Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has lots of volunteer opportunities this month to help maintain and restore our trails and preserves. Today in the Special Events area, White Point Nature Preserve has a special Veterans Day walking event, the Native Plant Nursery will be once again selling plants, and Guided Nature Walks will take place at White Point Nature Preserve and George F Canyon Nature Preserve.
Special Events
Guided Nature Walk at the White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Celebrate Veterans Day walking through restored coastal sage scrub habitat and stop at a former gun emplacement to learn about the military history of the area. Don’t miss the Nature Education Center with activities for the whole family. This is an easy to moderate walk. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Parking is in the lot at the end of the street in a gravel lot at 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Native Plant Sales take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at George F Canyon from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at White Point Nature Education Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Go to the nature centers during the sales and learn more about growing local native plants and purchase some for your garden.
Special Activities
Guided Nature Walk at the George F Canyon Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. You will be guided by a trained naturalist and discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat while enjoying amazing views of the LA Basin. Meet outside on the back deck of the George F Canyon Nature Center. Park in the Preserve lot located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP is required.
Guided Nature Walk at the White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Naturalists will guide you along a trail (with amazing views across the ocean) to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Parking is in the lot at the end of the street in a gravel lot at 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Volunteer Activities
Outdoor Volunteer Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Abalone Cove on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can help the conservancy by volunteering on a breathtaking coastal reserve and helping restore wildlife habitat. Students can receive community service hours. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Sunday, November 5, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can help care for the gardens at White Point Nature Preserve by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Rapid Response Team will take place on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will work alongside Conservancy staff protecting important wildlife habitat by closing unauthorized trails. The tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage, and more. No experience is needed and volunteers must be 15 years of age and up. Students can receive community service hours. You will be working at various locations and can volunteer by going to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails, click here.
Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
