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Madrona Marsh

One of the last vestiges of the extensive marshland that once covered Southern California coastal plain

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? Discovery Zone – Explore, Discover, Wonder!

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Welcome to the Discovery Zone at Madrona Marsh — a hands-on space where young explorers can learn about nature through play, curiosity, and discovery! Kids can touch, observe, and investigate real objects from the marsh, including feathers, seeds, animal tracks, shells, and plant samples. Interactive displays and simple science activities help children learn how plants

Phenology Presentation

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Join us for a presentation on phenology given by Chloe Moyer, working to complete her Girl Scout Gold Award.    

Young Naturalist Camp

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Welcome to the 2026 Young Naturalist Program for students entering grades 4–6 in September 2026. The program will take place at the Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center, located at 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, CA 90503. For additional information, please call 310-782-3989. We are very excited that your child will be participating in this
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  • Madrona Marsh 2025-2026 Student Scientist Environmental Research Projects

    During the 2025-2026 academic year, thirteen high school and college students conducted eleven environmental research projects at Madrona Marsh under the scientific mentorship of Miriam Taeubel, Ph.D. (Madrona Marsh Instructor II/California Earth Science). These are the students and their projects: Grace Choi, West High School: Evaluating Air Pollution on the Bacterial Microbiomes of Lichen in Urban Wetlands _______________________________ Riley Coleman, South High School: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Natural Herbicides on…

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    Madrona Marsh 2025-2026 Student Scientist Environmental Research Projects

Our story of conservation and community

For over fifty years, Friends of Madrona Marsh has been a critical force in preserving this unique urban wetland. We work closely with the City of Torrance to protect and celebrate this natural treasure.

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Our Core Focus

A successful partnership of life, community, and the City of Torrance.

Protecting a vital urban wetland

Conserving native habitat and supporting local wildlife.

Engagement with Community

Offering tours and events to connect people with nature.

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Supporting local hands-on conservation efforts.

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Friends of the Friends of Madrona Marsh

Local Organizations that also support nature and work with The Friends of Madrona Marsh

Palos Verdes Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes / South Bay Audubon Society

Palos Verdes / South Bay Audubon Society

South Bay Parkland Conservancy

South Bay Parkland Conservancy

International Bird Rescue

International Bird Rescue

California Native Plant Society - South Coast Chapter

California Native Plant Society - South Coast Chapter