2026-03-03 CC Agenda Packet - Special Presentation 1 - El Segundo Blue Butterfly Conservancy RecognitionElSegundo
Blue
Butterfly
Conservancy
Recognition
2026
March 3, 2026
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ESBBC in Action
• Expanding presence of Eriogonum parvifolium in local
neighborhoods
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• Volunteer -led native planting and hillside habitat ! ,
maintenance
• Beachside tours during ESBB's active season
• Eagle Scout and youth service projects
• High school internships
• Elementary STEM program participation & book readings
• Native seed collection, propagation, and implementation
of local library seed project
• Presence at community events like ArtWalk, Poet
Laureate workshops, Farmers Market
• Ongoing outreach to a growing network of 350+
community supporters
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ESBBC/Eagle Scout Project:
Jayden Zenaye
• Completed his Eagle Scout project in dedicated
support of the El Segundo Blue Butterfly
Conservancy.
• Led a significant hillside weeding effort to remove
invasive species and improve habitat conditions.
• Organized and executed native species planting to
strengthen the restoration area.
• Delivered an educational presentation highlighting
the Conservancy's mission and long-term habitat
restoration goals.
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ESBBC/Eagle Scout Project:
Colin Boushell
• Conducted in-depth research on the hillside
habitat to support restoration education efforts.
• Designed and created seven educational plant
identification signs for native species.
• Helped visitors better understand the ecological
importance of native plants within the restoration
project.
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ESBBC/Eagle Scout Project:
Zachary Cumming
• Designed and installed a permanent educational
kiosk explaining the purpose of the hillside habitat
and ongoing restoration work.
• Created a structure that will serve as the future
trailhead for a planned walking trail.
• Enhanced visitor engagement by providing clear
guidance and educational context for the site.
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ESBBC Interns
Sarah Spraggins &
Cara King
• Authored, illustrated and published
a children's book focused on the El
Segundo Blue Butterfly (with a
grant secured from the ES Arts &
Culture Committee)
• Expanded community
engagement, especially among
youth, by making conservation
education accessible and inspiring
• Book sales benefit more plantings
• Recognized by Senator Allen
ESBBC Impact
• Expanded community awareness of the
endangered El Segundo Blue Butterfly and
fortified its habitat with over 1,000 new plants
• Strengthened ESBB habitat health through
invasive removal and native planting,
organizing 25 planting/maintenance days
• Enhanced and engaged civic pride,
organizing over 1,500 volunteer hours of
manual labor
• Transformed more than 11,000 square feet
of hillside into a restored ecosystem and a
community learning space, in partnership
with ES Recreation & Parks and Eagle
Scouts
• Broadened the path of the ESBB by inspiring
seacliff buckwheat plantings in over 100
residences and nearly all ESUSD sites
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