Palos Verdes Land Conservancy Hikes In September
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is presenting Palos Verdes hikes and a variety of outdoor activities for Palos Verdes homes owners to participate in during the month of September. In addition to hikes and other outside activities, they are always looking for volunteers to assist in keeping our hillsides maintained.
Special Events:
A guided nature walk by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to Abalone Cove Reserve, will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. Walk along the bluff of Abalone Cove learning about this active restoration site while enjoying the view from Portuguese Point. This is a moderate walk and is free and open to the public. For more information contact (310) 541-7613 ext. 201.
National Public Lands Day hosted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Volunteers will play an instrumental role in beautifying White Point Nature Preserve. Join in for a full morning of planting native shrubs to enhance the demonstration garden. Refreshments and t-shirts provided. RSVP at www.pvplc.org.
Team Leader Training Workshop at White Point Nature Education Center, Saturday, September 6, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Team Leaders provide support and oversight during October Volunteer Days. If you love restoring habitat and working with others, this program is for you. Applicants must go to at least 2 volunteer events before attending the workshop and commit to 4 or more Saturday events before the end of 2014. Please contact Adrienne Mohan at amohan@pvplc.org or call (310) 541-7613.
Monthly Activities:
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy First Saturday Bird Walk at George F Canyon, will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. This is considered a slow easy walk so that the birds are not startled. Binoculars are provided if needed. Also, later in the day at 3:00 p.m., the First Saturday Walk takes place at the Canyon with a descriptive walk by a naturalist. There is a $5 suggested donation for this walk. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates.
Storytime with the Rangers at the White Point Nature Education Center will be on Saturday, September 13, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. You can listen to nature themed children’s stories for young people of all ages told by the LA City Rangers. This month’s theme is The Watershed. Storytime is the 2nd Saturday of every month. The Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.
Explore nocturnal sights with an expert Naturalist under a full moon with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at the George F Canyon Nature Preserve on Saturday, September 6th, 2014. Call (310) 547-0862 for reservations and time. Children must be 9 years of age and there is a charge of $10 per person.
Birding with Wild Birds Unlimited will take place at the White Point Nature Preserve on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. Binoculars will be provided. This is an easy walk and is free. Parking is at the Preserve located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.
Ranger Guided Family Walk at the White Point Nature Preserve will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. This is a free family hike guided by LA City Rangers through the beautiful 102 acre White Point Nature Preserve located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Native Plant Sale will be held at White Point Nature Education Center on Saturday, September 27, 2014, from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.
Birding with Wildbirds Unlimited will be held at the George F Canyon Nature Preserve, on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. Binoculars are provided with this slow and easy walk. Parking is at the George F Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Outdoor Volunteer Day will be held at the White Point Nature Preserve, on Saturday, September 20th and September 27, 2014, from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 noon. Join in for native plant garden beautification and family friendly activities during these Saturday volunteer opportunities. Please call (310) 541-7613 to RSVP.
For more information on any of the above activities, go to www.pvplc.org, or call (310) 541-7613.
Click here to read my previous article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails in June.
Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy White Point Preserve
