South Bay Parkland Conservancy seeks grants, expands green‑belt work in Hermosa Beach
June 03, 2026 | Hermosa Beach City, Los Angeles County, California
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Representatives from the South Bay Parkland Conservancy briefed the Hermosa Beach Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission on June 2 about ongoing restoration and education work on the city’s green belt and nearby habitats.
Chen Fu (identified in the meeting as the organization’s president) and Jacob (project manager and former chapter president) described the group’s two decades of activity across 11 South Bay cities, noting a heavy volunteer effort: they reported more than 300 events annually and nearly 8,000 volunteer hours in 2025. Jacob said the Conservancy has run regular Saturday workdays and engaged high schools, corporate groups and community volunteers to plant native species and remove invasive plants.
The presenters outlined site‑specific maneuvers for the Hermosa green belt, including an adopt‑a‑plot pilot they are launching with Girl Scouts to maintain sections through the summer. They said they have applied for a U.S. Fish & Wildlife grant of $50,000 to enhance overwintering groves (adding trees such as sycamores and oaks, and 1,500 shrubs) and to write a five‑year overwintering management plan. Jacob said the Conservancy’s maintenance agreement with the city is up for renewal in 2027 and that typical renewal terms would be five years.
Commissioners asked about weed pressure and watering schedules; speakers said persistent irrigation in some zones encourages weeds and that the Conservancy is working with Public Works on water‑system adjustments, mulch deliveries, and scaled event schedules to manage maintenance workload.
The presentation concluded with an invitation to residents to sign up for workdays and to consider corporate or philanthropic support; SouthBayParks.org hosts a calendar and volunteer signups.
Next steps: The Conservancy will continue grant pursuit and coordination with city Public Works; the commission discussed placing the item on crossover agendas to explore coordinated regional restoration strategy with neighboring cities.
Chen Fu (identified in the meeting as the organization’s president) and Jacob (project manager and former chapter president) described the group’s two decades of activity across 11 South Bay cities, noting a heavy volunteer effort: they reported more than 300 events annually and nearly 8,000 volunteer hours in 2025. Jacob said the Conservancy has run regular Saturday workdays and engaged high schools, corporate groups and community volunteers to plant native species and remove invasive plants.
The presenters outlined site‑specific maneuvers for the Hermosa green belt, including an adopt‑a‑plot pilot they are launching with Girl Scouts to maintain sections through the summer. They said they have applied for a U.S. Fish & Wildlife grant of $50,000 to enhance overwintering groves (adding trees such as sycamores and oaks, and 1,500 shrubs) and to write a five‑year overwintering management plan. Jacob said the Conservancy’s maintenance agreement with the city is up for renewal in 2027 and that typical renewal terms would be five years.
Commissioners asked about weed pressure and watering schedules; speakers said persistent irrigation in some zones encourages weeds and that the Conservancy is working with Public Works on water‑system adjustments, mulch deliveries, and scaled event schedules to manage maintenance workload.
The presentation concluded with an invitation to residents to sign up for workdays and to consider corporate or philanthropic support; SouthBayParks.org hosts a calendar and volunteer signups.
Next steps: The Conservancy will continue grant pursuit and coordination with city Public Works; the commission discussed placing the item on crossover agendas to explore coordinated regional restoration strategy with neighboring cities.
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