hour worked)
Sunday November 27, 2011
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)
SEE ON-GOING PROJECTS PAGE FOR PHONE NUMBERS TO CALL AND FOR MAPS TO ACTIVITIES LISTED ABOVE.
GROUP LEADERS: YOU MUST CALL LISTED PHONE NUMBER TO SAY HOW MANY IN YOUR GROUP WILL BE COMING TO HELP.
2 CREDITS/HOUR UNLESS NOTED.
* AFTER EVENT TITLE MEANS CANCELLED BY RAIN.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES
There are many opportunities for you to help with local environmental organizations. In the list below, organizations marked #
have special projects for one or two students. An * means there are special group projects. A ^ indicates a group looking for
students to serve on their Board of Directors. For information and to make arrangement, call the following numbers:
ORGANIZATION LOCATION
American Cetacean Society *#
548-7821 San Pedro
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium *#
548-7546 ext 5007 or 5026 San Pedro
California Native Plant Society *
831-2872 South Bay
Friends of Madrona Marsh *#
326-3840 Torrance
George F Canyon Nature Center #
547-0862 Rolling Hills Estates
Harbor Lake Advisory Board *^
832-5601 Harbor City
Izaak Walton League *^
833-4354 San Pedro
PV Peninsula Land Conservancy *#^
541-7613 Rolling Hills Estates
PV/South Bay Audubon Society *#^
832-5601 San Pedro
Redondo Marine Education Center #
379-0626 Redondo Beach
Sierra Club *#^
540-3011 South Bay
VOICE *
318-6642 Manhattan Beach
Find out more about Audubon YES! on-going activities.
Release forms needed for those under 18.
Visit Heal the Bay at http://www.healthebay.org
EL SEGUNDO: Dockweiler State Beach--Imperial Hwy. & Vista del Mar, kid's cleanup at north side entrance, south side entrance
for general public.
GARDENA: Gardena Willows, call Sherry Roberts at 310-538-2793. All participants are invited to stay for a barbecue afterwards.
HERMOSA BEACH: Hermosa Beach pier (metered parking)
LONG BEACH: LA River, 25th Way at Willow; For other locations call Donna at 562 570-1471 for information.
PLAYA DEL REY: 303 Culver Blvd. for Ballona Wetlands.
MANHATTAN BEACH: El Porto parking lot, entrance on 45th St. (metered parking); South side of pier (metered parking).
PV ESTATES: Malaga Cove
RANCHO PV: Abalone Cove
REDONDO BEACH: First St. tower, south of pier Torrance: Beach - Miramar Park parking lot at the end of the bike path;
SAN PEDRO: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium; Royal Palms State Beach and White Point Park on Paseo del Mar near Western Avenue.
Barbecue for participants follows.
TORRANCE: Madrona Marsh.
WILMINGTON: Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park, meet at boathouse on southwest margin of the lake. (see above)
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