Letters to the Editor 6-9-22
The butterfly effect Dear ER: The South Bay community is fortunate to have Suzanne Evans (“Hermosa Beach Flowers of the Valley School Dune, ER June 2, 2022). Her back dune restoration at Hermosa Beach Valley school, coupled with the integration of school kids into the project is an example to other schools and cities. South Bay Parkland Conservancy is excited to be starting a project that will plant native pollinator plants along the Hermosa Beach Green Belt. This project is targeted at the overwintering monarch butterflies, as well as the endangered El Segundo blue butterfly. It will connect the El Segundo blue butterfly populations at Redondo’s bluffs, and the Chevron preserve in El Segundo. It will also connect the existing native plant gardens at Valley Elementary, on the Green Belt and at Valley Park. We are working out final details with the City of Hermosa Beach, which has been extremely supportive. We will need volunteers. Details are on our Facebook page or at SouthBayparks.org. Our initial funding is from a local resident and a small grant from the Xerces Society. Jim Light Redondo Beach Greatest gift of all Dear ER: My deepest thanks to Suzanne Evans, and to all who…
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