Friends of Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve, Inc

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The Friends was founded to restore, maintain, and enhance the Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve’s unique natural habitat and native flora and fauna for the enjoyment, enrichment, and education of present and future generations of all ages.

03/16/2026

March 21st we are hearing from change makers in our community during our environmental panel! We will hear from Ms. Vitha, a STEM teacher at ECMS-Gardena with nine years of experience in education. She is currently in her fourth year teaching at ECMS-G. Originally from New York, she made her way to Southern California over 15 years ago. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys attending sporting events and concerts, as well as spending time at the beach with her dog. She is passionate about education and looks forward to creating engaging learning experiences for her students each year 💚

Water testing update! 💦 It’s already day 2 of teaching students how to sample water and work in a scientific lab! 🥼 🧪 We...
03/01/2026

Water testing update! 💦 It’s already day 2 of teaching students how to sample water and work in a scientific lab! 🥼 🧪 We are seeing students working together, making memories, and learning.

Students in please join our next Teach & Test on 👩‍🔬Saturday March 28 at 9am🧑‍🔬! We promise it’s going to be so much fun!

Thank you to our communities for making history happen!

And to Mary, we couldn’t have done this without you! Thank you! 💗💗

💚Check out the Before and After!💚 Out with the weeds 🍀 and in with our new Garden of Health✨! Thank you again to all the...
02/21/2026

💚Check out the Before and After!💚 Out with the weeds 🍀 and in with our new Garden of Health✨! Thank you again to all the volunteers on this wonderful day for making this happen!



Mark your calendars!! Spring is in the air and our Spring Equinox is around the corner 🌸🐝 join us to celebrate all thing...
02/05/2026

Mark your calendars!! Spring is in the air and our Spring Equinox is around the corner 🌸🐝 join us to celebrate all things green with eco activities, art and guided tours around the Willows 🌿

Did you know Gardena has a walking club? Join us every Thursday at 10am to see the changes throughout the seasons 🌿🔗RSVP...
01/31/2026

Did you know Gardena has a walking club? Join us every Thursday at 10am to see the changes throughout the seasons 🌿🔗RSVP link in bio 💚

Toyon helps the Willows feel festive along the trails for seasonal flora to keep an eye out for❣️
12/05/2025

Toyon helps the Willows feel festive along the trails for seasonal flora to keep an eye out for❣️

Our spring Equinox March 22nd will be one for the books and our environmental panel is going to be powerful! Hear from e...
03/12/2025

Our spring Equinox March 22nd will be one for the books and our environmental panel is going to be powerful! Hear from experts at 11am. We are honored to be joined by Carla Marie Munoz. Carla is a Tribal Councilwoman of the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe. Serving
as a tribal liaison for her people for the past eleven years. She is cultivating relationships between state parks, government agencies and other tribal communities. Her focused is on creating space for ceremonies, land restorations, as well as tribal recognition. With work Dedicated to tribal youth to restore traditional knowledge and bring tangible culture. Singing along side her grandfather Chief Tony Cerda for the past 23years, as well as partnering with her Ohlone Sister to share their cultural heritage. Now working as an artist using shells to make contemporary
jewelry and oil paintings.

Instagram:




Facebook:
Carla Munoz artist page
Ohlonesisters page
(Jewelry collections sold in Mission Dolores gift shop, Park Presidio of San Francisco Visitor
Center, Coyote Hills Regional Park and Mission San Carlos gift shop)

We are buzzing with excitement for Spring Equinox and to be joined by another influential female Scientist during our En...
03/11/2025

We are buzzing with excitement for Spring Equinox and to be joined by another influential female Scientist during our Environmental panel! 🌊🧪🌿 We are thrilled to be joined by a woman who wears many hats in Mary Simun. Vice Chair, Teach & Test BWTF Coordinator Executive Committee Member Mary Simun, a Los Angeles native, relocated to the South Bay in 1997. She “retired” from the classroom in 2015 and has redirected all her resources into community service. Her continued mission on planet Earth is to inspire humans to experience a life-long love of learning, discovery, curiosity and child-like wonder, and immersing young people in nature to combat Nature Deficit Disorder.
She began her formal education career at age twelve at the Cabrillo Marine Museum under the tutelage of John Olguin and from that point forward, education and science always went hand in glove. She is passionate about this planet and her current personal goal is to become 100% fossil fuel independent. Looking forward to an inspiring panel of passionate women! Join us March 22 at 11am to hear her insights 🌿💙✨

Spring Equinox is around the corner and as always we are thrilled to host an Environmental Panel focusing on the importa...
03/11/2025

Spring Equinox is around the corner and as always we are thrilled to host an Environmental Panel focusing on the importance of Wetlands in an Urban setting 🌿🤓🥰 We are honored to have Janel Ancayan share her insights. Janel is a Public Information Specialist at West Basin Municipal Water District. Her duties involve the coordination of the District’s education programs including water treatment facility tours, community science activities, engineering challenges and water learning resources. Janel has over eight years of experience in environmental education and has a lifetime interest in sustainability and community engagement.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara. In her spare time, Janel enjoys practicing yoga, gardening, and spending time with her husband and two dogs Kyla Ren and Beau. Join us March 22nd at 11am to be part of the discussion! 🌿✨💚

Opt outside at the Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve in 2025 🌿✨☀️
02/20/2025

Opt outside at the Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve in 2025 🌿✨☀️

Late winter things 🌿✨ poppies are starting to pop 🧡
02/15/2025

Late winter things 🌿✨ poppies are starting to pop 🧡

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1200 W 170th Street
Gardena, CA
90247

Opening Hours

Saturday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13102170681

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