Community-Based Restoration
The Tidal Influence team leads wetlands restoration in Los Angeles County and Orange County primarily through the Los Cerritos Wetlands Stewardship Program. We believe in a community-based restoration approach because it educates the public on the restoration effort and gives them an appreciation for the land they helped to save. Come join in our efforts to transform local natural areas back into healthy functioning habitat for wildlife and people alike. You can truly make a difference.
If you have any questions regarding our volunteer programs, please email us at [email protected].
If you have any questions regarding our volunteer programs, please email us at [email protected].
Get Involved!
Below you will find an Event Flyer for programs run at the Los Cerritos Wetlands. Program information will be posted as it becomes available. Please remember to look at the Event Flyers and follow all Event Policies prior to attending.
Los Cerritos Wetlands
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History
The Los Cerritos Wetlands comprise approximately 550 acres of the historic 2400 acres of various habitat straddling the border between Long Beach and Seal Beach. This coastal wetlands complex has long been identified by local activists and government officials as one of the most important coastal conservation focuses remaining in southern California. Many special status species reside in the Los Cerritos Wetlands and conceptual plans have been developed that will lead the large-scale restoration.
What's going on at Los Cerritos
Big picture: We have been actively restoring Zedler Marsh, a 10-acre site along the San Gabriel River, since September 2009. Our main goal is to protect and improve habitat for the endangered Belding's Savannah Sparrow and the 5 special status plant species that call this place home. Our vision is for this location to be the hub for community involvement, environmental education programs, and a showcase for the diverse flora and fauna of Los Cerritos Wetlands. The 4 different coastal plant communities that currently exist here include: southern coastal salt marsh, alkali meadow, coastal sage scrub and mulefat scrub.
Habitat Restoration Events
Come join the Tidal Influence team in restoring our local wetlands to functional habitat by planting in our salt marsh and coastal sage scrub to restore this beautiful resource. Our main focus is on tackling non-native weed invasions that hinder native plant growth, as well as maintaining our trail system and native plant communities.
Open Trails Days
Our trails are maintained with support from LA County, the RMC, and the California Native Plant Society. The trails provide an extraordinary opportunity for the public to be able to explore a site within Los Cerritos Wetlands without the need of a guided tour. This project has created walkable trails throughout Zedler Marsh, providing unique opportunities to see rare habitats and species from a safe distance. The project has updated the educational facilities on site to provide for more hands-on, service-learning activities. The Zedler Marsh Trails Grant Opening Event was on September 30th, 2017. We offer regularly-scheduled trail openings Fridays and Saturdays 9am-2pm weekly. Contact [email protected] for details.
Habitat Restoration Events
Come join the Tidal Influence team in restoring our local wetlands to functional habitat by planting in our salt marsh and coastal sage scrub to restore this beautiful resource. Our main focus is on tackling non-native weed invasions that hinder native plant growth, as well as maintaining our trail system and native plant communities.
Open Trails Days
Our trails are maintained with support from LA County, the RMC, and the California Native Plant Society. The trails provide an extraordinary opportunity for the public to be able to explore a site within Los Cerritos Wetlands without the need of a guided tour. This project has created walkable trails throughout Zedler Marsh, providing unique opportunities to see rare habitats and species from a safe distance. The project has updated the educational facilities on site to provide for more hands-on, service-learning activities. The Zedler Marsh Trails Grant Opening Event was on September 30th, 2017. We offer regularly-scheduled trail openings Fridays and Saturdays 9am-2pm weekly. Contact [email protected] for details.
To learn about Los Cerritos Wetlands, visit this website: www.intoloscerritoswetlands.org