Community

SBPC hosts year-round activities to encourage learning and engagement with nature as well as providing opportunities for residents to make a difference and get involved in their communities.

Locations include Hopkins Wilderness Park, the Hermosa Valley Greenbelt Trail, the Community Garden and the Redondo Beach Bluffs among others. Whether you get involved with habitat restoration, native plant workshops, special projects, or related events, there is something for everyone to do.

FIND A RESTORATION EVENT HERE.

Nature Walks

SBPC also leads monthly nature walks and a Junior Urban Naturalist Program (JUNP) at Hopkins Wilderness Park in Redondo Beach. The JUNP Nature walks (from 10-11) are guided and include reading and writing in the JUNP booklet. The Nature Walks open to all ages (11:15-12) are guided nature walks on the same topic as the JUNP. Trained volunteers lead children and adults through a 1-hr sensory learning experience. These experiences focus on different topics every month based on relevant seasonal occurrences. Topics may include Birds, Pollinators, Plant Reproduction, Color exploration, and more! All walks are free and open to the public. Donations are always welcomed. Space is limited , so please sign up at the link below.

In addition to these monthly walks, SBPC also hosts El Segundo Blue butterfly walks in the summer for a limited time.

SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT WALK HERE

Your Support matters

In addition to leading Nature Walks*, SBPC volunteers collaborate and guide local scouts on a variety of projects. SBPC offers a Badge Program for those scouts, organizations and individuals meeting the requirements. To claim your badge please fill out THIS FORM. Badges are awarded for those who complete one of the following:

One Scout project (bronze, silver, gold)
JUNP walk series (minimum 3 walks)
Volunteer for 3 SBPC led events including restoration days, events, pollinator garden planting/presentations etc.
*The Junior Urban Naturalist Program (JUNP) was developed for SBPC and Hopkins Wilderness Park by Mary Simun. All rights and ownership were donated to SBPC in ©2022.

High School Scholarships

SBPC is proud to offer scholarships for high school seniors interested in environmental studies. The scholarship program was founded by Board Member Mary Simun in 2023 and currently honors two schools in the South Bay area with the goal to include many more.

Student Ambassadors

SBPC partners with educators, environmental specialists, and local professionals to provide educational opportunities to local students. Participants of all ages learn valuable skills in conservation while making a difference in their own communities and earning community service hours. More info about the Student Ambassador program HERE. South Bay Parkland Conservancy

Mentors Student Ambassadors (mostly high school juniors and seniors) interested in resume building and leadership opportunities within our organization
Collaborates with schools to build pollinator gardens, conduct outdoor research, and develop tailored educational programs. These programs align with class curriculum and teacher/student objectives, inspiring the next generation of conservationists and environmental professionals.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

School

Why do you want to be an SBPC Student Ambassador

What environmental issues in the South Bay are you most concerned about?

Example: environmental stewardship, recruiting more students, recycling, animals, communications, increasing parkland

What would you like to accomplish as SBPC Student Ambassador

What skills would you bring to SBPC?

Other Engagement Opportunities

SBPC invites service clubs, youth organizations, corporations, and like-minded organizations to join in on our projects to gain community service hours, complete merit badge requirements, and collaborate on common events. SBPC also drives community initiatives including the Redondo Beach Community Garden volunteer efforts, and collaborates with organizations, such as the US Fish and Wildlife Service, on ongoing Bluff restoration in the South Bay.

Download SBPC Educational & Engagement Opportunities Brochure