OUR MISSION

Championing the restoration and protection of Los Angeles’ last coastal wetland and educating our diverse community as stewards of nature.

FRIENDS BY THE NUMBERS
(SINCE 1978)

Friend’s impact on Ballona, by the numbers

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NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS

News and Highlights

Oct 21, 2024

The Jefferson Trail has been reopened!

Oct 21, 2024

The trail along Jefferson Blvd along the Ballona Freshwater Marsh has seen some major changes over the past few years and has now been rehabilitated! Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues to enjoy this amazing space from dawn to dusk every day!

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Oct 21, 2024

Sep 4, 2024

Jefferson Trail Reopening Article By Dr. David Kay

Sep 4, 2024

You read that right- the Jefferson Trail is ready to reopen in early October!

This Saturday the Ballona Wetlands Conservancy hosted a small walk to preview the restoration of Jefferson Trail and drum up excitement for the reopening coming soon. Dr. David Kay shares the information you want to know in his new article on the Patch.

OUR MISSION

Championing the restoration and protection of Los Angeles’ last coastal wetland and educating our diverse community as stewards of nature.

FRIENDS BY THE NUMBERS(SINCE 1978)

NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS

FRIENDS BY THE NUMBERS
(SINCE 1978)