The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has many exciting events for the community during the month of April. Included are Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Earth Day Volunteer Outdoor Day, Spring Native Plant Butterfly Baskets, Nature Walks, Guided Garden Tour, Story Time Tails, Nature Club for Kids, Native Plant Care & Sales, and Volunteer opportunities for everyone. Most of the preserves and the White Point Nature Center & George F Canyon Centers are open. 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
Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour will take place on April 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., at the Redondo Union High School. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. for an Earth Day Celebration with snacks, special film guests and wild animal visit, face painting and much more. Tickets at pvplc.org/earthday.
Earth Day Volunteer Outdoor Day will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the White Point Nature Preserve. Show your appreciation for the planet by helping beautify outdoor public spaces and restore native habitat for the benefit of people and local wildlife. You will participate in activities such as planting, weeding, native plant seed preparation and watering the gardens, as well as enjoying children’s activities at the Nature Center. By participating you can enter a free raffle for great prizes!
Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour will be presented at the Olguin Auditorium San Pedro on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. presented with the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Tickets at pvplc.org/earthday.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour will also take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 12:00 noon, at the Olguin Auditorium San Pedro presented with the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. This screening will be followed by Arts Open San Pedro Festival (2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) with music, food trucks and more. Tickets at pvplc.org/earthday.
Plant Sales:
Spring Native Plant Butterfly Baskets – Special pollinator package with a half dozen 4″ size native plants grown in the Conservancy’s Native Plant Nursery especially for making your garden beautiful, drought tolerant and able to attract pollinators looking for food and nesting places and as a way station for many species. Included are Rattlepod, CA Poppy, Seacliff Buckwheat, CA Bush Sunflower, White Yarrow and Blue eyed grass. Pre-order at https://pvplc.org/native-plants-shop.
Native Plant Sales will take place at George F Canyon on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The native plant expert will give you professional tips on creating a garden waystation and home for local species. Park on the lot on the west side of PV Drive East about 400 feet uphill from the intersection of PV Drive North.
Native Plant Sales will also take place at White Point Nature Education Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:30 a.m.to noon.
Guided Nature Walks
Naturalist Guided Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Naturalist will guide you along a trail through the preserve to discover a unique variety of wildlife in the canyon habitat with amazing views of the LA Basin. Park on the lot on the west side of PV Drive East about 400 feet uphill from the intersection of PV Drive North. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Naturalist Guided Walk at Linden H. Chandler Preserve will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Experience this 28 acre nature preserve with blooming native plants. This restored habitat is home to the endangered Palos Verdes blue butterfly. This is considered a moderate walk. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Explore the Hidden Gems of the White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 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 is 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 Wonders: Guided Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the White Point Nature Plant Garden. Step into the beauty of the White Point Native Plant Garden and discover the wonders of California’s native flora. On this guided tour, you’ll learn expert tips on growing and caring for native plants, explore the vibrant garden habitats, and see firsthand how native plants support local wildlife. Perfect for gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone curious about sustainable landscaping. Meet at the White Point Nature Education Center and take home ideas to make your own garden a native plant paradise. Located at 1600 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro.
For The Kids
Storytime Tails – Bunny Tails – will take place on Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join the fun at the White Point Nature Education Center for fun stories about the cool critters that live on the nature preserve with crafts and hands-on activities. Recommended for kids ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Nature Club for Kids -Trees – will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at White Point Nature Education Center. Celebrate Earth Month with a tree themed Nature Club at the center. They will have fun tree crafts and even plant a tree in the nature preserve. This is for ages 3 to 10.
Outdoor Volunteer Activities
Hands-On Conservation at the Lunada Canyon Nature Reserve Agua Amarga will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Join this canyon restoration site to help restore coastal sage scrub habitat and increase host plant resources for the rare and endangered Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly. Students may receive service hours. Register at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point which will take place on Sunday, April 5, 2026, 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. Students can receive community service hours. Register at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Nature Ambassadors: Join the Community Outreach Team
Inspire the Next Generation as a Nature Education Docent by sharing your love of nature on the Peninsula with students and nature center visitors. For more information, contact Holly Gray at hgray@pvplc.org. This is for 18 years +.
Voices for Nature: Become a Community Outreach Volunteer and be part of the outreach team at community events around the South Bay and greet participants at our free monthly guided nature walks. No experience is needed and flexible schedule. For more information, contact Lynn Rotunno, at lrotunno@pvplc.org. This is open to ages 18+.
To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails click here
Photo of Storytime Tails – Bunny Tails courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
