Agency: Ballona Wetlands Land Trust

Description: The Ballona Wetlands Land Trust is a non-profit community organization dedicated to the acquisition, restoration and preservation of one of the last remaining wetlands ecosystems in Southern California.

On the second Saturday of each month from 9:30AM to 3:30PM, volunteers are needed to help remove non-native plants and trash. Volunteers are then invited to go on guided eco-tours offered by local biologists and ecologists. Pizza lunch will be available for a small donation from 12:00-1:00

WHAT TO BRING:
Water, gloves, closed-toe shoes, long pants & a long-sleeved shirt are preferable, sun protection, a hat, and your energy & enthusiasm!

Volunteers for this project must be at least 5 years of age. Pre-teens must be accompanied by a parent. Before signing up for this project by clicking on "Sign up for this project", any volunteer under the age of 18 will also need to print out a minor release form for this project. The volunteer's parent or guardian must sign it. Click here to download our Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minor Child. Bring the completed form with you to the project.

Federal Law prohibits volunteers under the age of 13 from registering on-line. To register family members who are under the age of 13, contact the project leader directly.

[Based on this project description, if you feel you need accommodations to participate in this project (e.g. sign language interpretation, alternative formats for written materials, accessible facilities), please email us at info@laworks.com]

Impact Areas: Environment: Conservation, Environment: Cleanups, Environment: Planting Shrubs/Trees, Environment: Conservation

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Environment, Gardening / Landscaping

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Gardening / Landscaping