A successful partnership of life, community, and the City of Torrance.
A successful partnership of life, community, and the City of Torrance.
The Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center is free to the public and open during the times listed below. These hours and schedule may change due to adverse weather, other environmental conditions, and volunteer availability. Please call the Nature Center (310) 782 - 3989 before you visit to verify the status.
Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Excluding holidays
| Day | Open |
|---|---|
| Sunday - Thursday | CLOSED |
| Friday | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.* |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.* |
*Dependent on volunteer availability
| Day | Time | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Thursdays (1st of the month) | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Tyke Hike - Ages 0 - 6 years ($5 donation) Bring your very young children for a walk in the Preserve (strollers OK). |
| Thursdays (2nd of the month) | 10:30 a.m. - Noon | Nature Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 years Listen to a story, science, crafts. |
| Friday (every week) | 10 a.m. - Noon | Friday Fun - Ages 3 - 6 years A new learning topic about nature every week, crafts, science, story time. |
| Saturdays (2nd of the month) | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Nature Walk - All ages Explore the Preserve with a trained docent. |
| Saturdays (2nd of the month) | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (winter and spring) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm (summer and fall) |
Night Hike - Night Hike - All ages ($5/person or $10/family) Explore the Marsh at night. |
| Saturdays (3rd of the month) | 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Henrietta Basin Walk - All ages Meet at 20501 Henrietta St., Torrance, for a docent-led tour of Henrietta Basin. |
| Saturdays (4th of the month) | On hold until further notice | PV/SB Audubon Society Bird Walk is now . Looking at Birds of the South Bay Online registration only, announced monthly. |
| Saturdays (weather permitting) | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Habitat Restoration Planting, habitat maintenance and creation, non-native plant & litter removal. |