Community Action

Protecting our natural resources

Organic First Approach to Land Management

The Cove Collective urges the Palos Verdes Estates City Council to adopt an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan that will make an organic first policy in our public spaces. What is Organic First? It means the city landscape maintenance plan will encourage organic approaches to managing weed/plant growth and discourage the use of herbicides and pesticides. Many cities in Southern California have adopted this approach including Manhattan Beach, Malibu, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Costa Mesa, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano. For more details on an Organic First approach for our public spaces, please visit https://www.nontoxiccommunities.com/ for more details.

Educational Programs

Teaching the community about local ecosystems, encouraging stewardship through hands-on workshops and guided nature walks through our partner organizations.