Tour of our Neighbor - the 17-acre Bixby Marshland
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Bixby Marshland,
Southwest corner of Figueroa St. & Sepulveda Blvd,
Carson, CA
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County maintain the 17-acre Bixby Marshland. The Marshland is located in the City of Carson, just east of the 110 Freeway and South of Sepulveda Blvd. This urban jewel is a freshwater habitat containing a diverse group of native plants and animals. The marshland has trails, informational signs, and shade structures. Docents are available for guided tours as well!
Bixby Marshland is home to a variety of flora and fauna:
110 plant species including, 73 that are native.
69 bird species, including ducks, herons, egrets, coots, hummingbirds and more.
84 wildlife species, including Baja California treefrogs, common side-blotched lizards, western fence lizards, painted turtles, and many birds.