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Volunteerism Comes in Many Forms at Shipley Nature Center

 

by: Shiplet Nature Center
Published: April 13, 2026

 

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH...On the weekend of March 20 - 22, Team Rubicon came to Shipley Nature Center to remove excessive brush, trees, and vegetation. Team Rubicon is an organization consisting of military veterans and first responders who respond to natural disasters throughout the United States and Western Hemisphere. Their specialty is clearing brush, downed trees and vegetation to facilitate recovery after disasters. They have responded to the fires in Alta Dena and Pacific Palisades, hurricanes in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, and several flooding incidents.

Team Rubicon comes to Shipley Nature Center annually to practice their craft that includes using chainsaws, pole saws, and other vegetation removal equipment. During that weekend Council Member Andrew Gruel provided lunch for Team Rubicon with food from his restaurant, Calico Fish House. As seen in the photo, members of Team Rubicon were very pleased to have the meals provided by the Councilman after some very hard work. This is a great example of the collaborative efforts of our community.

Photo: Shipley