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2nd Annual Environmental Festival

What: a fun-filled, educational day for the whole family!
Learn about protecting the environment, habitats and animals.
Exhibits and tours of Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve

When: Saturday, MAY 22, 2010 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Arthur Johnson Memorial Park
1200 West 170th Street, Gardena
between Normandie & Vermont,
1 block north of Artesia (adjacent to Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve)

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Stroll the Preserve

Would you like to immerse yourself in a relaxing stroll through wilderness? Here is your chance!
and take a walk through the Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve on
the second Sunday of every month 1PM to 4PM
Be sure to wear sturdy walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellant and bring your camera!!

Out of the Wilds and into Your Garden -- Gardening with South Bay Native Plants
Free Classes Presented by Dr. Connie Vadheim
Arthur Johnson Memorial Park - Community Room
1200 W. 170th St, Gardena, CA
6:00-7:30 p.m.
for more information call (310) 217-0681

This is the only gardening series to feature native plants appropriate for the Gardena/South Bay area – and it’s FREE! This program is being offered by the Friends of Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve.
 

Class Date

Class Title

Class Info

4-08-10

6-7:30PM

Fragrant Flowers Natives with the Most Fragrant Flowers-Dr. Connie Vadheim (CSU Dominguez Hills) will discuss using plants with scented flowers in a Victorian-style Native Plant Garden as part of the gardening series “Out of the Wilds and Into Your Garden”.
5-06-10

6-7:30PM

Year-Round Color Planning for Year-round Color
6-11-10

6-7:30PM

Ponds and Pools Great Plants for In and Around Ponds/Pools
7-08-10

6-7:30PM

Promoting Pollinators Gardening for Butterflies & Other Pollinators
8-12-10

6-7:30PM

Woodland Wonders: Plants for Dry Shade Plants from Oak Woodlands that Thrive in Dry Shade
Sept 2010 No Class  
Oct 2010 No Class  
11-11-10

6-7:30PM

Prudent Pruning Focus on Pruning Plants from the Chaparral
12-09-10

6-7:30PM

Elegant Espaliers Native plants that can be trained to grow in narrow places


Native Plants for Sandy Soils

Common Weeds of Western Los Angeles County - Project SOUND

3rd Saturday of the Month

2010 Restoration Dates:

Jan 16
Feb 20
Mar 20
Apr 17
May 15
Jun 19
Jul 17
Aug 21
Sep 18
Oct 16
Nov 20
Dec 18

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.


 

Willows Restoration Work Days
Remove non-native plants and restore habitat.
Tools, gloves & water will be provided. Wear work clothes, hat, sun screen and sturdy shoes. Come and enjoy a morning in the wilderness!

COMPLETED VOLUNTEER FORM REQUIRED

Please bring your form with you and give it to the volunteer at the sign-in table.  Volunteers under the age of 18 must have parent's signature on form. Thank you!

The Gardena Willows Preserve entrance is located in Arthur Johnson Park (formerly South Park) Between Normandie & Vermont- One block north of Artesia,
1200 West 170th St., Gardena, CA

click the above link for a Yahoo! Map


 

For additional information, please contact:
City of Gardena
310-217-0681

or email us