The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has many exciting events for the community during the month of May. Included are Native Plant Nursery & Seed Farm Tour, Where Sea Meets Sky, 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
Guided Nature Walk at the Land Conservancy’s Native Plant Nursery & Seed Farm Tour will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Take a rare visit behind the scenes at the Conservancy’s native plant nursery and seed farm dedicated to habitat restoration across the Peninsula. Explore the surrounding habitat and learn about the Conservancy’s work to support rare local species. Easy to moderate walk. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Guided Nature Walks
Where Sea Meets Sky: Coastal Birdlife Walk will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Meet in front of White Point Nature Education Center for a free bird walk with an experienced naturalist. Binoculars will be provided. 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.
Explore the Hidden Gems of the White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 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 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, May 23, 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
Nature Club for Kids -Birds will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the White Point Nature Education Center for a bird themed Nature Club. They will do fun crafts and observe birds in their natural habitat. This is for ages 3 to 10.
Outdoor Volunteer Activities
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. You can join the conservancy to volunteer on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping restore wildlife habitat. Students can receive community service hours. Register at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point which will take place on Sunday, May 10, 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.
Plant Sales:
Native Plant Sales will also take place at White Point Nature Education Center on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10:30 a.m.to noon for another chance to get some native plants.
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 Self-Guided Group Field Trips
