August 2020 Newsletter

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View this email in your browser August 2020 Newsletter Fall Planting in Wilderness Park Safety precautions remain.  Even though it's been reported that the Covid-19 numbers are trending in a more positive direction for LA county, the safety guidelines remain. Patrons are asked to practice social distancing, wear face coverings, and follow COVID-19 guidelines in place for all parks and public spaces in Redondo Beach. We are as eager as everyone else to continue our work there, but the safety of our residents comes first. Enjoy the park, safely, with your families and we'll be in touch once we are able to coordinate some planting events. Fundraising for the Esplanade Bluff Parklet Design revisions and continued fundraising. The proposed design for the Esplanade Bluff Garden, located between Knob Hill and Avenue A, is undergoing a few revisions as we continue to raise funds for the project. This garden will: be a native plant butterfly garden with beautiful seating areas overlooking the Pacific. provide an island of habitat that will connect the breeding butterfly habitat throughout the South Bay. incorporate new landscaping that will enable visitors to enjoy the garden and ocean views with a pathway and seating. The estimated cost of installing the garden and hardscape is approximately $43,000. Thank you for all your generous donations to date! We will be sharing more fundraising information soon. Please help spread the word. For questions or to get involved reach out to aga@southbayparks.org SBPC Bluff Garden Committee photo'd at the site of the new butterfly bluff garden.  Help spread the word on social media or share this email to help us reach our goal! DONATE Introductions: Our Board Members and Volunteers Meet SBPC's new Vice President, Mara Lang   As a co-writer of this newsletter, I wanted to write to you directly, and first, thank you for supporting SBPC’s mission, be that by reading this newsletter, volunteering your time, donating, or being an advocate for green space in your own way. I have so much gratitude for the efforts of this community, and see each gesture as an investment of hope, for a greener and more nature-centric South Bay. Growing up in a Tree City USA, just 30 minutes south, I came to appreciate the magic of an expansive urban tree canopy. With two towering magnolias in front of every house, and miles of shaded horse trails, the backdrop of my childhood was illustrated with trees. As a resident of Redondo Beach for more than 10 years, I have become familiar, not only with individual trees in my neighborhood, their health, or, their untimely removal, but with the absence of trees in the city. I came to SBPC seeking support for a comprehensive tree ordinance, what I found was this wonderful community. Being a part of SBPC has made my world smaller, and richer.  Although I did not come from the environmental world, instead, making my way into television production, by way of the UCLA English department, it has been rewarding to see skills I honed in that cut throat, fast paced environment, useful in furthering a cause that I have always been passionate about. As a parent, I also see the hours I volunteer at SBPC as a wish for my kid’s future. Children, and people of all ages, are drawn to nature. The benefits of outdoor time amongst bugs, dirt, trees and animals should be something everyone has access to.  This past summer I had the great fortune of camping in Big Sur, Bryce Canyon and riding bikes through Zion National Park. The grandness, purity and beauty of this natural planet often turns me into a puddle of emotions, it is incredible! By working with SBPC, and investing in parkland and planting trees and native flora, I hope one day there can be a bit of that awe in our everyday.    Community Garden Updates Together with the Garden of Guadalupe, SBPC is working on securing land for this much-needed community resource.  Since the last newsletter, the Redondo Beach community garden sub-committee has continued with their exploration of land options, budgets, plot layouts, and volunteer interest. Brianna Egan, native Redondo Beach resident, and Master in Public Policy student gave a presentation at the District 1 community meeting with Nils Nehrenheim. You can view that presentation here. She fielded questions and gauged a lot of positive interest in the project. The committee will continue to reach out to the city and council members to build support. The master plan will be to present at the parks and recreation commission and then the city council. Feel free to reach out should you have any questions, suggestions, or comments! mara@southbayparks.org Family Craft: Natural Tie-Dye Because everyone loves a good tie-dye Tie-dye is a universal method of decorating textiles, practiced the world over for more than 600 years. It's made a comeback this year because we are all spending so much time at home and with families. We're all looking for projects and looking to make our home wear more exciting. The trend shows no signs of slowing down and there's plenty of natural ways to do it. Here is one guide to natural tie-dye from the Chelsea Project . Your donation today helps make SBPC's ongoing efforts possible. There is no better time to invest in our parklands than the present. SBPC is a volunteer-run organization. Your donation goes towards things like plants, tools, landscape professionals, public education and outreach materials.    DONATE Want to change how you receive these emails? 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