The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has exciting options for the community this month in March. Many of the preserves and the Nature Centers are open, but it would be a good idea to check the website to make sure your hiking path has not been damaged by the recent rains. Also in order to keep all these areas open, they need volunteers to help restore and maintain the beauty of Palos Verdes. Today in the Volunteer Activities you can find more opportunities to help our reserves.
Special Events
Guided Nature Walk at Alta Vista Reserve will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. On this walk you will be able to explore rare cactus wren and California gnatcatcher restored habitat, while enjoying the beautiful views of Catalina Island and flowers in bloom. Moderate to strenuous walk. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Nature Club for Kids – All About Reptiles will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at George F Canyon Nature Center. This reptile themed nature club will be doing some fun reptile activities and you will have a chance to meet the live reptile ambassadors. This is for ages 5-10.
Nature & Me Storytime at George F Canyon Nature Center will take place on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Presented by the Palos Verdes Library District it will include stories, songs and rhymes at George F Canyon Nature Center located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. It is recommended for ages 2-5 and no reservations are required.
St. Patrick’s Day Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at White Point Nature Preserve on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. till noon. This will be a special “Green” day, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. It is also a working day to help maintain the Preserve’s restoration area of coastal sage scrub habitat critical for wildlife and to beautify this major outdoor natural space for the community. Preserve parking is available at the end of the street in a gravel lot at 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Native Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at George F Canyon from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Create your own butterfly garden with a beautiful native plant from the Palos Verdes Peninsula. A native plant expert will give you a professional tips on creating a garden way station which will become a home for local species. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. White Point Nature Education Center will also be having their Native Plant Sale on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to noon for another opportunity to get native plants. White Point Nature Education Center is located at 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.
Guided Monthly Walks
Guided Family Nature Walk will take place at White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Naturalists will guide you along a trail (with amazing views across to 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. Preserve parking available at the end of the street in a gravel lot at 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Volunteer Activities
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You will be able to volunteer on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping restore wildlife habitat. Students can receive community service hours. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Agua Amarga Reserve will take place on Saturdays, March 16 & March 30, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Help remove invasive weeds and care for a community restoration site to benefit wildlife. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9:00 to noon. You can help restore habitat on the 22 acre restoration site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers while enjoying beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at White Point Nature Preserve on Sunday, March 31, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You will be working to maintain the preserve’s restoration area of native plant species to improve critical habitat for wildlife at the preserve and beautify outdoor natural space for the community. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails, click here.
Photo of young volunteers in training courtesy of PVPLC
