The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has many exciting events for the community during the month of July. Included are Native Plant Nursery, Trail Crew Introductory Class, 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: El Segundo Blue Butterfly Flight Season will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., for an easy blufftop walk at Vicente Bluffs Reserve. Enjoy a chance to see the rare El Segundo blue butterfly during its flight season and learn how restored coastal sage scrub habitat is helping this endangered species recover. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Trail Crew Introductory Class will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to noon. Join the indoor introductory class to learn more about how you can help improve Peninsula trails. Learn about trail building and maintenance from a nationally recognized trail expert. Following this course, join the monthly field training and experience. They will focus on various techniques for erosion repair, building rock walls, proper pruning and more. No experience needed for the introductory course. Age 18 and over.
Guided Nature Walks
George F Canon Discovery Walk will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Naturalists will guide you along a trail through the preserve to discover unique wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the LA Basin. Park in the dirt lot on the west side of Palos Verdes Drive East about 400 feet south of Palos Verdes Drive North. Meet at the Stein Hale trailhead. Sign up at pvplc.org/calendar.
Explore the Hidden Gems of the White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, July 18, 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, July 25, 2026, at 11:00 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 Trails – Feathered Friends at the White Point Nature Education Center will take place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join 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 -Butterflies at the White Point Nature Education Center will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for a butterfly themed Nature Club. They will learn about the butterflies that live on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, make fun crafts, and go on a butterfly hike through the garden. This is for ages 3 to 10.
Plant Sales:
Bring Nature Home: Native Plant Sales will take place at George F Canyon on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The native plant expert will give you professional tips on creating a garden way station and home for local species! Park on the west side of PV Drive East just about 400 feet uphill from the intersection of PV Drive North.
Native Plant Sale at White Point Nature Education Center will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The address is 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.
Hands-On Conservation
White Point Nature Preserve Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place on Sunday, July 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.
Restoration with a View: Abalone Cove Reserve Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 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.
Lunada Canyon in the Agua Amarga Reserve will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Join the 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 can receive volunteer service hours. Register at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Share Your Love of Nature
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 the White Point Nature Center courtesy of PVPLC
