OPEN SPACES Volume 16, Number 1 Land Conservancy First Quarter, 2004 The Hills Are Alive . . . Blue Return The winter rains and The habitat restoration on the site, including the propaga- warm spring days are tion of the plants for the program, is performed by the perfect for flowers—and Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy under the direction of butterflies. This may be a a consulting restoration ecologist (www.serg.sdsu.edu/SERG). record year for the most endangered butterfly on the planet. “I Dan Ryan, PVPLC Stewardship Director, says “it’s exciting to think the butterfly is doing lots, lots better this year than last see the butterflies in such numbers this year. We really hope year,” said Dr. Gordon Pratt, who is monitoring the endan- that the breeding program will be a success and that eventually gered Palos Verdes blue butterfly in recovery. Dr. Pratt, a we will be able to reintroduce the butterfly to all of our pro- Researcher at the University of California at Riverside, is a ject areas.” specialist in butterflies. Although it is too early to know for The captive breeding program for the butterfly is handled by sure how the butterfly will do this The Urban Wildlands Group, a nonprofit year, Pratt has already observed the organization “dedicated to the conserva- highest number seen in one day for a tion of species, habitats, and ecological long time. “It seems as if we are seeing processes in urban and urbanizing areas” a boom this year – the ones that (www.urbanwildlands.org). Under the should have come out last year are direction of Dr. Mattoni, butterfly pupae coming out now along with this year’s are removed from refrigerated storage butterflies.” and the butterflies emerge. They are The Palos Verdes blue butterfly then placed into cages made from has been called “the rarest butterfly on netting placed over deerweed (Lotus earth.” It was identified as a special scoparius) plants. The butterflies, who species found only on the Palos Verdes live only about five days as adults, mate Peninsula in the late 1970’s. In the and the females lay eggs on deerweed early 80’s, the only known locations foliage. The eggs hatch into larvae, where it existed were cleared of habitat and the butterfly was which feed and grow on the plant. In the wild, the larvae crawl thought to be extinct. In 1994 a team of researchers led by down into the debris on the ground where they form pupae, Dr. Rudi Mattoni rediscovered the butterfly at the Defense but for captive rearing they are collected and pupate in the lab. Fuel Supply Point in San Pedro, which receives, stores and The goal of all these efforts is to distributes diesel and jet fuels for military use in California, save this special species from Arizona and Nevada. extinction and restore it to health in Since that time, the Defense Logistics Agency, which its native habitat. We hope the operates the facility, has funded habitat restoration and a apparent success of this year’s breeding program for the blue butterfly. Major Jason Pike, an season means we’re on the right entomologist for the DLA who has been monitoring the path. project this spring, commented, “The military takes its respon- sibilities for on its properties very seri- Breeding cages placed over deerweed ously, and DLA is pleased to provide support for the blue plants provide a controlled environment butterfly project.” for the butterflies. Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Page 2 president’s remarks

The Land Conservancy has a yearly retreat where our Board members and staff dedicate a day or a weekend to discussing our priorities and making plans for the next one to three years. This year’s off-site is scheduled for mid-April. Over the years, these sessions have proven to be very valuable both in setting our priorities and as opportunities for new Board members to Preservation of become acquainted with and to participate in the organization. Open Spaces We usually invite outside speakers to share their insights on timely topics. For example, in some of our first sessions, trainers from the California Coastal Conservancy and the Trust for A Statement of Purpose Public Land related best practices developed by other local land preservation organizations. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Speakers have helped us understand our role and the perspectives of municipalities and Land Conservancy is a landowners. More recently, speakers have discussed how we can raise funds for large acquisi- nonprofit, nonpolitical, public- tion projects and described techniques other organizations have used to increase their effectiveness. benefit corporation formed to We also use these sessions to develop new concepts and preserve undeveloped land in prioritize activities for the coming year. Our Nature Walk perpetuity as open space for program evolved from one of these sessions many years ago. PALOS V ERDES historical, educational, Our Third Grade Education and land stewardship programs ecological, recreational and PENINSULA have also been priority discussion topics. We developed our scenic purposes. LAND A diverse group of volunteers strategic plan during a two-day session a few years ago. from the South Bay makes up One of our topics this year will be board development— CONSERVANCY the PVPLC's managing Board of the role of board members, the kinds of skills we need to Board of Directors Directors and its adjunct have represented on the board, and the relationship of the Bill Ailor, President Bruce Biesman-Simons, Executive advisory board. These private board to the staff. Vice President citizens have been drawn Mike Kilroy, Vice President Board development is particularly important as we evolve Henry Jurgens, Secretary together by their belief that from a “board members do everything” perspective, charac- Bob Bothamley, Treasurer open space is crucial to the Shirley Borks teristic of a young organization with no staff, to a more of a well-being of our community. Don Crocker “board sets goals and policies, staff manages the day to day Allen Franz Land acquisition by the PVPLC Leah Marinkovich operations” mode. With a yearly budget of over $1 Million, is through purchase and gift. In Ellen Perkins this type of change has been essential. Anke Raue addition to the good will James Scharffenberger engendered by gift giving, A continuing component to these discussions is the Jack Smith Bill Swank landowners and others who support we receive from our talented and dedicated volun- Warren Sweetnam donate land or funds to the teers. We want volunteer experiences to be rewarding for Executive Director Barbara Dye PVPLC may realize significant the individual and meaningful for the community, and we are Associate Director tax benefits. continually looking for ways to increase the involvement of Andrea Vona Office Manager volunteers in our projects and programs. Mary Ellen Richardson Land Stewardship We will be discussing board development, future projects, Dan Ryan, Director Open Spaces volunteer involvement, and several other topics in April. If you Arthur Bonner A Newsletter Published by the Balthazar Gonzalez have suggestions for things you’d like to see the Land Conservancy Jose Gonzalez Palos Verdes Peninsula pursue in the future, please call our office (541-7613) or send Development Land Conservancy Debbie DiBiase, Director PO Box 3427 us an e-mail ([email protected]). Susanna Klein, Volunteer Coordinator Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 I’ll give a report on the retreat in our next newsletter. Office Telephone: Education Program Director John Nieto (310) 541-7613 George F Canyon Naturalist Office Fax: (310) 541-7623 Bill Ailor Loretta Rose E-mail: [email protected] Student Representatives Home Page: www.pvplc.org President Alyssa Gray, San Pedro High Alex Lovell, Chadwick Lindsey Marinkovich, PV High Kimmie Heintz, PV High Kylie Dennis, Rolling Hills Prep First Quarter 2004 Page 3 progress updates

Portuguese Bend Acquisition Effort Progresses The prognosis remains excellent for our efforts to preserve the remaining open space in Rancho Palos Verdes. A map of the preserve we are working to complete is shown below. The most recent milestone is the release to the public of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the City’s Natural Communities Conservation Plan. Residents have an opportunity to review both the plan (which has been available for review since June, 2003) and its EIR on the Rancho Palos Verdes web page: www.palosverdes.com/rpv. Both documents will be revised in PVPLC Stewardship Director Dan Ryan response to public comments and presented to the City Council for approval, probably in June. looks for blue butterflies at Chandler with Debbie Ruddock from the Coastal Anyone who is interested in learning more about these documents and the plans for the preserve Conservancy. is welcome to call the PVPLC office at 541-7613. We’d also be happy to make a presentation to homeowners associations or groups of any kind. In early March we had a visit from Debbie Ruddock, the South Coast Regional Manager for the California State Coastal Conservancy. The Coastal Conservancy has the responsibility for allocating state bond funds for projects along the coast. She was very impressed by the project, and will lend her support to our acquisition effort. Appraisals of the properties were prepared for the City several months ago, and these have been forwarded to the State for review. Establishing a value for the properties is a critical step toward allocation and approval of state funding. Although the election of a new governor has delayed processing of our application for funding from state bond measures, our advisors in Sacramento say that we are still first in line for funding. There are others actively seeking funding from this source, so we must remain proactive in this area. NCCP PRESERVE DESIGN Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Page 4 progress updates

White Point Nature Preserve Volunteer Days have been filled with people eager to make a difference in this coastal preserve in San Pedro. More than 13,000 native species have been planted on the western side of the Preserve. Soil preparation for the grassland restoration is complete and 28 acres have been hydroseeded with native A mix of grass seed and mulch is sprayed onto the bunch grasses and wildflowers. prepared ground. The dominant species in the seed mix is purple needlegrass (Nassella pulchra), an upright perennial bunchgrass that once existed in great numbers throughout the State’s coastal and valley grasslands. It is a very long-lived species; some estimates are that it may have a 100-year life span. N. pulchra grows up to 100 centimeters in height and flowers from late April to May. This grassland project at White Point is extremely important in the context of restora- tion ecology. Throughout California, most of the native perennial grasslands have been lost due to invasion by Mediterranean annual species, development, agriculture, and past grazing pressures. It is approximated that California has retained only about 1-2% of its native grassland communities. Restoration seeks to re-introduce species that once flourished, and improve native habitat quality and biodiversity. Needlegrass has long, graceful stems. It Grassland restoration of sites heavily invaded by exotic species is an ongoing conserva- has many fewer seeds than annual grasses because a plant can live for up to 100 tion challenge and there is as yet no agreed-upon methodology. A great deal of research is years. needed in this arena to determine the most effective conservation practices and techniques. Various grassland restoration techniques have been employed at White Point, and by studying the results, we hope to improve current methods of grassland restoration. The California Conservation Corp (CCC) has begun work on trail improvements, leveling surfaces and adding drainage channels to reduce erosion on existing trails. The CCC engages young men and women in meaningful work, public service and educational activities to assist them in becoming responsible citizens. Thanks to their work, White Point will boast nearly 3 miles of trails including a half mile of ADA accessible trails.

Education Program The Education Department is having a very successful spring season. We will have conducted 17 sessions of our nature study program at 16 schools by the end of April. The revised nature workbook with its new illustrations has been well received by students and teachers. More than 300 parent volunteers have been trained and over 1360 children will take part in the program and participate in nature walks near their schools. This year, we added our first year-round school, Eshelman Elementary in Lomita. Next year, we plan to add Point Fermin Elementary School in San Pedro.

Forrestal Preserve The early rains have resulted in vibrant growth of habitat and wildflowers in this preserve. A local Eagle Scout project brought more than 30 volunteers to replant the areas where non- native plants were removed from the canyons and where trails were repaired. We are looking forward to establishing new coastal sage scrub habitat along the trails, and willows and other wetland plants in the canyon. The Conservancy-led Steering Committee held a Multi-Use Trail Workshop and a public meeting to assist the Committee in making decisions about future trail use in the Preserve. The Committee’s recommendations will be submitted to the RPV City Council for approval. If you have an opinion about the trails at Forrestal, please complete the questionnaire that is available on the Land Conservancy and City web sites. For more information about the meetings of the Steering Committee, send an e-mail to [email protected] or sign up for the Forrestal Preserve list-serve on the RPV City web site (www.palosverdes.com/rpv/listserver/index.cfm). First Quarter 2004 Page 5 progress updates

George F Canyon The Nature Center has a new turtle – a red-eared slider named Miss Shelly – joining the snakes and tarantula. In the canyon the stream is flowing and the willows are blooming. The views from the bench at the top of the trail are magnificent and well worth the short hike. Birthday parties at the Center are great fun for kids, including a craft, a visit with the , and a walk up the canyon. Night walks, birdwatching and senior strolls are scheduled through the spring. Call the Nature Center at 547-0862 for more information.

Linden H. Chandler Preserve Wildflowers are blooming in the grasslands, and we hope to see blue butterflies among the flowers this year. The restored riparian area is being maintained and the willows are doing very well. The Rolling Hills Lions Hill Club is partnering with the Land Conservancy in an Adopt-an-Acre program at the Chandler Preserve. Kambiz Amirshahi, past president of the RHLHC and coordinator for the project, cites the Lions Kambiz Amirshahi in front of Club’s enthusiasm for helping the Palos Verdes blue butterfly as the main habitat at Chandler. reason for becoming involved. The RHLHC will clear an acre of land, plant natives that they raised money to purchase, and maintain the area free of weeds and non-native plants. This unique arrangement will Blooming bush lupines are sillouetted against the sky. benefit everyone involved, but most of all the PV blue butterfly.

Lunada Canyon Preserve The habitat restoration completed last year under a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is flourishing. Students from the PVPHS AP Environmental Science Class will be returning to the canyon to weed the two acres of habitat they helped plant earlier in the spring. We have applied for several grants to continue the restoration of the canyon, which is now choked with fennel and other invasives. Our vision is to create a habitat preserve that can support several pair of endangered California gnatcatchers.

DFSP Blue Butterfly Preserve and Native Plant Nursery Additional habitat for the butterfly has been installed on the slopes. Over 1000 plants were put into the ground between November and February, half of which were the Palos Verdes blue butterfly’s food plant. Since November, the nursery has provided native plants for the Land Conservancy’s restora- tion projects at Lunada Canyon, Forrestal, Chandler, White Point, and the DFSP. In the next few months, we will focus on providing supplemental grass species for the grasslands project and Butterflies cling to the stems of the deerweed plant. unique riparian species for the canyon at White Point. Much like the Post Office, the nursery’s work never ceases, with work now beginning on propagation for the 2004-2005 planting season. The Land Conservancy is working with an Eagle Scout to design and build work tables for use at our native plant nursery. The tables will replace our older work areas and provide space for transplanting and storing fragile plant species that would otherwise be on the local rabbits’ breakfast buffet. White Point Project Manager Andrea Vona and Restoration Technician Arthur Bonner admire the butterflies in one of the breeding cages. Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Page 6 membership news Peninsula Welcomes Russian Visitors Jack Smith Joins Board A group of Russian businessmen recently visited the White Point Nature Preserve during a visit to the Palos Verdes The PVPLC’s newest Peninsula sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. board member, Jack Smith, Hosted by the Rotary Club of Palos Verdes, the visit was part learned to appreciate open of the Chamber’s Open World Program, which seeks to build space on the farm in Nebraska bridges between business people in both countries. where he spent his childhood. Andrea Vona, White Point Project Manager, discussed the When he was fourteen, his White Point Nature Preserve and our habitat restoration family moved to Newport activities with the Russian visitors. “I particularly enjoyed Beach, where he could “swim comparing current land management practices in Russia to across the bay to my first job, those of the United States,” said Vona. “In Russia most of the selling paddle boards.” property is currently in pubic hands and there is a move to After obtaining a Masters increase privatization. In the U.S., much of our land is priva- degree in Business Administra- tized and there is a current trend toward creating areas of tion from Pepperdine University, public open space.” he spent thirty-five years with Southern California Gas Com- The Russians were pany, handling responsibilities that ranged from driving the big particularly interested trucks, to years in management, accounting, strategic planning in discussing the and marketing. He culminated his career by serving as the process of how local Manager of the Alternative Fuels programs, developing natural organizations can work gas-powered vehicles and the infrastructure to support them, effectively with and working with local and national environmental groups. government agencies Jack has always loved boats and has built two sailboats and and our experience is sailed up and down the West Coast. He lived on a 47 ft. working with the City wooden racing sloop on the Orange County coast for six of Los Angeles on the Members of the Rotary Club of Palos Verdes, years, until he married his wife Anne, now Vice President for the visiting Russians and Andrea Vona in the White Point project. habitat buffer area of the WPNP. Consumer Services, Mass Markets, for Sempra Utilities. They have one daughter, Christina, a student at and member of the Pony Club. Mariposa Circle Members Jack has become an active member of Earn Special Recognition the Peninsula’s equestrian community, Members of the Mariposa Circle were having served as the District Commissioner recognized at a reception at the home of of the Portuguese Bend Pony Club, and, David and Cindy Ruderman on February now as Vice President of the Palos Verdes 22nd. President Bill Ailor, Board members Horsemens Association. He says “I really Bill Ailor and wife, Barbara welcome Mariposa and staff thanked more than sixty of our think that preserving Portuguese Bend is an Circle members, Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg major donors for their generous support. extremely important goal. I saw what with Eileen and Jim Joyce. happened to Newport when it got crowded. Mariposa Circle members receive I saw Orange County explode with development. My ten regular updates on current Land Conservancy projects and are minute drive to the hardware store became 45 minutes. I see invited to special events and hikes throughout the year. The the potential for the same thing to happen here. I want to do Mariposa Circle is open to all who donate $1000 or more a what I can to preserve our quality of life in Palos Verdes.” year to the Land Conservancy. For more information, call Debbie DiBiase at 541-7613 ext. 202. First Quarter 2004 Page 7 membership news PVPLC Values Volunteers Volunteers are vital to the Land Conservancy’s ability to Susanna Klein Appointed carry out its mission, receive grant funds, and grow as a dynamic and successful organization. We depend on the many Volunteer Coordinator hours of service that volunteers provide Rancho Palos Verdes resident Susanna each month. Without these hours of Klein, who joined us as Development Associ- dedicated help, the Land Conservancy ate last fall, has been appointed our new would never be able to achieve so many of Volunteer Coordinator. She will be helping us its goals, and we would be far less success- to develop and strengthen our volunteer ful in winning the grants that are necessary program. to fund our projects. Originally from the East Coast, Susanna In fact, many grant applications and her husband, John, have recently returned require that we demonstrate our volun- to Palos Verdes after living in Tennessee and teer support. Grants generally never fund New Mexico. They have also spent time living the full cost of a project because grant- in Japan and England. makers assume continued, strong volun- As mother to four children, Susanna has teer service. many years’ experience as a school and As the new Volunteer Coordinator, I community volunteer, and before that she am now organizing and coordinating our worked as an editor in Washington and New volunteer activities and tracking volunteer York. Susanna is very happy to be back on the hours. Based on information we have gathered over the past Peninsula, where she loves to hike the trails with the Sierra few years, I have organized lists of volunteers for each of Club and the PVPLC. several service areas. When we need help to support a fund- raiser or staff an event, I can now call on volunteers from the appropriate list, and together we can get the job done. Volunteer Opportunities I would be delighted to hear from you if you have an Our volunteers are essential in many ways: interest in specific areas of service—e-mail is the best way, but • Providing office support for record-keeping and phone calls work too! I can be reached at 541-7613 ext. 206 mailings or at [email protected]. • Serving as nature walk leaders Susanna Klein • Educating children in our Third Grade Program • Planting and weeding our natural habitats Community Projects • Helping to plan and carry out special events • Serving on advisory boards and steering We continue to have great success partnering with school committees clubs, scouts, and civic organizatons on restoration projects. • Providing specialized counsel and services Here are just a few of the projects available at our preserves. Join Our Volunteer Leader Program If your group is interested, please call Dan Ryan at 541-7613 The Conservancy is starting a new program to educate ext. 203. volunteer leaders who can help with work days at our • Adopt-A-Spot - Take part in an evolving restoration project. sites. We are looking for leaders who can organize and Identify your own area, weed, dig holes, plant, and maintain the direct the many workers who come to plant, weed and area. clean up our habitat restoration sites. Most work days • Entryway Landscaping- Help beautify the entrance to two are held on Saturday mornings and occasional weekday of our preserves with native plants. afternoons. If you are interested in planning or • Trail Construction / Maintenance- Help to reconstruct attending a short training program for leaders, please problem areas. e-mail me at [email protected] or call 541-7613 ext. • Science-Based Projects- Explore biological processes and 206. I look forward to hearing from you! help the Land Conservancy at the same time. Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Page 8 membership news

IN REMEMBRANCE IN CELEBRATION

Rodger Paige Luke Wyckaert Dan Torrance Chapin Field given by given by Veronica M. Wyckaert given by Peggy Sawyer given by Joanne “Scotty” Wuerker Lois and Gordon James James Burger Dorothy Smith California Native Plant Stephanie Anderson given by Jeff and Twyla Burger given by Lois Larue Society Jane Funkhouser Vivian D. Eddy Emerelous Reintjes by David Sundstrom Lou Lanier given by V’Etta Virtue given by Elsa L. Morris In honor of their V.L..,Randy and Norma Rowland Ted Peterson Patty Raus 50th wedding anniversary Marina A. Kennedy given by Karin Peterson given by Barb Lurie Joanne and Fred Mackenbach Robert and Hazel Dorney Eugenio and Eufemia Gutierrez Mother given by Ruth and Dick Lohrer Cathy and Kenneth Ragland given by the Gutierrez family given by Larry and Pat Horan In honor of his 80th Birthday Jim and Rita McCoubrey Richard Pullen Ray and Maxine Rucker Robert Friedson Bill and Barbara Prassas given by Hope Pullen given by Beth Newton given by Bernard and Mildred Rivo Mr. and Mrs. James Bachman Samuel G. Mayes, Jr. Robert Coors In honor of their 50th Bruce Biesman-Simons given by Jewell B. Mayes given by Betty Strauss Anniversary Anne H. Ruona Mrs. Alma Burger Russell Smith Mason and Maria Ashla Hazel Wallace given by Betty Binding given by Betty Strauss given by Sid and Fran Wielin Angie and John Schwitters Paul Penland & Regina Rogers Vincent Borcich In honor of John and Terry Miller given by the Penland Family given by Leah Marinkovich their new grand-daughter, Denny and Susan Anderson Kenneth Gerst William Henry Gettman Madison Noelle Seager Inge Husnak given by Irwin and Yola Gerst given by Leah Marinkovich given by Ray and Susan Seager Barbara Dye Bill Tierney Alex Horowitz Zachary H. Goldman Karla Bittner given by the Chaffey Family given by J. Scallon given by Joel and Arline Epstein, Robert Silence & Karen Lovy Christopher Larrabee Lyn Kovel Quadra Foundation Gary Steube given by Christine Leigh given by Rene Nourse Celebrating 40 years of Noel Park John DeWitt Michael Randall residence Richard and Yvonne Grea given by Murray & Natalie Berman given by Eric Randall given by Marilyn Rutherford Albert and Brenda Hoblit Edna Nordstrom June Knighten In honor of their newest David and Betty Schofield given by Ardys and Don Burt given by Lynn McLeod grand-daughter, Paige Richard and Anne Brown Jenna Cambilargiu Marjorie Stouffer given by the Epstein Family Kenneth H. Upton given by Carl & Barbara Cambilargiu given by the Riggs Family Dick and Harriet Chase

Planned Giving In Celebration! LEAVING A LEGACY OF OPEN SPACE PROTECTION Remember family & As a member of the Land Conservancy, you have already taken a step toward the protec- friends with a gift to tion of open space on the Peninsula. Future generations will benefit from the work that you The Palos Verdes Peninsula have helped to fund. We realize many of you want to ensure that this work continues well into Land Conservancy the future. Planned Giving is an option which benefits the donor by fulfilling charitable and Graduations financial objectives and supports the future efforts of the Land Conservancy. The Land Conser- Weddings vancy accepts the following types of long-term gifts: Birthdays · Bequests—these revocable gifts are the most flexible and simple to give. Bequests include Anniversaries wills, trusts, retirement plans, insurance policies, securities and bank/brokerage accounts. Achievements · Irrevocable gifts—although more complex, these gifts provide significant benefits to both Recipients and donors will the donor and the Land Conservancy. These gifts include charitable remainder trusts, chari- be specially recognized in upcoming issues of table gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, growth and income funds, and donor advised funds. Open Spaces If you plan to include the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy in your will or estate If you have any plan, we should be named as: The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit questions, please contact organization, under the laws of the State of California, with principal business address of 916 Silver Spur Debbie DiBiase at Road, Suite 108, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. Our tax identification number is 33-0309722. 541-7613, ext. 202 We would be pleased to work with you or your estate planner should you have questions or need [email protected] more information. Please contact Debbie DiBiase at 541-7613 ext. 202. First Quarter 2004 Page 9 Enjoy a Walk on upcoming events the Wild Side April 22 & 24 Save the Date! The Las Candalistas annual fundraiser, “Walk on the Wild Side,” will be held from 10am to 3pm on Thursday, April 22 and Saturday, April 24 at Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall. The theme for this year’s event is “Our Fair Ladies…In Victorian Times.” Costumes, and other events will take you back to Southern California at the turn of the century. For more information, visit their website at www.lascandalistas.org or call 310-798-7499. Las Candalistas has been a consistent supporter of our 3rd Grade Nature Walk program since its inception in 1995. Over the years, their total contribution to the program has been nearly $42,000. The Land Conservancy has been designated a major recipient of funds from this 2004 event, so please help them make it a big success!

Spring for White Point Sunday, May 2 featuring White Point Nature Preserve Fundraising PORTUGUESE BEND ARTIST COLONY MEMBERS Committee

Fourth Annual Fundraiser and Auction, 4 - 8pm AMY SIDRANE • KEVIN PRINCE • TOM REDFIELD STEPHEN MIRICH • DANIEL PINKHAM • VICKI PINKHAM RICK HUMPHREY • GUEST ARTIST BERNARD FALLON

OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, JUNE 26, NOON TO 3PM

This year, advance reservations are available for a special Delicious food and hors d’oeuvres from local area Preview Reception & Dinner restaurants • Live music by Brian Asher & Harold Greene • Exciting live auction • Silent auction Friday, June 25, 2004 featuring works from local artists • Great raffle prizes MALAGA COVE LIBRARY GALLERY Don’t miss the wonderful selection of award winning wines from South DINNER AT LA RIVE GAUCHE Africa, Chile and Austria, courtesy of Great Wines International.

Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk For an invitation, call Debbie DiBiase at 541-7613 ext. 203 (Cabrillo Marina), San Pedro, CA 90731 or e-mail [email protected] Tickets $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Call Andrea Vona at 541-7613 ext. 204 for information. Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Page 10

most popular landscape plants, along with several coastal sage native plant news scrub plants, are in this category. Among the worst are eucalyptus, cypress and pine trees, sagebrush and sages, pampas grass and junipers. They should not be used in fuel Fire Protection and Native Habitat modification zones. With images of the recent terrible wildfires still resonating Protect your home. The best way to protect a home is in our minds, and visions of hillsides of restored habitat for our to make sure that an adequate fuel modification zone sur- preserves, it’s a good time to take a look at how the presence rounds it. The minimum distance is 100 feet, but in some of native habitat affects the safety of homes in Palos Verdes. cases, the Fire Department would prefer up to a 200 foot The protection of people and their homes is the highest buffer. Since fire most often burns upward, a larger buffer is priority for us when we make generally required below plans to restore native homes than above them. habitat and manage a natural This buffer can be planted with PLANT OF THE MONTH preserve area. Fortunately, fire-resistant vegetation (again, quite a lot of study has been Lemonade Berry Rhus integrifolia no plant is fire proof), done on the best way to including attractive native This hardy, drought-tolerant, dark green native bush is very common protect homes, and it is clear plants like cactus, saltbush, on the Peninsula. Generally found within canyons on north facing that we can have both – slopes, it produces large quantity of small, pinkish flowers in the monkeyflower and bladderpod. native habitat and protection early spring that attract lots of Any dead material should be from fire. bees and other pollinators. removed, and trees should Fuel modification In a garden setting, the lemonade be well separated from each zones. Maintaining an berry does well with little or no other. adequate “fuel modification water, and if left unattended, it Nature preserve zone” between structures can growth up to eight feet high. management. Fire protec- It can also be pruned to a smaller and adjacent natural areas are tion for neighboring homes size. With irrigation, it can be used critical for minimizing the is the highest priority for all in fuel modification areas. possibility of wildfires of the nature preserves Rhus integrilfolia is a member of affecting homes. The Los the Cashew family. One of its managed by the Conservancy. Angeles County Fire Depart- distant cousins is poison oak, but All existing fuel modification ment has a detailed docu- fear not, the lemonade berry is zones are maintained, and ment that spells out its quite friendly. It has a lemony coating on its berries, which when we conduct mowing activi- recommendations for soaked in water makes a lemonade-like drink. Sweetened with a ties on a schedule specified maintaining those zones, little sugar, it’s quite tasty. by the fire marshal. including recommendations Resources. There are for selecting suitable plants, clearing or thinning vegetation, and many resources with respect to fire and vegetation, and a irrigating backyard landscaping. number of internet links are listed below. The bottom line is Plant selection. When it comes to selecting suitable that it is possible to coexist safely with the natural beauty of plants for landscaping, all of the available resources emphasize the Palos Verdes Peninsula. that any plant will burn if there is enough heat and other conditions are right. Having said that, it is still true that some Barbara Dye plants burn more readily than others. The condition of the plant is also very important, since a dry plant will obviously burn more readily than one that’s been irrigated by rain or mechanical systems. For more information, visit the following websites. Fire prone plants. Plants that ignite readily and burn Los Angeles Co. Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines: intensely, known as pyrophytes or “fire-prone” plants, typically http://www.lacofd.org/forestry%5Ffolder/pdf/fmpg.pdf share certain characteristics. They are dry, have leaves or http://www.firesafe.com/firescape.html wood containing volatile chemicals which also make their leaves aromatic, have strong-smelling sap, have loose bark, and/ http://www.iinc.org/pdf/fire_retardant_plants.pdf or flame rather than smoldering when ignited. Many of our http://www.ucfpl.ucop.edu/I-Zone/XIV/vegetati.htm First Quarter 2004 Page 11 Bay Cities National Bank Beall Charitable Foundation Joseph and Linda Bird 2003 membership Ruth Bloland Shirley Borks Tina and Bob Bothamley We recognize and thank the nearly 1400 individuals, David and Phyllis Cannom Mariposa Circle families, foundations, and businesses throughout the South Bay (Donations of $1000 or more) Tom and Barbara Chargaff James Cheney Anthony and Beth Aaron and beyond who have demonstrated their commitment to Bill and Barb Ailor Janet and Bill Cornyn John and Barbara Dye Jonathan and Margie Aroesty preserving Peninsula open space with their donations in 2003. Philip and Geraldean Belleville Vic and Nancy Edelbrock Dirk & Pam Grissett Bruce and Hale Biesman-Simons We also sincerely appreciate those individuals who donated Carole Black Joseph and Gina Lawrence Houchen Robert and Olga Jones Rodney and Kyle Boone their time as volunteers on Land Conservancy projects. The Ardys and Don Burt Steven Kratz Joann and Kenneth Lehmer Barbara & Carl Cambilargiu success of our education, habitat restoration, and land acquisi- Mike and Virginia Cicoria Gary and Mary Lopes Theresa and John Miller Pam Crane tion programs is directly related to their financial and volun- Don and Mary Louise Crocker Mira Catalina PTA Noel and Diana Park Dennis and Michele Dahlhausen teer support. Our organization and our community are Robert & Joyce Daniels Daniel and Hillary Post CA Native Plant Society South Loren and Craig DeRoy grateful. John and Mary Feyk Coast Chapter William S. Field St. Lukes Presbyterian Church Robert and Kathy Ford Norwood & Elouise Teague W. Jack and Ann Rode Claire Ealy and Philip Browning Dena and Robert Friedson Pat Trutanich David and Carole Rowe June Burlingame-Smith Marylyn Ginsburg Charles Tucker Phillip Rubaloff Robert and Diana Cahill Barbara and George Gleghorn The Vaughan Family Michael and Laura Salvay James and Jayne Campbell Jerome Gold Sidney and Frances Wielin Dr. and Mrs. Jerald Simon Mark Carlson Eloise Goodhew Barnett Christina Varwig & Robert Wylie Roy and Virginia Smolke Adam and Susan Carroll Reed and Nan Harman Peter Somberg Donald I. Carter John Wessell and Judith Herman Sponsors John Stevens Alfred and Dolores Cellier Lawrence & Patricia Horan (Donations of $250 to $499) Paul and Nancy Tetreault Debbie Cerulli Cassie Jones Stephanie LeBlond and Jack Alden Richard and Barbara Trakas John and Ann Chaffey Eileen and Jim Joyce Gail and Douglas Allen Mary Waldo Leon & Nancy Chalnick Henry Jurgens Tom and Mary Anne Alley Katherine Westphal Richard and Carolyn Chambers Gerald and Jacqueline Kehle Robert and Clairene Almond Jo Woods Ricardo Chaparro Dan and Lisa Klerman Kenneth & Bettina Arnold James and Jennifer Yoh Scott and Maria Chernoff James and Lorraine Knight Jim and Veralee Bassler Boyd Zack Evelyn Chidsey Steve & Janice Kuykendall David and Ann Bauer Jean Pierre and Wilma Zellner Joan & Rowan Chlebowski Maude and Aaron Landon Murray and Natalie Berman Don Christy Las Candalistas Dan and Jill Bridleman Associates Luis & Ana Chui Dr. and Mrs. Hongpyo Lee Earle and Derith Casler (Donations of $100 to $249) Rebecca Cicoria Elaine, Jeff & Alex Lovell Betty Ciuchta Arleen Adams Donna and Michael Ciminera Major Family Foundation Irene Coward Robert and Sue Adams Georgia Claessens Beth Newton Dr. & Mrs. Dominic DeCristofaro Joseph and Dorothy Agronick Dorothy and Cortland L. Clark Sharon Nolan Scott Donnelly Albertsons Mr. and Mrs. David Clum Norris Foundation Al and Kathy Edgerton Ronald & Phyllis Algra Helen and Bob Coffey Ralph and Joan Ortolano Mary Alyce Elwell Elizabeth Altman Jon and Nancy Collins Palos Verdes Rotary Foundation Ronald and Patricia Forbess Mark Ekstrand and Lynne Amano Robert and Mary Jean Combatalade Fraser and Ellen Perkins Leslie and Jeffrey Gold Roger and Carolyn Ayers Congregation NerTamid Mens Club Angela and Andrew Pride Fred & Carol Gregory R. G. and E.K. Azar Sean and Rebecca Conlon Eberhardt and Dorothy Rechtin Annette Guerrero Bob and Jacki Bacharach Wendy Cooper Emery and Emily Reeves Frances Hanckel Brian and Joann Bailey Barbara and Tom Coynes Curtis and Pamela Reis Paul and Lynda Heran Anthony and Deborah Baker Jack and Joyce Crump Remax Palos Verdes Sidney Hollander Ann Muscat and Jack Baldelli Dr. Allen Curtis Don and Mary Ellen Richardson Frederick and Mary Jo Jackson Phil & Mary Ellen Barnes Jean Curtis Wells Jerry and Helen Schaefer George and Ikuko Kawahara Michael Barth Burt and Diana Cutler Robert and Carolyn Schaeffer Kyle and Diane Kazan Marina Batzke Jeff and Wendy Dahlgren Jim and Tracy Scharffenberger Ben and Dona Kazarian, Jr. Don Norton & Jean Beasley Marilyn Dalton Marion Scharffenberger John and Cynthia Kondon Jim and Christy Beggans Jack and Betty Davidson Sierra Club of Palos Verdes Lois Knight Larue Don and Sue Bell Frank and Alison Davis Deena Sheridan & John Spielman Alan and Susanne Lawrenz-Miller Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell Susan Strong Davis Diane and Stephen Stewart Richard and Ruth Lohrer Anita Connors & David Bence Raymond and Nancy DeLong Glenn and Jodie Streeter Mary and Tom Malone Bennett Landscape Emmanuel Delfin Warren Sweetnam Greg Maxson Jeff and Debbie Berger Roland DeLong Toyota Motor Sales — USA Sam and Jewell Mayes David Bernstein Ray and Anne Destabelle Henry Tuttle Danna McDonough Karla and Larry Bittner David and Debbie DiBiase John Vansickle Susan and Dick McKenna Ron and Judy Blackwelder Megan DiBiase Stefan & Mary Jo Wolowicz Frank Merola Mrs. Arlene Block Robert and Hazel Dorney Scotty Wuerker Allan and Mary Merralls Pamela and Greg Boboc Lee Dorsey Veronica Wyckaert Douglas and Patricia Patterson Ross and Jennifer Bolton Madeleine Drake Eric and Carol Yamasaki Robert Z. and Marion Perkins Mary Forgione and Tom Politeo Thomas and Frances Booth Everett Durfee Jeannette Bower Paul Dusckett Patrons Quadra Foundation, Inc. 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Cathy and Ken Ragland Robert and Ann Webster Donald and Patricia Range Linda and Lowell Wedemeyer 2003 membership Rita Rao Doug and Cheryl Wegnes Catherine Ratner Whale & Ale Jewell Jones and Dave Estep Diana Kos Jorg and Anke Raue Jill and Thomas Wheeler Josette Etcheverry Elizabeth and William Kramer Stephen Read Apalla Chopra and Brian Whitten Lester & Susan Evans James Krampert John and Jeannie Reeves Allen & Elizabeth Willard Garold and Joyce Faber Joan Krause Ed & Shirley Retzler Marianne and Stan Wishner James & Carla Farrell Judy Krehbiel Heather & Doug Reyes Rosalie and Jeffrey Wolf Ernest Scheyhing & Teresa Ferguson Michael Krotz Charles and Jennifer Riggio Jon and Tishya Wren Lynn Fernandez Lynne La Fleur Thomas and Jean Roller JoAnn Wysocki Susan Finney Donald and Mae Landauer Leann Roque Dr. James and Virginia Young Gary Fletcher Robert and Sylvia Laxineta Ann Marie Morris & Anthony Rose Richard and Irmasue Zapor Darrell Floyd Allen & Dorothy Lay Loretta and Richard Rose Betty Zappas Stevie Beitscher and Joseph Ford Al Leal Karen Winter and Mark Rosenfeld Peggy and Ben Zask Marilyn and James Forsythe Linda and Joe Lee Joanne Rotbart Martha Foster Christine Leigh Cindy and Dave Ruderman Supporters Allen Franz William Leighton Howard and Marilyn Russell (Donations of $50 to $99) Charlotte French Marilou Lieman Richard and Donna Russell Robert and Jane Africano Don and Mary Lee Friesz Kim and Patricia Linnett Richard and Joanne Rutgers, M.D. Pam Ajang, Ph.D Ichiro and Judith Fujita Margaret Litman San Pedro Garden Club David Alexander Cathleen Fukuwa Thomas Long Greg and Nancy Sasaki Laszlo and Milka Ambrus Peter M. 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Ralph McCormick Dolores Sharp Betsy Lohrer Hall John and Barbara McCoy Ship’N Mail Express Craig and Gretchen Harris Dennis and Donna McLaughlin Karen Lovy and Robert Silence Claude and Arlene Harrison Lorraine McWhinnie Lois Skidmore Ann and George Hartmann Joe and Rita Meistrell Joseph and Irene Slap Charles & Ruth Hattersley John and Amy Mendez John Small Gene and Kathryn Hauser Evi Meyer Jeanie Smart Nancy Utovac and Richard Dr. and Mrs. Milton Miller Connie Gayle Smith Havenick Robert and Susan Miller Jack and Anne Smith Bridget Heller Russel and Margaret Moilov Michael and Jane Smolens John & Celina Henderson Sally Moite Gary and Beth Sohngen Hermosa Garden Club Montemalaga PTA Andy Som de Cerff Carolyn Heyn Lynn and Anne Monthaven Dick and Terrie Somers John and Virginia Hicks James and Mary Ann Morrison South Shores Meats Hilde Hiel Margaret S. Morrow Murray and Arlene Spector Dick and Kay Bara Howard Higholt Hugh and Genevieve Muller Susan Spencer Christina Barber Kitty and Alfred Hill Richard and Vivien Murtha Charles Springer Franci Barich Gordon Hitt Edward and Dee Ann Myers, Jr. Diane and Jim Staes Kathleen Barker Bruce and Kaaren Hoffman D. Paul Nibarger Richard and Marie Stark Angeline Barnes James and Bunny Holwerda Ruben and Deborah Nieto Douglas and Eileen Stern Heinz H. & Tommie L. Barthel Linda Honey Nissan North America, Inc. Gary Steube Karen and Algis Basiulis Huang Family Michael & Marilyn Nitz Sharon and Ray Stone Gloria Bassler Debbie Huff Lisa and Charles Noski Betty Strauss Cathy Beauregard Michael and Jolie Hughes Jim and Catherine O’Connor Bau and Lynne Struye Jean-Fracois Beghin William and Martha Hunt James & Linda O’Donnell Jerome and Emily Stuhlbarg Dennis and Sylvia Benko Marianne and William Hunter Tom and Marian O’Donnell Rollin and Pauline Sturgeon Blaine and Deborah Beron-Rawdon Robert & Eileen Hupp Ruth Olson David Sundstrom Best 1-Hour Photo John & Madge Hussey Charlene O’Neil Eva Cicorra and Ken Swenson Elaine and Perry Bezanis Kim and Donald Inadomi Richard & Margaret Ota Robert and Ihwa Tang Arielle Bhumitra Masashi & Teruko Itano Michael Ozurovich Melvin and Norma Taylor Lenee Bilski Richard and Sandra Jacobsen Barbara Paige Robert Taylor Jill Vaden and Steve Bird Sandra Jaffe Hans and Rita Palten Susan L. Tittle Stefan Blasig Gordon and Lois James Trudy Park William and Zona Tolliffe Steven and Toni Bock Lois Jester Russell and Christina Parkison Geoffrey and Yuko Tong Yvonne Bogdanovich Lubo Jocic Lowell Parode Wendy Millet and Rob Trice Dan and Pamela Bonawitz Gary and Kellie Dodson Johnson William and Ramona Petak Bob and Phyllis Trujillo Tita and Richard Boulger Julie Jones Joe and Jackie Ploen Don and Peggy Ugent Nina Bradbury Cynthia and Don Jortner Michael and Colleen Plonski Dean and Mia Van Eimeren Gretchen Carner and David Bradley Marie and Abner Kaplan Debra Pole Peter and Miriam Varend John and Julie Bradshaw Jack and Lois Karp Bill and Bobbie Pomeranz Jack and Juanita Villasenor Gary Breckenridge Marilyn and Robert Katherman Marc Kaiser and Vicki Poponi V’Etta Virtue G.J. Brown James and Cynthia Killackey Bill and Barbara Prassas Lawrence Vivian Aaron and Karin Bruhnke Jeanne Kirschner Bob & Judy Purvis Andrea Vona Ted and Kay Buzanis Bob and Kim Kohler J.D. Quinn Hazel Wallace Bill and Holly Cain Dr. R.W. Kohlschreiber J.W Quinn III Patricia Ann Webb Ann Morse and Robert Calatrello First Quarter 2004 Page 13

Ramona Ganteaume, Stephanie Fink Reynea Perez and Fred Callison Joyce Fischer 2003 membership Suzanne Campi Jack and Mary Fisher Christine Campisi Frances T. Forbes Anita and Robert Caplan Nancy Forbes Garwood and Jo Kleinhen Beverly Pernell Captain Kirk’s Inc. Maureen E. Ford Eleanor and Bill Knox Dr. and Mrs. Carl Perry Michael and Sirpa Carey Charles, Edessa & Donald Foster Robert and Janice Kollar Jerry Perry Steven and Malia Carlsen Debra and Gary Fournier Jane and Dors Koplik Frank and Melanie Poturica Mike Cashon Valerie and Peter Fowler Alison and Robert Kral Carl and Frances Price Barbara Cassin Robert and Gerri Franco Kathleen and Richard Krauthamer Marilyn and Kenneth Prindle Joan and Tim Castle Mary Franz Claude and Anna La Febre Rebecca and Charles Rannells Cathy French Douglas and Kim Larson Mali Cheingpratoom & Robin Reilly Jane Funkhouser James and Sheila Larson Irma and Herbert Remstein Jerry and Lorraine Gaines Esther and Joseph Lavachek William and Virginia Ritchie Ryszard and Ewa Gajewski James & Colleen Lee Riviera Garden Club Thomas and Noel Galbraith James and Victoria Lee J. Bernard and Mildred Rivo, M.D. Marjorie Gallard Vera LeVeque Lilja Rizzo Debra and Joe Galliani Pete & Miriam Levonian Bill and Catharine Roberts Marla Meine and Michael Galloway Emil and Barbara Lichina Jennifer Roberts Jim and Jan Gardner Jon Lieb Ernest and Eda Mae Rogers John and Catherine Gebhart Kelly & Ed Limberg Peggy K. Roland Tim and Skylyn Gibbons Marvin and Marilyn Litvak Art and May Romek Mary Gimenez-Caulder Greg Long Robert Roskos Mary Graff Barbara & Mark Lurie Melinda & Edward Ruddy Robert and Patricia Grant Robert and Margaret Luty Robert and Lois Rupert Ann Grapperhaus Ruth and Roger MacFarlane Cynthia Rustanius Yvonne and Richard Grea Peter Mand Eugene E. Ruyle Kathleen Seixas and Harold Greene Dennis Mari Dan Ryan Richard & Margaret Greenwood Tony and Vince Marich San Pedro Surf & Sport Cosimo L. Cataldi Jane M. Gruys Meryl Marks Peggy Sawyer Chang Chang Mrs. Florence Hable Gary and Gretchen Marlotte Jerome and Carolyn Say Rick and Susan Chase Janelle Hansen Thomas O. Marsee Deborah Schaeffer Helene and Mark Chinowsky Ruth Hanzlik Walter and Florence Marshall Carol Schallau Ella and Raymond Chiu Helmut and Frances Harder Betty Martin Alan and Sandra Scharff Vladimir and Lydia Chobotov Michael and Ann Harder Howard Martin Jonathan and Anne Scheffler Chad Christian Brian and Margaret Harrison Monica Martin Vicki and John Schoenfeld Jackie Clarke Chris Harrison John Mascola David and Betty Schofield Bill and Elly Cleary David & Barbara Hart Karena Massengill John and Angie Schwitters Sally and Clement Cobasko Dean & Gloria Hartwick Don and Sandy Matsuura Joanne and Kevin Scoville Anthony and Diane Cole Carol and Michael Hashiro Bill and Sherry May Marilyn Sears Compton Hunting &Fishing Club Mary Lou Hayden John and Ann McBride Seidel Family Patricia Condon Ann Marie and Jay Hebert Lenita and Robert McCallum Ralph Semien Charles and Dorothy Cook Joanne and Angel Hernandez James and Rita McCoubrey Ann Shaw Mr. and Mrs. J. Brian Cook Rene and Nina Herrera Dolores McGrath Susan Sheridan Stephen Cramer Robert and Catherine Hicks Shannon McIntyre Harshad and Bharti Sheth Clark and Jean Custer Cleve Hildebrand Julia and Brooks McKinney Charles and Jean Shriver Joe and Toni Deeble William and Virginia Hilker Lorraine and Hugh McKinney Bernard Shyffer Elizabeth and Francois Denis Heather Himelwright Jeffrey C. McLellan Derald and Ann Sidler Nina Derby Stephen and Ann Hinchliffe Mike and Maureen Meadows David & Andrea Simmons Frank Difronzo Melinda Hines Paul Tung and Christine Mei Wayne and Terree Sloan Debra Do Albert and Brenda Hoblit Carol Midford Doug & Carla Smith Neil and Sheri Dodge John and Ellen Hocking Robert and Elaine Miles Alice and Edward Snyder Sam and Jackie Domancich Bob Aisley and Carol Holben Doris Miller Elwood & Marie Sollom Paul and Virginia Doner John and Phyllis Holzman Hal and Nell Mirels Robert and Margaret Soranno Gary & Barbara Donner Laura and Lewis Holzman Fenton and Marianna Mitchell Barbara Spadafora Martha Ann Barrera and Kevin Linda Howat Richard L. Mitchell Marcia Spiegel Dorman Alan and Daisy Hsu Dr. Noah Modisett Jeniffer McMullen and Steven Squire The Durling Family Carol Ann and Bill Hughes Simmie and Marcia Monroe Urs and Therese Stahli Denzel and Helen Dyer John and Jean Hyde James and Lois Moore Chris Stavros Debra Dykstra Wesley and Debbie Iguchi John and Carmen Moore Steve Stavros Philip Earl Don Ershig and Irene Ing Elsa Morris John & Gay Stodder Elizabeth Echternach Brigit Irish Drs. Carl & Eva Muchnick Angela Stuart Arthur Edelstein Paul Isel Craig and Pang Mueller Joseph and Aviril Swartz Marilynn and Greg Eden Lita Jacoste Charles and Winona Murray Bart and Kathy Tendick Jay & Patricia Edie Nicholas Jaksic, D.D.S. Ingrid Neat Donald R. Thibodo Jill Shoemaker & George Edwards Rassler James M. Negri Foundation Michael Thiel Linda and Don Eichhorn William & Christine Jameson Susan Nowinski Sylvia and Dale Thompson James Elliott Dale Jenkins Theodore and Ann Nye Clark and Georgia Thurber William Emanuelsen Paul Johanson John Ohara Beryl Tilley Stephanie Enright Allan and Anne Johnson Minoru Ohkuba Brian and Neysa Tipich Barbara Epstein J. Kevin Jones Sandra and Roger Orman L.A. Tomon-kai David & Rita Evans Jim and Jane Jones Albert and Susan Owens Ivan and Jody Tournat Dick and JoAnn Evans Keith Jones Pacific View Dry Cleaners Mark Towns Mary-Anne Evans Gene and Mimi Kalland Drs. Beverly and Richard Palmer Vytautas and Karen Tozer Richard and Dorothy Fahrney Joan and Tim Kelly Greg and Cathy Pass Mutlu and Gulgun Ugur David and Jessica Feldman Bernard and Janice Kenner Rudolph and Jean Pearl Dr. Reinhold Ullrich AJ Field Barbara Ann Kinnard Barbara Peirce Ardys and Steve Van Sicklen Mary Rose O’Neill & Thomas E. James P. Kitzmiller Eve Pericich Thomas Villiger Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Page 14

Anne Fox Martha Longacre 2003 membership Carol & Joel Foxman Ms. Janis A. Lukstein Inez Foye Leslie Anne Lulka Bruce and Mary Franklin Robert Lusian Claudette Vogelsang Dragisa D. Blagojevic Pamela French Dorothy MacLellan Wachli Family John Blandford Joan Friedman Mike and Florence Madani Bryan and Cathy Weaver Don and Ann Boucher Ruth Fuller Bill & Cathy Maikisch Roberta Weaver Douglas and Betty Bovee Susan Bower and Francisco Gago Bill & Mary Malcolm Conrad and Elizabeth Wedberg Judy Bradford Catherine and Dennis Gardner Melissa Mannila Don and Beverly Weihe Lydia Brady Dolores Garren Sandra and Jack Mardesich Dennis and Joyce Welsh Marlene Breene Ron and Susan Gastelum Timothy and Sandra Marshall Dennis and Rosemary Weyrauch Stephaniie Brito Bob and Mona Gifford Vincent & Marion Martelli Heather White Arthur and Sara Brown Jerome and Kathleen Gliksman Wesley and Barbara Martyn Mitch and Jody White Ginger & Gary Brown Art & Lorraine Goldman Mildred Marx John & Linda Whitson Ellen Brubaker John and Katie Gonzalez Bill and Jacky Mason Lois Wickham Eugene and Margaret Brull Yoga Bindu and Roseanne Good Estelle and William McArthur Peg and Les Wilde Juanita Bryson Edward Wolfman & Susan Lizbeth McDannel Scott and Nancy Wildman Michael Buckley Goodlerner John and Dianne McDonald Sally Wilhelm Elizabeth Burns Manley Goodspeed Sandra and Kenneth McKivett Carla Williams Sharon Butler Antoinette Guerrero John and Florence McTaggart Veronica Williams Carolyn Cahill-Asher Doug Gummerman Danny & Lisa Meliota Yvetta and Richard Williams Robert and Mary Calvert Frank and Amy Hagen Gerard and Mary Melling John and Patricia Winkler Jill R. Carlton Pearl Hanback Millie Merrill Ted and Bonnie Winters Thomas and Marie Carr Timothy Hand Mary Ann and G.E. Mevers Jerry and Anne Wittels Margorie Carter Harriet Hart Matthew Miles Mary Leanette Wolfe Stuart and Patricia Chalfin Ruth and T.J. Hasley Elone Miller Robert Wolfe Judy Chan Pete & Polly Hathaway George and Louise Mills Ralph and Risty Wood Virda Chappell Florinda Hawkinson Marilyn Montenegro Frederick and Beverly Workmon Henry & Erika Chary John and Virginia Heinrich Robert and Megan Moore Jim and Carol Zumwalt Mary Chunko John & Holly Henebry Jeanne Morgen Thomas and Nancy Zusi Dolly Cincotta Otto Henke John and Sandra Murdock Melissa and Robert Clifford John and Marion Heron Robert V. Murphy Members Janice Cofer John and Marjorie Hill Andrew Neuhart (Donations of $35 to $49) Burton and Charlotte Cohen Judith Hilton Edward and Blanche Newhall Dwight Abbott Joan Connor Everett and Christine Hinkley Lorraine & Michael Norris Glenous A. Absmeier Stanley and Johanna Corbett Doug and Vicky Hoffman Margery Norris Bobbie and Richard Ackley William and Candice Cueto James and Joan Hogan Stanley and Janice Nowinski Jean Acree Virginia Cummings Winona Horowitz Toni O’Donnell Jerry and Jeanette Adams Sue Cutler Stanley Horton Kurt and Ilse Oetiker Andrea Adleman John & Patti Danielson Cordelia and Warren Hwang Lorraine O’Grady Don and Dianne Alexander Jan and Cliff d’Autremont Karen Jaconi Janet Oyama Rute Alves Carol Davids Judith James Betty and Victor Paieda Barbara Alvine Cleo Davidson Julian and Lisa Jimenez Archer and Bernice Parham Rachel Ambrose Barbara Davis Andy and Patricia Murphy Johnson Sharron Parke Dennis W. Anderson Diana Davis Donald Johnson William & Patricia Parker Jim Angone Sally Kinsey and Robert Day Patricia Johnson Lynda and Harry Petru, Jr. Deri Antrim Betty and Mitchell Dazey Richard Johnson Jack and Mindy Pharris Wendolyn E. Arnold Family Richard and Joanne De Luce Paul Jordan Marydith Piepenbrink Nancy and Mark Aston Frank and Merry De Lucia Midori Kamei Daniel and Vicki Pinkham Virginia Bacon Ted and Anna De Roos Joyce and Roger Kaplan Ralph and Janet Porter Bob & Marilyn Baker L.M. Dennen Alex Katz Vanessa Poster Namele & Steven Baker Dolores Dijulio Lorrie Kazan Daniel Prosek Marvin and Gertrude Barab Robert and Patricia Dilligan H. Cecelia Keech Donald and Margaret Queitzsch Adrienne Barnard Brynne Dippell Christy Kelly Edward and Irene Rall Terry Bass Kathleen Doll William Kenah Loretta Britsch and Andrew Rein Santanu Basu Zelda Donin-Green Annette and Jerry King Russell Richer Rita Bayer Robert Doughty Donald M. Kisner Mildred Rockey Elizabeth Becker Ann Du Puy George Kivett Bob and Sibylle Roessler Dr. Pauline Beecroft John and Maureen Duffy Shirley Kline Olga Roje Kenneth and Ruth Duke James and Phyllis Knopke Mary Ross Laurel Duval Beverly and Harlan Knudson Norma Rowland Paul Elkins Mike and Fran Koerner Ron & Heather Rudolph Patricia Ericson Harold Koletsky Patrick T. Rumsey Kenneth and Frances Evans Sarah Konstan Lisa Ryder Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Falcon David Koontz Jane and Kanji Sahara Kathleen Falk Paul Kratz Elizabeth and Kevin Sala Richard Farrar Joan & Sam Kraus Ken and Seta Saunders Robert Farrell David and Linda Kuntzman Anne, George and Max Schmid Bill Fawell Alyse Laemmle William and Ilene Schmidt Erica Ferro William Lama Major Douglas and Gia Schuetz Mr. and Mrs. Chad Fester Robert Laman John and Eda Seaver Dr. J.Z. and Marilyn Finklestein Thomas Lang Josephine Secakuku Ray & Alice Bensch Cora Fischer Donnis Lantz Margaret Seydel Dr. Richard and Andrea Berkson Susan Fogelson Nancy Leonard Judy Shaffer Jane Bettwy George and Gail Fong Hanny and Marcel leRutte John and Martha Shannon Milton and Mildred Birnbaum Ian C. Forsyth Virginia May Levanas Brian & Nancy Sheps Harlan and Rebecca Bittner Walter and Georgene Foster Mary and Joseph Lindorfer Steve Shorr Ralph Black Frederick and Carment Fowler Jerry Lingel Richard Sigler First Quarter 2004 Page 15

Richard and Jennifer Sittel Joseph and Laura Baer Steve Skale Barry S. Bair Bernie and Marcia Slotnick Larry and Roxane Bakerjian 2003 membership Rebecca Smeltzer Louise Glynn Barr Frances Smith Robert Klein and Jane Bechle Hal and Janet Smith Sandra and Wilhelm Behrens Rosa Kestelman Marie Stofila Murray Smith Scotty and Debbie Bell Michael Kilroy Marie E. Stolfila Herb and Joan Stark Elizabeth Biggins William King, Jr. Linda and Rex Tam Richard Stark Betty Binding Cindy R. Koch Angela Tang Albert and Kay Stephenson Stephenie E. Blakemore Muriel Koeller Katsumi and Itsumi Tanimura Lynne and Richard Stern Robert Bobich Edward and Theresa Kumor William and Arlene Thomsen Ivan Stevenson Josephine Braco Muriel Lafferty Patricia Tierney John and Debbie Stinson George Bradbury Yukie and Andrew Landisman Mary Toth Patricia Lynch and Ronald Stolte Karen and Jim Brennan Charles A. Lanthiez Kev & Susan Toumaian Sally Strehlke Robert and Helen Brown William and Rosemary Latimer Betsy Treynor Jules Streisand Jessica C. Burruss Brenda Laube June Uharriet Jean Strickland Wilson and Constance Butte Joanne Soohoo Lee Paula and Michael Ungar Scott Strong Jerry and Joyce Cannon Byrle Lerner Adam Walch Mark and Monica Capalia Bella and Wen-Kuan Lin Robert Waldeck Joseph and Jeanne Carrier James & Patricia Mack Harry and Esther Wallman Christine Carrillo Mark Malinski Suzanne Warner Pongsin Choe Tom and Carol Manchester Nan Werley Sheri Clewis Antonia March Kathryn and Edward Wickham Major and Marthe Cohn Norma Marich Nancy Wilson Kathleen M. Collins Arthur Marshall, D.D.S. Jeff and Marianne Winters Robert and Elizabeth Collins Jo Ann Mauceri Arvel and Carol Witte Rev. Thomas Cooper Ayers K. McCowan Chris and Anne Wong Pat and Kathleen Costantini Mary McDougall, M.D. C.L. and Marilyn Wyman Robert and Bonnie Craig Ronald & Pamela McNutt Krista Yachechak Marjorie Crandall, Ph.D. Sean and Elizabeth McPherson Judy and John Yamashita Julia and David Crockett William & Lori Meistrell William and Jeanne Yinger Sunnie Cullings Jo Ann and Bruno Michetti Carol Damico Alan Miller In Kind Donors Carolyn Davis Ann M. Mitchelle Automated Binding & Mailing Co. Margaret Jean Sullivan Doris Davis Jun Mori Biesman-Simons Architecture Michael and Julie Sulman Janine Davis Eunice Morita Bike Palace Paul Suzuki Cheryl Dawson Victoria Mouradian Bolton Engineering Joseph and Eileen Tabares Doug De Roy Michael and Alice Natalizio Brigante, Cameron, Watters & Carl and Patrizia Taylor James and Freda Deane Mark and Sylvia Nena Strong, LLP Michael Tierney Audra Deveikis Sumako and Dave Nishinaka Angelika Brinkman-Busi Shirley and Eugene Turner Marsha Dollarhide Samuel and Joanne Osofsky ColorGraphics Laurraine Tutihasi Roger Dudley George and Mary Papps The Connoisseur Niesje Van Heusden Gary and Shari Effron Mr. & Mrs. William Peirce The Corner Store Don and Lois Vannorsdall Jeanine Eldar Douglas and Sheila Pell Curved Space Creative Inc. Joseph and Amy Viola Josephine Evarts Tom Penland Great Wines International Bertina Vona Tina Evers Mark and Anne Pepys Mia Natsume James Walsh Robert & Marsha Exley Scott Perry Natural Landscapes / Tony Baker Susan and Thomas Walsh Patricia Farrell Karin Petersen Palos Verdes Bicycle Center Sharlene Waszak Bennett & Krista Fidlow Adrienne Phillips Palos Verdes Chamber Players Takao Watabe Steven Fishman Ritchie and Pearl Phillips Palos Verdes Florist John and Dorothy Flood Quentin Pizzini Paul’s Photo Ruth and Stiles Wegener Anthony and Elena Fortunato Myrna Plost Pidgeon Cove Outfitters John and Marilyn Weiker Robert and Mary Lou Franck Mary Ann and Thomas Price Think Bistro Patricia Weimer Robyn C. Friend Tracey Murphy and Hope Pullen Paurvi Trivedi Joanne Cucheran White & Phyllis Furman Betty L. Rall Robert White Soledad Garcia Joyce A. Randolph Judy Willis Irwin and Yola Gerst Marcia B. Reed Stuart Wilson Marcella Gleason Frances Roberts Winston Family Steven and Susan Gold Steve and Marion Robinson Julie and Paul Winter Marijan Grgas Anne and C.J. Ruona Barbeur Wise Ronald Hale James and Pamela Sattler Mark Wolschon Lillian and Dale Hanner Paul Schlichting Patricia Wright Denise Hardwick Eugene Schmidt Louise Wykes William and Brenda Hargrave Howard & Sherry Schneider Wendy Yen James Hayashi Leonard L. 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MAY 2 AUGUST 14 Volunteer Day Spring Calendar Nature Walk PVPLC Nursery Ken Malloy Join us for these exciting events and volunteer opportunities! 9am-Noon For more information call Volunteer Coordinator Susanna Klein, Regional Park Help with plant propagation 541-7613, ext. 205, or e-mail her at [email protected]. 9am - 10:30am in our nursery at the Defense Fuel Supply Point in San Pedro. Enter the gate at 3171 N. MAY 27 JUNE17 Gaffey St. Volunteer Day Golf Tournament Forrestal Nature Los Verdes Golf Course Spring for White Point Preserve Enjoy a great day of golf, 2pm - 5pm 9am-Noon banquet and prizes at this Support the White Point fundraiser to help preserve Help remove non-native Nature Preserve at this fun open space. Call Sharon Nolan plants. Meet at the end of neighborhood event and silent for information and reser- Forrestal Dr. in RPV. auction. vations at 377-5253. Visit a lake that is the last of JUNE 5 the South Bay sloughs just MAY 8 Volunteer Day National Trails Day north of the intersection of Nature Walk Chandler Preserve Vermont and Anaheim Streets. Join the PVPLC and REI to 3pm - 5pm Lemonade Berry help improve trails at the Help us weed wildflower 9am - 11:30am Forrestal Preserve. OCTOBER 3 grasslands and plant willows.

JUNE 12 JUNE 26 - JULY 30 Save the Date! Nature Walk Fine Art Malaga Dune Exhibition & Sale 4pm - 5:30pm Malaga Cove Plaza Library. Sponsored by the Portuguese Bend Artists Colony.

Park along the street at the south end of Crenshaw in RPV JULY 10 near . Nature Walk Mile Long Picnic White Point Nature Fundraiser & MAY 22 Preserve Photo Contest Volunteer Day 9am - 11am Now is the time to start taking White Point Meet at the east end of Via Park in the Preserve or along pictures for this year’s Photo Nature Preserve Tejon cul-de-sac in Malaga Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. Contest! 8am-Noon Cove. Help us plant native plants and weed last year’s plantings. 1600 Paseo del Mar in San Pedro.