2010 Events and Classes--FREE!
Please scroll all the way down this page for fun, exciting and educational events!
FRIENDS OF GARDENA WILLOWS WETLAND PRESERVE
Invites you to MARIE CALLENDER’S for a FUNDRAISER
DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010
TIMES: NOON TO 9:30 p.m.
MARIE CALLENDER’S RESTAURANT & BAKERY
15466 South Western Avenue Tozai Plaza – Gardena
(corner of Western Ave. & Redondo Beach Blvd./ next to Kaiser Permanente)
A portion of the price of ALL meals, baked goods, and take-out
food purchases will be donated to:
FRIENDS OF GARDENA WILLOWS WETLAND PRESERVE (Purchases are not tax deductible.)
Chairperson: Cheral Sherman, Vice President Questions: call 310-217-0681
Artist's Days in the Willows and Fall Art
Show
The third annual Art in the Gardena Willows fundraiser gives artists an opportunity to show their work and get back to nature. Local artists are invited to participate in an exhibition from Oct. 23 through Nov. 6 at the APC Fine Arts Gallery in Torrance. They can do this by submitting up to three pieces in all mediums with a tax-deductible $15 donation for each submitted work. In addition, they will be required to donate 25 percent of their purchased work to support the Friends of Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve Inc.
All entries must feature or be inspired by the Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve and, as such, artists are being provided specific days in which they can visit the preserve to work on their art projects. Some dates in September will be available by calling
310-217-0681.A reception and silent auction will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at the APC Fine Arts Gallery in Torrance
.For more information, contact Steve Sherman at 310-217-0681or call Ron Libbrecht at 310-328-0366.
Please click HERE to see some photos of our recent events
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 |
| 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 |
Common Weeds of Western Los Angeles County - Project SOUND
|
3rd Saturday of the Month
Jan 16
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Willows Restoration Work Days 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! |
For
additional information, please contact:
City of Gardena
310-217-0681
or email us