On Saturday, April 14, 2012, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will be having a nature walk at the Chandler Preserve from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. The preserve is 28 acres and is a critical part of the natural environment in Rolling Hills Estates; it is jointly owned by the City of Rolling Hills Estates and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Intensive restoration has added native wildflowers which include the golden star lilies, coastal sage scrub plants and shrubs to the hillsides. Living throughout this rare habitat are many different animals, including the threatened California Gnatcatcher and Palos Verdes blue butterflies – so you will want to bring your binoculars. This is an easily accessible walk with a loop trail of .9 miles and is considered to be easy to moderate. While you are walking the trail remember not to drink any water from the streams since they are not considered fit for human consumption.
Parking for the event will be in Rolling Hills Estates off Rolling Hills Road – turn into Empty Saddle Club parking lot located at 39 Empty Saddle Club Road.
For more information go to www.pvplc.org, or call (310) 541-7613.
Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
