Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Hikes & Trails for December
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is presenting Palos Verdes hikes and a variety of outdoor activities for Palos Verdes homes owners to enjoy during the month of December. In addition to hikes and other outdoor 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 Peck Park Canyon, will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. Walk through shaded canyon woodlands on the former Hernandez Ranch site in San Pedro. Take Western Ave south to Crestwood turn left (east) and park in the recreation center parking lot. This is a moderate walk and is free and open to the public. For more information call (310) 541-7613 ext. 201.
Monthly Activities:
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy First Saturday Bird Walk at George F Canyon will be held on Saturday, December 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.
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, December 6, 2014. Call (310) 547-0862 for reservations and time. Children must be 9 years of age and there is a fee of $10 per person.
Storytime with the Rangers at the White Point Nature Education Center will be on Saturday, December 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 Los Angeles City Rangers. This month’s theme is Changing Seasons. Storytime is the 2nd Saturday of every month. The Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.
Birding with Wild Birds Unlimited will take place at the White Point Nature Preserve on Wednesday, December 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.
Birding with Wildbirds Unlimited will be held at the George F Canyon Nature Preserve, on Wednesday, December 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 White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Help restore the native habitat by planting shrubs. RSVP is strongly encouraged. Park at the Preserve located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. To volunteer, please call (310) 541-7613.
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 November.
Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
