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The Madrona Marsh Preserve, in the city of Torrance in the South Bay region of Southern California, is a seasonal wetland with vernal pools. The 43 acres (17 ha) was a former site of oil wells and is one of the few natural areas remaining within an urban landscape. [1] Formed eons ago when the mountains of the Palos Verdes Peninsula rose to the ...
The original extent of Ballona Wetlands likely ranged between 1,500 acres (6.1 km 2) [7] and 2,100 acres (8.5 km 2). [8] The wetlands can be roughly divided into five ecologically distinct areas: saltwater marsh (wetland fed by the ocean), freshwater marsh (wetland fed by creeks and streams), riparian corridor (creek bottomland), sand dunes and bluffs.
At 34, Matt Smith is a widower and amateur botanist whose grief and passion are fueling a quest some might call quixotic — to photograph every plant native to Los Angeles County.
Wilson Park at sunset Madrona Marsh Park during springtime. The Torrance City Parks Department directs and maintains the thirty Torrance City Parks. [59] They include: Wilson Park – the 44 acres (0.18 km 2) park has picnic and sports facilities, including a gymnasium, skatepark, [60] and roller-hockey rink.
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By December 1973, the Torrance City Council took a step closer to acquiring land for both Columbia Park and also for Madrona Marsh Preserve, protecting the last vernal marsh and wetlands remaining in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. [15] In 1975 the state of California agreed to provide funds for the development of Columbia Park. [16]
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the U.S., is just a short drive away, offering endless opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring.
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