The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has exciting events for the community during the month of May. Included are Nature Walks, Storytime Tails, Nature Club for Kids, Native Plant Sales and Team Leader Training. Some of the preserves and the White Point Nature Center 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 land movement. Also in order to keep all these areas open, volunteers are needed 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
Guided Family Nature Walk will take place at Forrestal Reserve on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. You will be able to appreciate dramatic geological formations on the cliffs of this former basalt quarry. Experienced docents will guide you on an exploration of some of the best coastal sage scrub habitat on the Peninsula. Moderate to strenuous walk. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Nature Club for Kids will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the White Point Nature Education Center. This month they will be enjoying a reptile themed nature club. You will get to do some fun reptile activities and meet some live reptile ambassadors. This event is free and suitable for ages 3 to 10.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Storytime Tails – Remarkable Reptiles – will take place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join the group at the White Point Nature Center for fun stories about the cool critters that live on the nature preserve with crafts and hands on activities. Recommended for ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers.
Guided Nature Walks
Guided Family Nature Walk will take place at George F Canyon Nature Preserve on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Naturalist 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. Parking in Preserve lot located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Native Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 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, May 24, 2025, 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 Family Nature Walk will take place at White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Naturalist 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.
Outdoor Volunteer Activities
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Join volunteers as they help restore wildlife habitat on this breathtaking coastal reserve. Students can receive community service hours. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. 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 pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Join volunteers at White Point Nature Preserve as they work 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 pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Agua Amarga Reserve will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Help remove invasive weeds and care for a community restoration site to benefit wildlife. Students can receive community service hours. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Community Outreach Volunteers
The Conservancy is looking for Community Outreach volunteers who enjoy sharing their love of nature and the Peninsula, at community events held around the South Bay. Join the Community Outreach Volunteer Team to help engage our local community at events and greet participants at the free monthly guided nature walks. No experience is needed and a flexible schedule is available. For more information, contact Lynn Rotunno, at lrotunno@pvplc.org. This is open to ages 18+.
Education Docents
The Land Conservancy is seeking volunteer education docents who would enjoy working with students, either in the classroom or for field trips and to greet visitors at one of two nature centers the Conservancy manages. For more information contact Holly Gray, at hgrav@pvplc.or. This is open to ages 18 and over.
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Photo of Nature Club for Kids
