SHIPLEY NATURE CENTER PRESENTS

"PLANET WATER" - 2012

The WINTER PROGRAM

First in a series of fun family days

Saturday, January 28, 1pm sharp

Rain or shine, if rain, bring umbrella
FREE admission DONATIONS WELCOME
Attend all sessions and receive Shipley’s own storybook - The Mystery of Blackbird Pond

Shipley Nature Center, 17851 Goldenwest Street in Huntington Central Park.
Parking available in the lot on Goldenwest, or,
overflow parking at the Central Library lot across the street.
714-842-4772

RAINWATER HOG TANKS INSTALLED AT SHIPLEY

The Los Angeles Conservation Corps had twelve to fifteen Corps members working 4 days to install a wonderful new water conservation system at Shipley Nature Center. Two supervisors were with the crew. Approximately 240 hours were donated by the LACC. The Orange County Corps was also at Shipley for 2 days with 4 members and a Supervisor.

Special thanks to Boeing for the grant for the materials from Rainwater HOG. The rain gutter and filter unit were also donated.

Guy Stivers made the arrangements to have the Corps to do their water harvesting project at Shipley. Guy prepared the plans for installing the water harvesting units and the improvements to the courtyard path. The "guy" drains were also installed. What a great new look for entrance path. DG that was removed was used in areas surrounding the Cart and Nursery sheds.

Spreading mulch was part of the project. Kay Goddard was able to get 4 cubic yards of mulch donated from Agromin Premium Soil Products. With mulch stored at Shipley for two years there was almost enough mulch to complete the project. These projects were all completed by the Corps.

Thanks to Shirley Dettloff the water harvesting project was on the front page of the Independent newspaper Thursday July 21. Two photos and a lengthy article were wonderful advertisements for our program.

Jean Nagy and Nancy Harris, what a team! They had help, off and on, from the Corps to complete the hidden garden projects. Four dumpster loads were removed. Another great team, Luanne Cook and Gino Ponce, had help with habitat projects from LA and Orange Corps.

Nancy's husband, Jim, one day supervised Corp members in pruning in the Demonstration Garden. Bill Eggleson and Chuck Glenn removed the redwood divider in the retail Nursery and installed a support for the water pipe.

In the eye of the storm Carol Williams was able keep Shipley open! Nice to have a calm person among the chaos.

Total cost of the projects to Shipley was under $200. The value of the projects and hours the Corps provided is well over $6,000.

Thanks to Simon Dominguez from Rainwater HOG LLC who had recently inspected the units to ensure its operational efficiency. Visit http://rainwaterhog.com for more information.

Tom Livengood, Facilities
Friends of Shipley Nature Center

California Native Plants For Sale

The planting season for California Native plants is now throughout Fall and Winter.  Shipley Nature Center is the place to go to see native plants in action and learn about how to create your own native and waterwise garden.

Get plant combination ideas by strolling through 18 acres of native habitats and see how California Native plants provide food, shelter and beauty for our local birds, butterflies and wildlife and conserve water at the same time.

A broad selection of California Native Plants and wildflower seeds are always available for purchase at the Center.  Get help in choosing the right combination for your own garden.