Bixby Marshland Open House August 2021

24501 S. Figueroa St,Carson CA 90745

07 August, 2021

Description

The Bixby Marsh is a hidden gem in Carson. Learn how and why the Sanitation Districts restored it to the beautiful habitat it is today. Bixby is back! Bixby Marshland is opened to the public for in-person visits on the first Saturday of the month from 8 am to 12 pm. No RSVP is required . Just drive to the south west corner of Sepulveda Blvd. on Figueroa St. in Carson (closest address is 24501 S. Figueroa St. Carson, CA 90745). Look for parking lot entrance with the black gate. There will be docents to site to provide a tour or you can just enjoy Bixby on your nature walk. All Sanitation Districts' events are free and open to the public. Did you know the Sanitation Districts own and maintain a marshland? Yes, it’s true! The Bixby Marshland was restored by the Sanitation Districts and reopened to the public in 2009. Since the marsh has been rejuvenated, a large variety of plants, birds, fish, and animals call the Bixby Marshland home including 110 plants , 69 bird species ( including ducks, herons, egrets, coots, hummingbirds and more), and 84 wildlife species, including Baja California treefrogs and the common side-blotched lizards. Come and learn why this marsh is important to LA's waterways. The Sanitation Districts consist of 24 independent special districts serving about 5.6 million people in Los Angeles County. Our service area covers approximately 850 square miles and emcompasses 78 cities and unincorporated territory within the county. Our mission is to protect public health and the environment though innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management and, in doing so, convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy, and recycled materials.