Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events April 2016
During the month of April 2016, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering outdoor hikes/activities for Palos Verdes home owners to enjoy including bird walks, nature walks with naturalists, nocturnal full moon walk and volunteer opportunities which are listed below.
Special Events:
Guided Nature Walk by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place at Forrestal Reserve, on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. You will be able to view dramatic geological formations and spectacular wildflower blooms following the El Nino rains. This is considered a moderate walk. Park along Forrestal Drive, or park in the lot at Ladera Linda Community Center. The Forrestal Reserve is located at 32201 Forrestal Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. You will be meeting 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/events/NatureWalkRSVP.asp.
Team Leader Training Workshop at White Point Nature Education Center, will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Team Leaders help to provide support and oversight during Outdoor Volunteer Days. Applicants must participate in at least 2 volunteer events before attending the workshop and commit to 4 or more Saturday events before the end of 2016. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Walk and Draw with Art to Grow On, Inc. at George F Canyon Nature Center on Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. You will enjoy a guided exploration and mobile sketch lesson along the trail. Recommended for ages 5 and up. For more info and to RSVP go to http://pvplc.org/events/Impressions.asp or call (310) 541-7613.
Monthly Activities:
First Saturday Family Hike at George F Canyon will take place on April 2, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. with a guided walk through the canyon. All ages are welcome. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (310) 547-0862.
The First Sunday Beginners Bird Walk will take place at George F Canyon on Sunday, April 3, 2016, 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.
Family Ranger Day at White Point Nature Preserve, will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Your family will enjoy spending time with the LA City Rangers and their mobile nature exhibit. People of all ages can participate in wildlife demonstrations and explore the surrounding native plant demonstration garden with the Ranger. This is a free family hike guided by LA City Rangers through the beautiful 102 acre White Point Nature Preserve. Meet at the information kiosk between the parking lot and Nature Center. 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 20, 2016, 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.
Nature Walk with the LA City Rangers at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. You can enjoy a family oriented walk led by the Los Angeles City Rangers. No reservations are required. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in 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, April 23, 2016. Call (310) 547-0862 for reservations and time. Children must be at least 9 years of age and there is a fee of $12 per person.
Birding with Wild Birds at George F Canyon will take place on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. See 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.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Outdoor Volunteer Days during the month of April will take place at the Native Plant Nursery on Monday through Friday, at 9:00 a.m. You will nurture seedlings and grow shrubs for habitat restoration projects. Must RSVP at least 48 hours prior to the date you wish to volunteer. Email info@pvplc.org to RSVP.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Portuguese Bend Reserve will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help restore this beautiful habitat while looking out at the beautiful view. Please sign up at http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Agua Amarga Reserve will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2016, from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 noon. You will be able to help restore this unique canyon habitat. Sign up at http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering a volunteer opportunity keeping an Extra Eye on the preserves for KEEPERS Environmental Review and Stewardship. Hike a designated section of a preserve each month providing information to help them respond quickly to needs on the preserve. For more information contact the Volunteer Program Manager, Brittany Goldsmith at (310) 541-7613 x 215, or email bgoldsmith@pvplc.org.
To read my prior article on the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy click here.
Photo of Abalone Cove hike courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.
