Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Hikes & Trails for April
During the month of April, there will be several outdoor activities for Palos Verdes home owners to enjoy through The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy – from nature walks with naturalists, bird walks, nocturnal full moon walk to volunteer opportunities which are listed below.
Special Events:
The guided nature walk by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to Forrestal Reserve, will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You can appreciate some of the best wildflower viewing and dramatic geological formation on the cliffs of this former basalt quarry. You will be able to see the faults, folds and igneous intrusions visible in the sedimentary bedding. This is a moderate to strenuous walk. Park along Forrestal Drive or park in the lot at Ladera Linda Community Center, 32201 Forrestal Drive. Meet near the gate. This walk is free and open to the public. For more information call (310) 541-7613 x 201 or visit the website at www.pvplc.org.
Monthly Activities:
First Saturday Family Hike at George F Canyon will take place on April 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. with a descriptive talk/walk led by a naturalist. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information call (310) 547-0862.
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, April 4, 2015. Call (310) 547-0862 for reservations and time. Children must be 9 years of age and there is a fee of $12 per person.
The First Sunday Beginners Bird Walk will take place at George F Canyon on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. Binoculars will be provided and this is a slow easy walk. This walk is free and open to the public. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information call (310) 547-0862.
The Family Garden Exploration with LA City Rangers will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the White Point Nature Preserve from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Your children will enjoy spending time with the LA City Rangers at the White Point Nature Preserve listening to nature themed children’s stories for young people of all ages. This month’s theme is Earth Month. This is a free family hike guided by LA City Rangers through the beautiful 102 acre White Point Nature Preserve. The Preserve is located at 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information visit www.pvplc.org or call (310) 541-7613.
Birding with Wild Birds at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. Explore the birds now making a home in the restored habitat at the preserve. The program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. White Point Nature Education Center is located at 1600 West Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. Call (310) 541-7613 to sign up.
Birding with Wild Birds at George F Canyon will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. Explore the birds now making a home in the restored habitat at the preserve. The program is free and all ages are welcome. Parking is available at the Center which is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information call (310) 547-0862.
Nature Walk with LA City Rangers at White Point Nature Preserve, will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a family oriented walk led by Los Angeles City Rangers. No reservations are required. White Point Nature Education Center is located at 1600 West Paseo del Mar in San Pedro.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy presents Restoration Highlights Workshop at White Point Nature Education Center on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Conservation Director, Danielle LeFer, will share her expert knowledge about restoring 1600 acres of Conservancy preserved lands. This is a free workshop. The Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, Calif. RSVP to info@pvplc.org.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Native Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2015, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the White Point Nature Education Center. The Center is located at 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information visit www.pvplc.org.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Outdoor Volunteer Days during the month of April will take place at the Native Plant Nursery on Mondays through Fridays at 9:00 a.m. You will assist with the seedlings and shrubs needed for habitat restoration projects. Must RSVP at least 48 hours prior to the date you wish to volunteer. Email info@pvplc.org to RSVP.
A separate Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. You will plant shrubs and remove weeds to beautify the native plant garden and habitat. White Point Nature Education Center is located at 1600 West Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. Call (310) 541-7613 to sign up.
To read my prior article on the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy click here.
Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
