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TWO FREE Family Friendly, Nature Friendly Events Sept. 5: (1) Saturday 8 a.m. "Raptor Ramble" Los Cerritos Wetlands Walk AND (2) Saturday 5 p.m.-8 p.m. City Roots Urban Nature Festival & Concert @ Colorado Lagoon


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(Sept. 4, 2014, 7:10 a.m.) -- Kick off the Labor Day weekend by enjoying TWO FREE, family-friendly, nature friendly events on Saturday Sept. 5: On Saturday morning, an enlightening walk through the Los Cerritos Hellman area Wetlands, AND on Saturday late afternoon-early evening, the first ever City Roots Urban Nature Festival & Concert at Colorado Lagoon.

On Saturday Sept. 5 -- 8:00 a.m. sharp -- the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust offers a "Raptor Ramble" walk through the now-publicly owned Hellman portion of Los Cerritos Wetlands. Wetlands Land Trust Exec. Director Elizabeth Lambe says:

This one of my favorite nature walks. Not only will you get a chance to check out Los Cerritos Wetlands from the Seal Beach side, but you will likely spot a Belding's Savannah Sparrow. The Belding's love to nest in the salt marsh that is found in Los Cerritos Wetlands. And with only about 2,000 pairs of these birds left in the world, to spot one is a special treat.

Another special thing about this Saturday's nature walk is the opportunity you will have to learn about the native people who once lived in and near our local wetlands. Who were they? How did they live? And what happened to them? Those are some of the questions that will be answered if you join us on our walk.

WHAT: Raptor Ramble Nature Walk of Los Cerritos Wetlands.
WHEN: Saturday, September 5th, 2015, at 8:00 am sharp! Parking lot gate will open at 7:45 am and close at 8:10 am. No late-comers can be admitted for the tour, and all participants must stay for the entire tour, which will end by 10:00 am.
WHERE AND WEAR: Meet in the driveway/parking area at the corner of 1st Street and PCH n Seal Beach. There will be signs. Wear close-toed shoes; and kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

For a flier and map, click here. To RSVP send an email to elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.

AND on Saturday at late afternoon-early evening, take in the first ever free City Roots Urban Nature Festival and Concert from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Colorado Lagoon hosted by the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust and Friends of Colorado Lagoon (scroll down for info):






Ms. Lambe writes:

What a great way to spend part of your Labor Day weekend. Not only will you get to know some of the interesting groups that are working to bring nature back to our urban environment but you will get to spend time at the Colorado Lagoon, a wonderful natural area that is also a great venue for a concert.

Most people don't know that the Colorado Lagoon was once an unbroken parcel of Los Cerritos Wetlands, before urban development fragmented and divided these once-vast natural lands. So we are excited to partner with Friends of Colorado Lagoon for this fun celebration of all that urban nature offers us here in Long Beach and surrounding communities.

The music will be great, too! Our featured band will be the Salty Suites, who will start their performance at 7PM, giving attendees plenty of time to check out the hands-on exhibits, kids' activities, and local organizations promoting natural open spaces, outdoor education, recreation, natural history, wildlife, and more. Lawn and beach seating for the free concert is limited, so I urge you to arrive at 5PM to stake out your spot with your blanket or lawn chairs.

Our valued partner South Bay Wildlife Rehab will also be there with their impressive raptors, along with two mobile science and ecology museums that can be explored for no charge. For dinner you can purchase yummy choices from the Canvas Food Truck or bring your own picnic, plus Councilwoman Suzie Price's office is hosting a fun s'mores bar.

We will be gathering on the north bank of the Colorado Lagoon. Festival attendees can enter from 6th St adjacent to the golf course, or from the south bank, crossing the pedestrian bridge over the water. Free bike valet sponsored by Representative Alan Lowenthal's office for those arriving on two wheels. Sorry, dogs have to sit this one out, they aren't permitted at the Lagoon.


The event has a Facebook page at this link. Pass it on! And enjoy!

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