Staff
Partnership: The City of Torrance and The Friends of Madrona Marsh
The Madrona Marsh is owned by the City of Torrance. It is kept in perpetuity as a wildlife preserve and under the stewardship of the City’s Park and Community Services Department. The City is the employer of any paid personnel who work at Madrona Marsh and Nature Preserve Center.
The Friends of Madrona Marsh is a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to the preservation, education, and aesthetics of the Madrona Marsh Preserve. The organization is the steward and advocate for the Preserve and works in coordination with the City of Torrance.
They create programs, serve as sponsors, and conduct activities that promote understanding, enjoyment, and preservation of the marsh. Members and volunteers also lead tours as docents and assist in Nature Center and Preserve projects.
Liz Evans, Preserve Manager
Liz is a naturalist with more than a decade of experience in plant care, ecological restoration, and community-centered environmental education. Most recently, she served as a horticulturist at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, where she cared for the museum’s certified wildlife habitat and led a dedicated corps of garden volunteers—guiding major seasonal plantings and ongoing maintenance. As a long-time member of the museum’s Community Engagement Council, she helped design and deliver science-based programs for partners including the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, the Ahmanson Senior Center, the Theodore Payne Foundation, and others.
Previously, Liz managed a retail and wholesale nursery in the Torrance/Gardena area and conducted restoration work near the Los Padres National Forest. She holds advanced degrees in environmental history and is excited to support the City of Torrance and Madrona Marsh Preserve.