Green/Environmental http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=startup;calID=8062;token=guest.7e25d4aa59abdca219c967657a795561 WebEvent View 2.7.0 build 42684 Tour de Torrance - looking at birds in the South Bay http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=47452;token=guest.7e25d4aa59abdca219c967657a795561 Nature Center Date: Tue, Jul 3, 2012 Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Description: Take a stroll with Dave Moody and Ron Melin as you identify the different species of birds at the Madrona Marsh as well as other parks throughout the City of Torrance. This walk is welcome to all ages and is free. Re-occurs on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month. Independence Day http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=74969;token=guest.7e25d4aa59abdca219c967657a795561 webmaster@TorranceCA.Gov Date: Wed, Jul 4, 2012 Description: City Hall will be closed Propagation Society http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=66114;token=guest.7e25d4aa59abdca219c967657a795561 Nature Center Date: Thu, Jul 5, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Description: Join the Propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seeds for the future of the Preserve. Learn how to: prepare soil for planting on the Marsh, grow native plants for restoration and fund raising events at the Madrona Marsh, 'pot up' plants to larger containers, collect and 'clean' seeds and prune native plants in the nursery. This program occurs every Thursday. Best for Adults or College Age Students. FREE For more information contact the Nature Center at; (310)782-3989. Habitat Restoration / Community Service for Students http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=48139;token=guest.7e25d4aa59abdca219c967657a795561 Nature Center Date: Sat, Jul 7, 2012 Time: 8:45 AM - Noon Description: Starting June 1, 2012, 50 person limit for this program. You must register to attend. You may register on Saturdays at 12 noon or you may register by calling the Nature Center at; (310)782-3989. If you plan to attend with a group each person must individually sign up. If you no show after you have signed up, you may not sign up again for 2 weeks. Join us for our restoration program every Saturday from 8:45 a.m. - 12 noon on the Preserve planting natives, weeding, propagating or maybe watering new plants. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and be ready to work. Refreshments are provided. Rain cancels this program. Late comers will be sent away. If you are 15 years or younger you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. "Out of the Wilds & Into Your Garden, Fantastical Flies" Native Gardening Plant Class Series http://www.torranceca.gov/events/webevent.plx?cmd=showevent;eventID=43197;token=guest.7e25d4aa59abdca219c967657a795561 Nature Center Date: Sat, Jul 7, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - Noon Description: Please join CSUDH professor Dr. Connie Vadheim for entertaining and educational classes on various native plant topics. Every month is a different topic - never the same class twice! Topics range from 'Edible Seeds and Berries' to 'Chaparrel Communities and Pruning Techniques'. After each presentation, Connie will lead the class through the Nature Center's Native Plant Garden to illustrate key points and further discussion. Handouts are included. This class is best for adults. Donations accepted.