Written by Mike Armstrong Old maps of the New World often show blank spaces marked “Tierras Desconocidas” or “Lands Unknown.” Well, we have one of...
Archive for tag: plants
The Proof is in the Flowers
Have you ever volunteered on a Bolsa Chica Land Trust Stewards work day? Have you donated to the Bolsa Chica Land Trust? Do you wonder...
Agave americana- American Century Plant
The Agave americana, or better known as the American century plant, is blooming at Bolsa Chica (early summer months). They are quite impressive plants. Like...
Stewards for March
On Sunday March 6th it was pouring rain when I woke up. Regardless, I got dressed and drove down to Bolsa Chica. When I arrived...
10 Reasons to LOVE Bolsa Chica
The first time I visited Bolsa Chica I was wearing a bright orange vest, rain boats, and binoculars. I had volunteered with one of my...
Experiments on the Mesa
Last week Core Team Steward Mike and I went out on a cloudy morning with stakes, measuring tape, notepad and GPS to mark out a...
Tending the newly planted natives after some lovely rain
It rained off and on starting Sunday Nov. 30 to Wednesday night which was wonderful. All the plants soaked it up and the ground was still pretty...
A visit from a sea lion while planting grass
Last Saturday the 15th we had a rather large group of volunteers out to help restore the Mesa. We had Cerritos college students, Paramount High...