The Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve is a federally protected wetland covering 13.6 acres of land owned by the City of Gardena, in Los Angeles County, California. The Friends of Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve, Inc. are the land stewards for the Preserve for the City of Gardena. The Friends is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt corporation established in 2006. We are always seeking volunteers interested in helping with our Mission Statement.