We at the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust are so appreciative and humbled by the partnership of our members and supporters. Your support is most welcome and important; it is a show both of kindness and of action. As we watch with dismay at what is happening to our environment at the national level, vigilantly defending our local endangered natural resources and fragile ecosystems is more important than ever before. As stewards for an area of relatively undeveloped natural open space in the middle of a great, big city, we vow to stay ever watchful against the risk of overdevelopment and exploitation. It is in the friendship and generosity of our members and collaborators that we are uplifted and strengthened to do this work every single day. Thank you.
I hope you will join us or renew your commitment to the restoration, exploration, and defense of Los Cerritos Wetlands. Please make a tax deductible gift or become a member of the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust today.
We encourage you to start the New Year off right with a guided nature walk of Los Cerritos Wetlands.
What: A fun Raptor Ramble on Los Cerritos Wetlands
When: Saturday, January 6th, 2018, from 8:00AM until 10:00AM
Where: Meet in the driveway/parking area at the corner of 1st Street and PCH in Seal Beach. There will be signs.
Our walk will begin with a brief orientation to our wetlands and their history, especially the long process to move the Hellman portion of Los Cerritos Wetlands into the public trust. We will walk on the main (oil) road, where we will look for wading birds in the tidal pools on our left. Then we will turn off the main road to view the tidal channel that flows through this section of Los Cerritos Wetlands, where we will pause to look and listen for Belding’s Savannah Sparrows. Then we will mount to the Heron Pointe cultural trail where at the visitor circle we will discuss the native peoples of the area. To return, we usually walk close to Gum Grove Park and look for raptors nesting in the trees.
Bring binoculars, if you have them; we will observe many different kinds of interesting wildlife. Close-toed shoes required, and kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
For further information or to rsvp for the walk, you are encouraged to email Elizabeth.
