The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has exciting events for the community during the month of July. 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 Vicente Bluffs Reserve on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Follow the bluff top from Point Vicente through Oceanfront Estates during the El Segundo blue butterfly flight season in an area containing restored coastal sage scrub. This is considered an easy walk. Park in the dirt lot in front of the Point Vicente Lighthouse. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Nature Club for Kids will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the White Point Nature Education Center. This month you can enjoy a Bird themed Nature Club where they will do fun bird crafts and observe birds in their natural habitat! This event is free and suitable for ages 3 to 10.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Storytime Tails – Wise Whales – will take place on Sunday, July 13, 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 amazing sea creatures with crafts and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers.
Guided Nature Walks
1st Wednesday Bird Walk will take place at the White Point Nature Education Center on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Expert Bob Shanman will be meeting you in front for a free bird walk with an experienced naturalist, and binoculars are provided. 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, Ca. 90731
Guided Family Nature Walk will take place at George F Canyon Nature Preserve on Saturday, July 5, 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, July 12, 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, July 26, 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, July 19, 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, July 5, 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 Agua Amarga Reserve will take place on Saturday, July 12, 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
Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Sunday, July 13, 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 Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, July 26, 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.
Rapid Response takes place on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Join the Rapid Response team to help maintain the trails and protect important wildlife habitat. You will be able to assist staff with various easy to moderate tail maintenance activities such as closing unauthorized trails, trimming and clearing brush, minor tread repair, and other projects. (Minor hiking involved). 15 years and older. No experience is needed. 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.
To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails click here
Photo of Vicente Bluffs Reserve
