93. Hike and Birdwatch in the Ballona Wetlands

Located just south of Marina del Rey, the Ballona Wetlands is the last coastal wetlands ecosystem remaining in Los Angeles and one of the city’s largest open areas of nature. The Ballona Wetlands is an important stop for birds migrating on the Pacific Migratory Flyway. More than 1,100 varieties of plants and animals can be found in the Ballona Wetlands.

The Ballona Wetlands Land Trust is implementing a land acquisition campaign to raise money for the purchase of the remaining Ballona Wetlands ecosystem; to preserve it as a wildlife refuge and public park. The Land Trust has already helped in preserving 600 acres, which is now state-owned, and they will begin restoration in early 2007; maintaining the natural habitat, creating hiking and biking trails, installing viewing platforms, and creating a recreational area.

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