Environmental Press # 153

Subj: NOV 16: Tongva uses of Local Plants and Herbs
Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2002 09:39:23 -0800
From: Doug Korthof <doug@seal-beach.org>
To: voiceforveterans@aol.com (via HellmanMesa@SealBeach.org)

WHAT: GABRIELENO/TONGVA USES OF LOCAL PLANTS & HERBS
WHEN: SATURDAY, NOV. 16, 10 a.m. TO 12 Noon
WHERE: Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, torrance
COST: FREE

Hi,

The Madrona Marsh is one of the hidden jewels of SoCal. On Saturday, Nov. 16, Linda Gonzalez will present a program on native plants and their care and use by the First Nation
of this area, now called the Gabrieleno (or Gabrielino) /Tongva.

 

  

----------------------FLYER INFORMATION

"Learn how the native peoples of the South Bay and Catalina Island used local plants and herbs in their everyday lives. This 'hands-on' program provides you with the opportunity to examine and discover the many uses of local herbs and plants as the Gabrielino/Tongva used them. Participants can look forward to making and taking home a craft made from local native plants.

Saturday, November 16
10 a.m. to 12 noon
free Presented by Linda Gonzalez
Madrona Marsh Nature Center
3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
310-782-3989
City of Torrance Parks and Recreation Dept."

MAP: http://www.tprd.torrnet.com/Marsh/mshmap2.jpg

----------------------MADRONA MARSH WEBSITE

http://www.tprd.torrnet.com/marsh.htm "An Island of Wilderness in the City"

"A visit to the Madrona Marsh is truly a unique experience. Come and explore one of the last remaining vernal marshes in southern California.

"The Madrona Marsh Nature Center is open 7 days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve is located at 3201 Plaza Del Amo, in Torrance. The entrance gate to the Preserve is directly across the street from the Nature Center, where there's plenty of parking available. Madrona Marsh Nature Center (310) 782-3989"
MAP: http://www.tprd.torrnet.com/Marsh/mshmap2.jpg

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