The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has exciting options for the community this month of April. 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 additional opportunities to help our reserves.
Special Events
Earth Day Beauty of Nature Film Presentation of Giants Rising will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Giants Rising is produced in partnership with the Redford Center and is narrated by musician Michael Franti. These passionate heroes are dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the redwoods and safeguarding their future. Film goers will see the superpower of redwoods revealed like never before. Redford Center is located at 1501 S. Cabrillo Ave., San Pedro. Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. For more information and to sign up go to pvplc.org/calendar.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Virtual Bioblitz Training will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Join this virtual presentation to learn how you can be a community scientist collecting information about biodiversity for the upcoming City Nature Challenge April 26 through April 29, 2024. No prior experience is necessary. All you will need is a smartphone or camera and a desire to get out on the trails to see what you can find. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar
Volunteer Team Leader Training will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at White Point Nature Preserve. Become a Team Leader using your expertise or gain brand new skills to provide support and oversight of other volunteers during outdoor restoration events. If you love restoring habitat and working with others, this program is for you! This training will be delivered in an outdoor space. Please come prepared by wearing closed toe shoes and bringing sun protection. All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and register in advance to participate. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Guided Monthly Walks
Family Nature Walk will take place at George F Canyon Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. At the preserve, naturalists will guide you along a trail through the preserve to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the LA Basin. Meet on the back patio of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Park in the Preserve lot located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. If raining, the event will be cancelled. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Guided Nature Walk at Ocean Trails Reserve will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. At the reserve you will walk through an impressively restored habitat on top of an ancient slide area with spectacular bluff top ocean views that are well worth the visit. This is considered an easy to moderate walk. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Guided Family Nature Walk will take place at White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 20, 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.
Native Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, April 13, 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, April 27, 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.
Volunteer Activities
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, April 13, 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 at Agua Amarga Reserve will take place on Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28, 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.
Volunteer with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Rapid Response Team on Fridays & Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Work alongside the field staff to help protect important wildlife habit. Help with trail maintenance, fence building, installing signage and more. Students can receive community service hours. No experience is needed. Must be 16 and up. 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
