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Wildlife Sanctuary - New Entrance Ribbion Cutting
Wildlife Sanctuary - New Entrance Ribbion Cutting
Wildlife Sanctuary - New Entrance Ribbion Cutting
Wildlife Sanctuary - New Entrance Ribbion Cutting
Wildlife Sanctuary - New Entrance Ribbion Cutting

Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife Sanctuary heron or egret standing in water among cattails, LogoThe Wildlife Sanctuary first opened its gates in 1966. It has expanded from its original size of 10 acres in 1966 to its current size of 26 acres.  Within its boundary, there are a variety of habitats and ecosystems including three wetland areas (lake, pond and swamp communities).  There is also a stream, which flows year-round and is the center of our riparian community.  The Sanctuary also includes native oak and walnut woodlands.  The area was expanded to include the MSAC hill with a newly restored coastal sage scrub community.

These communities provide a variety of habitats for native plants and animals.  The animal populations are not held captive within the fenced area but are native residents to the Walnut City area and are free to enter or leave the Sanctuary at will.  We are striving to create a natural area where the local species have refuge and thrive.  
Examples of animals observed here are rabbits, squirrels, coyotes, owls, hawks, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, herons, egrets, crayfish, frogs, turtles and fish.  The Coastal Sage Brush plant community within the Sanctuary supports California Gnatcatchers (an endangered species).

Examples of plants observed here are black walnut, oak, willow, and cottonwood trees.  Other plants include cattails, bulrush, grasses, buckwheat, brittlebush, monkey flower and a variety of sages.

The Wildlife Sanctuary is managed and maintained by the Biological Sciences Department and the Natural Sciences Division of Mt. San Antonio College.

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