Wh at is Sepu lveda Basin ?
The Sepulveda Basin WIldlife Preserve lies
PA INTED LA DY
VA NESSA CA RDUI
- Food Source: calendula,
hollyhock, mallow, sunflower,
thistles, etc.
- Size: 2.0"-2.5"
- Observational period: Spring
Fun Fact: Painted ladies have the
highest observed altitude record among
all butterflies at around ____________ ft!
Answer: 22,000
N ATI V E
in the mid-San Francisco Valley. Developed
in 1979 by the Corp of Engineers the
reserve was created with a pond, riparian
PO LLI N A TO RS
woodlands, and coastal sage. In 1988, the HOW DOES POLLI NATI ON W ORK ?
60-acre habitat was installed with
pathways, the lake, and plantings of native In search of their food, certain insects
annuals, shrubs, and trees. and animals transfer pollen from one
flower to another. This helps pollinate
flowers, which then become food and
Wh at is St u den t s in Act ion ? shelter to other animals.
Multiplying Good is a national non-profit
focused on elevating public service as a
mean to empower individuals. Students in
Action is a unique youth service,
leadership, and recognition program that
immersive training, opportunities for
engagement, and a prestigious awards
program that honors achievement.
Wh at is Valley Ch an gem ak er s?
Valley Changemakers Students in Action
chapter is a youth program within
Multiplying Good. As a response to the
increased wildfires we are educating
others about wildfires and are focusing on
restoring parts of the Sepulveda Basin by
planting California native plants and
cleaning up trash.
Use this brochure to learn about
some of the native pollinators
found here at the Sepulveda
Basin.
Valley Changemakers Students in Action 2021
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 LEA FCUTTER BEE
M EGACHILIDA E
- Food Source: flower nectar and
pollen
- Size: 0.2-0.9 in
- Observational period: mostly
late spring
Fun Fact: The leaf cutter bee leaves
__________ shaped holes on the edges
of leaves. See if you can find any!
Answer: half-moon
A NNA' S HUM M I NGBIRD
CA LYPTE A NNA
- Food Source: nectar, insects
and other arthropods
- Size: 3.9 inches
- Observational period: All year
Fun Fact: Their wings beat about
__________times per second in normal
flight.
Answer: 40-50
FLOW ER LONGHORN BEETLE
STROPHIONA TIGRINA
- Food Source: pollen of flowers,
such as roses, hydrangeas, and
carrot blossoms.
- Size: About 1.5 inches
- Observational period: Spring
through Autumn
Fun Fact: Sometimes their __________
can be longer than their entire body!
Answer: antennae