Vol 41 Issue 5
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ALPHA PHI OMEGA GREATER LOS ANGELES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
May 2021
MEN AND WOMEN OF APOGLA AT WORK. Volunteers from APOGLA rendered service at the Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve in Gardena, CA last May 15, 2021 before proceeding to the monthly GMM hosted by Bro. Jo and Mary Ann Peneza in Torrance, CA.
Restor ation Da ya estora Day att the ws Wetland Pr eser ve Gar dena Willo Gardena illows Preser eserv By Jen Evangelista
On May 15, 2021, 27 brothers, sisters and familial members were at the Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve in the City of Gardena for our service to the community for the month of May. The Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve covers 13.6 acres and is the last intact remnant of the Dominguez Channel. The wetland was used by the Gabrielino Indians or Tongva Indians as a source of sustenance and as a waterway where they would travel in their canoes in order to trade with other Indian tribes. For approximately three hours, brothers, sisters and familial members labored and patiently removed invasive plant species and restored habitats for both flora and fauna at the preserve. Thankfully, the weather was cool and overcast. Hungry and tired members were re-energized by the scrumptious lunch prepared by Brother Bobet Peneza who generously opened his home and hosted our May GMM as well. Our lunch was made complete by the creamy and delectable Ginataang Monggo made by Bro Rene Maddela. Continued on page 3