Restore Habitat for Monarch Butterflies

35000 E Pacific Coast Highway,Malibu CA 90265

11 February, 2023

Description

During their migration, Monarch Butterfly take advantage of California’s mild winter climate and stop to rest in areas like Leo Carrillo State Park. The Woolsey Fire destroyed many of the flowers and trees in the park that Monarchs depend upon. Arroyo Sequit, which winds through Leo Carrillo State Park, is also one of the rare creek systems in Southern CA that endangered Southern Steelhead Trout historically utilize for spawning. After the Woolsey Fire, without tree and plant roots to stabilize the soils of the watershed, Arroyo Sequit experienced flooding and the waters transported massive amounts of sediment into the stream, thus altering its characteristics and making it uninhabitable for Southern Steelhead Trout. During this restoration effort, volunteers will help to remove trash and plant important trees and flowers to benefit both Monarchs and Steelhead. Join the Watershed Stewards Program, CA State Parks and the RCD to help restore this vital area! Please note all minors must be accompanied by an adult throughout this event.