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This nature park has done a good
job at recreating Southern California habitats. Here you will find communities of sage scrub, woodland
and riparian with lakes and a stream (to name a few). The park has 3 trails, the two mile trail, a one
mile trail, and a paved quarter mile trail. A variety of wildlife is found here: non-poisonous
snakes, lizards, skunks and coyotes to name a few. Numerous bird species are also found in the park.
An interpretive center and gift shop is included along with a number of classes or programs for the public. The official El Dorado Nature Center
website is at: http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/naturecenter/default.asp You will find the program info, volunteer opportunities, history and more at the above link. For
contact info, hours and fees click here.
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The trails wind around lakes
with beautiful views. A very friendly squirrel was near the trailhead, approaching people looking for a treat...don't
feed the wildlife!
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Examples of different forest types the trail winds through, not sure the exact tree
types but looks like left to right oak woodland, riparian forest and pine forest. Much like you would see out hiking
in wilderness areas.
Creek restoration, a few pics showing how it looked when first
complete in March 2010 compared to November 2010, just 8 months later...it will take a couple of years for all the plants
to mature.
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| Creek just after restoration complete 3/20/10 |
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| The same spot as shown on the right, 8 months later, 11/27/10 |
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| Creek on 3/20/10 after restoration work |
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| Creek on 11/27/10 eight months later |
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A few random tree pics...
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| Looking up through the pines, 12/30/10 |
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| The red berry trees (Toyon) are found throughout the nature trails. |
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| Looking up through the Toyon... |
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| Leaves of 3 in the park? In this case not poison oak, these are California Blackberries, 3/20/10 |
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| Elderberry, 11/27/10 |
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| Black Sage, 3/20/10 |
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| Lemonade Berry in back, rust color is California Buckwheat, front pale green is White Sage 11/27/10 |
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