Students visit Area A of the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve guided by Land Trust staff and volunteers

For many years, the Land Trust and other groups advocated tirelessly for the gates into Area A of the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve to be opened for wildlife-friendly nature appreciation and education. We were thrilled when the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) opened these gates in January 2022, and we remain deeply appreciative of their work to maintain the existing trails. For a visual representation of just how successful this access has been so far, see the images of wildlife and nature enthusiasts, young and old, below. (Click on an image to enlarge it!)