Native Plant Garden History
In the year 2000, after the Madrona Marsh Nature Center was constructed, a plan was needed for landscaping around the new building. Carol Roelen submitted a letter to the City …
Marsh Insider Newsletter – February 2026
The fifth-grade class of 2026 from Victor Elementary School in Torrance (approximately 180 students over a three-day time span) went beyond their classroom walls during a visit to Madrona Marsh …
Help Name Our New Animal Ambassador
Our Madrona Marsh kids are welcome to help us find a great name for our new animal ambassador living at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center. The new ambassador is a …
Living with Racoons
Raccoons are such furry bundles of cuteness, it’s hard not to want them in your garden. That is, until you get to know just how much havoc they can create. …
Marsh Insider Newsletter – December 2025
This edition of the newsletter brings sad news about one of our animal ambassadors, Scooby.
Saying Goodbye to Scooby
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our most recognized and beloved animal ambassador, Scooby the Gopher Snake. After a long year of health challenges, Scooby …
Common Birds of the Madrona Marsh Preserve
Here is a great choice for a beginner birder. This is an easy-to-use birding book for visitors to Madrona Marsh Preserve! IN THE GIFT SHOP NOW! This is a wonderful book and …
Marsh Insider Newsletter – November 2025
This edition of the newsletter highlights the promise of a soon-to-come wet season as seeds beneath the soil stir in response to October’s rain, readying the marsh for life anew. …