| The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust works to restore, preserve and provide public access to a unique habitat, the Los Cerritos Wetlands. Thanks to the vision and the tenacity of our early founders, we have accomplished amazing things. Since our founding over half of Los Cerritos Wetlands is in the public trust, we have beaten back some really bad and damaging development proposals and have provided unique on-the-ground educational experiences for local school children, especially those who reside in the most urban parts of Long Beach, where natural open space is at a premium. With all the bad news that is emanating out of Washington D.C. these days, isn’t it great we have so much to celebrate locally when it comes to protecting and restoring wetlands habitat. Of course defending undeveloped, and therefore rare, coastal open space from those who wish to exploit our local wetlands requires community support, and we are so appreciative of all of you that have attended a nature walk, responded to an action alert, and spread the word about the value of Los Cerritos Wetlands. We are excited about all of our progress, as plans to transfer more of Los Cerritos Wetlands into the public trust and restore them move forward. We are expanding into the virtual world our innovative programs for the public to experience our wetlands since in-person wetlands visits are temporarily suspended. We are proud of the role we played in urging our city to ban polystyrene products and single-use plastic bags, thereby keeping harmful pollution out of our fragile wetlands. These local victories uplift and sustain us during these challenging times. But now I need you to do one more thing. Click here to donate to the LCWLT as part of Long Beach Gives. The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust has been chosen to participate in Long Beach Gives, a one-day giving cycle for Long Beach non-profits. On September 24, 2020 we are committed to raising funds towards the protection and preservation of Los Cerritos Wetlands via Long Beach Gives. Our fundraising goal is $8,000. Supporting the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust means ensuring the protection, preservation and restoration of our unique and vital local wetlands habitat. Additionally, with help from supporters such as you, we can make sure students in Long Beach and Orange County public schools continue to have access to wetlands tours and lessons, experiences that foster a connection to nature and each other and help bring classroom concepts to life. Your donation, large or small, will make a difference and help move the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust closer to our fundraising goal. Click any of the links in this post OR click the red “Long Beach Gives” button on our home page. It won’t take more than a few minutes and the charismatic raptors of Los Cerritos Wetlands and beyond will thank you. |
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