protected resource for the wildlife and the community
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Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands, We have accomplished amazing things thanks to the vision and tenacity of our early founders. Since that time, over half of Los Cerritos Wetlands is in the public trust, and we have beaten back some really bad and damaging development proposals. We also provide 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. We have much to celebrate when it comes to protecting and restoring our local wetlands habitat. I am especially looking forward to the restoration and transfer of more of Los Cerritos Wetlands into the public trust. To learn further details check out the article below. I am happy to report to you that we have wrapped up a summer of fun and educational field trips (in partnership with Long Beach Parks Rec. and Marine) where we hosted kids from 13 urban parks who participate in Long Beach’s Be S.A.F.E. (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) program. Local neighborhoods are supported by extended evening hours of free supervision at designated parks by employing neighborhood youth. Some of the enriching activities offered through Be S.A.F.E. include arts and crafts, outdoor games, sports, science activities, computer labs, and fun field trips to places like the Los Cerritos Wetlands. 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 those who have joined our fight to protect Los Cerritos Wetlands. Supporting the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust helps to ensure the protection, preservation, and restoration of our unique and vital local wetlands habitat. Additionally, with help from supporters such as you, we will continue to educate students in Long Beach and Orange County public schools about wetlands and provide them with tours and lessons to 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. Please don’t wait. Donate now. Please follow the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust on Facebook and Instagram, visit our website, and forward this email to your friends and family to get the word out. We appreciate your support! Sincerely, Elizabeth Lambe Executive Director Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust P.S. Perhaps you received our recent newsletter in the mail. If you didn’t, I encourage you to check it out. It’s full of the latest news about what is happening with Los Cerritos Wetlands. |
Check out this charming thank-you note from one of our young field trip participants.