Palos Verdes Beaches, Parks & Trails Are Now Open!

2 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Beaches, Parks & Trails Are Now Open!

Palos Verdes homes owners are happy that the beaches, parks & trails, including the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve are now opening under the guidance from the County of Los Angeles.

Our cities are encouraging residents to participate in recreational outdoor activity in their neighborhoods. When outdoors visiting these areas, please make sure that you are mindful of your social interactions and wear a face covering. All visitors must practice physical distancing by staying 6 feet away from others not in their household. Face coverings are mandatory at beaches when out of the water, and on trailheads, parking areas, and any trails where there are other groups of people nearby. The city staff, park rangers and law enforcement will be monitoring these areas to ensure compliance, and parking restrictions will be enforced. If these rules are not observed by the public, the city may close those areas.

Dog owners will be happy to hear that the Eastview Dog Park and the Rancho Caninos Dog Park are open. The tennis court at Upper Point Vicente Park and the paddle tennis courts at Ladera Linda Park are also open. Both amenities have restrictions to comply with physical distancing and safety.

There are a few trails that will remain closed at this time. They are: Three Sisters Reserve, Filioram Reserve, Vista Del Norte Reserve, and Aqua Amarga Reserve. Remember that playgrounds, basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, and park buildings will remain closed.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events March 2020

5 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events March 2020

Special Events:

Cactus Wren Monitoring Training with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Become a Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Endangered Cactus Wren monitor at a field training on the Alta Vicente Reserve. This training will show you all you need to know to help document this rare and charismatic species that only lives in a few other places then on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. No experience is needed. This is for ages 16 and up only. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Nature Walk will take place at Linden H. Chandler Preserve by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Experience this 28 acre nature preserve with native plants blooming in restored habitat (supported by Patagonia) to serve as home for the rare Palos Verdes blue butterfly. This is considered a moderate walk. Sign up at www.pvplc.org.

Monthly Activities:

The Nature Club for Families: Local Birds of the White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Bring your kids to White Point Nature Preserve and meet the California Gnatcher, a bird that is endangered everywhere else, but is recovering here in habitat restored by the Conservancy. Families will enjoy a bird walk to spot a red tailed hawk, a peregrine falcon or even a burrowing owl and learn about how the Preserve provides them with wilderness in the big city. Make a fabulous feather painting and build a nest all your own. This is free and appropriate for all ages, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

Native Plant Sale at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Green is a lucky color this month, especially if your garden is green with native plants. Visit the native plant sale and start converting your garden into one that supports the survival of California’s declining coastal bird population. The Nature Center can show you how to take make this happen. Half gallon size native plants are $8 each. This is free and appropriate for all ages, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Woodlands Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Look for leprechauns along this pristine canyon’s 1.8 mile trail that winds through fragrant coastal sage habitat and into shady willow woodland. Observe canyon birds and wildlife, discover rare exposed Catalina schist bedrock and enjoy a spectacular view of the Los Angeles basin at the top. Trail accessible to jogging strollers. Leashed dogs are welcome. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. The Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (S-S) 310-547-0862 or (M-F) 310-541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Nature Club for Families: Local Reptiles at George F Canyon will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Most of the Peninsula’s native snakes aren’t poisonous, including Ms. Penny, the beautiful California King Snake in the nature center. Come find out how Ms. Penny’s species keeps the Peninsula’s rattle snake population down. Meet Thor, the alligator lizard, and leave fearing snakes less and with a greater appreciation for all our local reptiles. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information go to www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. Join the Wild Birds Unlimited to search for the winged creatures that make White Point Nature Preserve their home. Keep one ear tuned for the “meow” of the endangered gnatcatcher, now thriving at White Point. Or maybe you will spot one of the burrowing owls, a peregrine falcon, or a red tailed hawk. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. Parking is available at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information email csmith@pvplc.org, or go to www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Coastal Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. At the end of Western Avenue there awaits one hundred acres of land with a story to tell. Once roamed by huge saber tooth tigers, it became a peaceful Tongva village, then rangeland for cattle and sheep, a home to a thriving Japanese American community, a strategic military defense site housing two long range guns, and a nuclear missile launch site. Today, it is preserved natural land, slowly being restored to its original state (minus the tigers). They invite everyone to hike this unique preserve. This is free and appropriate for all ages, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

Native Plant Sale at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Look closely at your garden this month. Notice whether the plants growing there are busy with hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. If not, come to the native plant sale to purchase local plant species that create habitat for pollinators. Then, just sit back and watch your garden come alive with the flap, flutter and buzz of winged wildlife. For more information email scmith@pvplc.org. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. You will join Wild birds Unlimited expert birder to search for the winged creatures that thrive in the coastal sage and riparian woodland of this lovely canyon. This is free and appropriate for all ages. Binoculars are supplied for beginners. No dogs are allowed on the bird walks. The George F Canyon Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Nature and Me Storytime at George F Canyon Preserve will take place on Friday, March 27, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. Marisa Perley, wonderful children’s librarian with the Palos Verdes Library District, shares books, songs and activities that will open your child’s eyes to the wonders of the natural world and inspire an early love for nature. Concludes with a visit to the nature center and a stroll on the beautiful woodland nature trail. This is free and appropriate for all ages, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Volunteers provide a critical role in working to remove invasive weeds to maintain important wildlife habitat in this recently resorted ocean side habitat. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturdays, March 14th and Saturday, March 28, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help enhance the habitat by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants and more. Your efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy. Locations may be subject to change or cancellation due to rain. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The volunteers will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, adding mulch to recently planted plants and more. These efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy! Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Rapid Response Team will be getting together on Fridays and Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will work alongside Conservancy staff protecting important wildlife habitat by closing unauthorized trails. The task includes trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage and more. You will work at various locations around the Preserve. No experience is needed. This is for ages 15 and up. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails, click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Enjoy A Tide Pool Hike At Abalone Cove Shoreline Park In 2020!

5 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes, Trails and Hikes

Enjoy A Tide Pool Hike At Abalone Cove Shoreline Park In 2020!

The Palos Verdes tide pools offer an amazing and enjoyable visit no matter how many times you have been there. I love the magic of seeing all the creatures living in the pools and each visit seems to add something new. Palos Verdes homes owners are lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful tide pool areas.

On Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., the Los Serenos de Point Vicente docents will be offering a free Tide Pool Hike starting at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. This park features two beaches – Abalone Cove and Sacred Cove. These hikes are a great time to enjoy the outdoors with experts who will be discussing a variety of topics such as Palos Verdes Peninsula history, its geology, plant and animal life, as well as marine mammals. As you tour the tide pools and watch the fascinating marine life, you will learn about the inhabitants – sea stars, sea anemones, hermit crabs, and many more interesting animals. This park is considered an Ecological Reserve; therefore, none of its inhabitants can be removed.

The hike is scheduled to start when the tide is low enough to view the marine life. You will be visiting many tide pools during this hike so be sure to wear sturdy shoes.

Parking is available at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. There are no fees for the hike, but parking fees are free for the first 30 minutes, and $6.00 for up to 2 hours. For more information go to www.LosSeranos.org, or call (310) 377-5370.

To read my previous article on Abalone Cove Shoreline Park click here.

Photo courtesy of Los Serenos de Point Vicente

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events February 2020

6 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events February 2020

Special Events:

Nature Walk at Sacred Cove by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. You can take a scenic walk down the coastal bluff to discover the tide pools below. This is considered a strenuous walk. You can park at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. Cost for parking is $6. Sign up at www.pvplc.org.

Trail Crew Training will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can join the indoor introductory class to learn more about how you can help improve Peninsula trails. Following the course, you can join for field classes held every 2nd Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon that focus on various techniques for erosion repair, building rock walls, proper pruning and more. No experience is needed, and you must be 18 or over. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Docent Orientation for the White Point Nature Education Center will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2020, from 11:00 to 12:00 noon. If you enjoy local nature and want to share it with others, you can become a Nature Center Docent. You will be assisting with with many functions from plant sales to mentoring scout badges to guiding field trips. RSVP at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Monthly Activities:

Native Plant Sale at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Is it possible to have a beautiful and fragrant yard without using fertilizers and pesticides? Could our winter rains provide all the water that your plants need? The answer is yes if you garden with native plants. Come to the plant sale and learn how. Experts can tell you how. Free for all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome. Plants sold on first come, first served basis. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Woodlands Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. At the canyon you can experience this pristine streamside 1.8 mile trail that winds through fragrant coastal sage habitat and into shady willow woodland. You will observe canyon birds and wildlife, discover rare exposed Catalina schist bedrock, and at the top enjoy a spectacular view of the Los Angeles basin. This easy walk begins and ends in the Nature Center where Miss Penny, the beautiful California King Snake, welcomes you. This is free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome. The Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (S-S) 310-547-0862 or (M-F) 310-541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Nature Club for Families at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Bring your kids to White Point Nature Preserve and get to know the mammals and reptiles that live on the Peninsula. You can play games, make art, study taxidermy specimens, handle pelts, and meet the live animal collection while you learn to identify the tracks and scat of coyotes, raccoons, rabbits, snakes and skunks. Afterwards take your new sleuthing skills out on the trails to find out what kinds of wildlife are nearby. This is free and appropriate for all ages, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Nature Club for Families will take place at George F Canyon on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. In February, you will discover native trees like the large Sycamore, evergreen Coastal Live Oak, and swaying Willow. The knowledgeable naturalists invite you to play games, make art, sing songs, hike trails, read books and explore the preserves magical trees. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information go to www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Coastal Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. You will be able to take a walk beside the ocean with the knowledgeable Naturalists. You’ll begin with a stroll through the Tongva Demonstration Garden to learn how for thousands of years, the early inhabitants of the Peninsula used native plants for survival. Continue on the trails through beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat, past historic military sites, and across native grasslands. Listen for the “meow” of the endangered gnatcatcher bird that is thriving here. Finish with a hands on exploration of the Native Center. This is free and appropriate for all ages, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

Native Plant Sale at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. There are one third fewer birds in North America than there were thirty years ago, with coastal birds taking the hardest hit, mostly due to habitat destruction. You can contribute to their survival by resorting coastal sage habitat in your own yard. When you plant native plants, you expand their habitat beyond the nature preserves’ boundaries, creating a new kind of contiguous urban wilderness. Your garden can be gorgeous and fragrant, require very little water, and no chemical fertilizers or insecticides; while also contributing to the survival of coastal birds and pollinators. The naturalists will show you how. For more information email scmith@pvplc.org. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. Join the Wild Birds Unlimited to search for the winged creatures that make White Point Nature Preserve their home. Keep one ear tuned for the “meow” of the endangered gnatcatcher, now thriving at White Point. Or maybe you will spot one of the burrowing owls, a peregrine falcon, or a red tailed hawk. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. Parking is available at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information email csmith@pvplc.org, or go to www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. You will join Wild birds Unlimited expert birder to search for the winged creatures that thrive in the coastal sage and riparian woodland of this lovely canyon. This is free and appropriate for all ages. Binoculars are supplied for beginners. No dogs are allowed on the bird walks. The George F Canyon Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The volunteers will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, adding mulch to recently planted plants and more. These efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy! Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Volunteers provide a critical role in working to remove invasive weeds to maintain important wildlife habitat in this recently resorted ocean side habitat. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturdays, February 15th and 22, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help enhance the habitat by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants and more. Your efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy. Locations may be subject to change or cancellation due to rain. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com

To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails, click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events January 2020

7 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events January 2020

During the month of January 2020, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering outdoor hikes/activities for Palos Verdes home owners to enjoy including bird walks, nature walks with naturalists, and volunteer opportunities which are listed below.

Special Events:

Hopculture Beer Fest presented by Brouwerij West benefiting the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is a great event where you can taste the handcrafted beer from 25 different distilleries. This Beer Fest will take place on January 25, 2020, at Brouwerij West located at 110 E. 22nd Street, San Pedro, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. For tickets and more information visit https://www.brouwerijwest.com.

Singing Bowls Sound Mediation with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. You will discover the power of sound as medicine with international musician and teacher Jeralyn Glass. She will be leading visitors through a sound meditation experience as she plays her Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls which are made of pure quartz. Meditating with the energetic vibrations of the bowls awakens a journey of healing and release through the native plant gardens and the seaside trails. This event will take place at the White Point Education Center and Preserve located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Guided Nature Walk by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place at Abalone Cove Reserve Tide Pools on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. During the walk, you will visit newly landscaped trails lined with drought tolerant plants and interpretive signage. Then you will enjoy a walk to explore the tide pools and pillow lava formations. This is considered a moderate walk. Park in the lot at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up at www.pvplc.org.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Monday, January 20, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can join in and help beautify the native demonstration garden, benefiting local wildlife and our community. All ages are welcome! Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Volunteer Trail Watch Training at Ladera Linda Community Center on Saturday, January 25th and Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You will be able to learn about becoming a Volunteer Trail Watch member helping to educate users about the trails, its habitat and wildlife! You can become a Trail Watch Volunteer and volunteer on your own schedule. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Monthly Activities:

The Nature Club for Families at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Put on your winter coat and come outdoors to experience our beautiful Palos Verdes peninsula as a family. In January, the Nature Club will be meeting the Peninsula’s amazing trees! Your children will love “shaking hands” with a Sycamore, jug a Coastal Live Oak, and wave at a Willow! The knowledgeable Naturalist will invite you to play games, create art, sing songs, hike trails, read books, explore the White Point Preserve and become familiar with the magical trees of the Peninsula. This is free and appropriate for all ages, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Families will enjoy this easy and educational walk with a Naturalist for a refreshing 1.8 mile walk through this beautiful canyon preserve. Stroll through fragrant coastal sage habitat and riparian woodland to discover the unique variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that make this urban wilderness their home. This walk concludes inside the Nature Center with a hands on exploration of the exhibits. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome. The Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (S-S) 310-547-0862 or (M-F) 310-541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Start the New Year off with Native Plants for Your Garden! Native Plant Sale at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. This is a great oppotunity to help turn around the decline of birds by providing a home for them in your own yard. When you plant native plants instead of non-natives, you expand their habitat beyond the Nature Preserve’s existing boundaries. Native plants will create a gorgeous and fragrant garden without chemical fertilizers or insecticides and very little water. Experts can tell you how. Plants sold on first come, first served basis. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Nature Club for Families will take place at George F Canyon on Saturday, January 12, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Investigate the mammals and reptiles that live in the open spaces and nature preserves of the Peninsula. You can take part in games and hands on learning experiences designed to teach you to identify the tracks and scat of coyotes, raccoons, rabbits, snakes, and skunks. Then take your new sleuthing skills out on the trails to find out what kinds of wildlife are nearby. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information call (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. Join the Wild Birds Unlimited to search for the winged creatures that make White Point Nature Preserve their home. Keep one ear tuned for the “meow” of the endangered gnatcatcher, now thriving at White Point. Or maybe you will spot one of the burrowing owls, a peregrine falcon, or a red tailed hawk. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. Parking is available at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information call (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. You will be able to take a walk beside the ocean with the knowledgeable Naturalists. You’ll begin with a stroll through the Tongva Demonstration Garden to learn how for thousands of years, the early inhabitants of the Peninsula used native plants for survival. Continue on the trails through beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat, past historic military sites, and across native grasslands. Listen for the “meow” of the endangered gnatcatcher bird that is thriving here. Finish with a hands on exploration of the Native Center. This is free and appropriate for all ages, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

Start the New Year off with Native Plants for Your Garden! Native Plant Sale at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. There are one third fewer birds in North America than there were thirty years ago, with coastal birds taking the hardest hit, mostly due to habitat destruction. You can contribute to their survival by resorting coastal sage habitat in your own yard. When you plant native plants, you expand their habitat beyond the nature preserves’ boundaries, creating a new kind of contiguous urban wilderness. Your garden can be gorgeous and fragrant, require very little water, and no chemical fertilizers or insecticides; while also contributing to the survival of coastal birds and pollinators. They will show you how. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, January 22, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. You will join Wild birds Unlimited’s expert birder to search for the winged creatures that thrive in the coastal sage and riparian woodland of this lovely canyon. This is free and appropriate for all ages. Binoculars are supplied for beginners. No dogs are allowed on the bird walks. The George F Canyon Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Chandler Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservance on Saturday, January 4, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Assist in the last planting of the season to provide habitat for the Palos Verdes blue butterfly. This is sponsored by their partner, Patagonia. Locations may be subject to change or cancelled due to rain. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturdays, January 11 and 25, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help enhance the habitat by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants and more. Your efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy. Locations may be subject to change or cancelled due to rain. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com

To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails, click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events December 2019

8 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events December 2019

During the month of December 2019, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering outdoor hikes/activities for Palos Verdes home owners to enjoy including bird walks, nature walks with naturalists, and volunteer opportunities which are listed below.

Special Events:

Guided Nature Walk by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place at Lower Portuguese Bend Reserve on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. During the walk, you will follow Sandbox Trail ascending through grasses and low shrubs for nice views of the Pacific Ocean. This is considered an easy walk. Park in the dirt lot on Palos Verdes Drive South west of Schooner Drive, and the Portuguese Bend Beach Club and east of Peppertree Drive. Sign up at www.pvplc.org.

Monthly Activities:

The Family Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Families will enjoy this easy and educational walk with a Naturalist through this beautiful canyon preserve and discover the unique variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects that call it home. The walk concludes inside the Nature Center with a hands on exploration of the exhibits. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome. The preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (S-S) 310-547-0862 or (M-F) 310-541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Family Science & Storytime Featuring the Peregrine Falcon will take place at the White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Bring your family to experience a hands on science exploration of the Peninsula’s Peregrine Falcon. Listen to our wonderful librarian, Carla Sedlacek, sharing related children’s literature. Afterwards you can explore the wildlife exhibits in the Nature Center and take a self guided walk on the trails. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. For more information, call (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Family Science & Storytime Featuring the Raccoon will take place at George F Canyon on Saturday, December 14, at 11:00 a.m. Bring your family to experience a hands on science exploration and listen to our Naturalist share children’s literature about Raccoons. Stay and explore the wildlife exhibits and beautiful preserve trail, then picnic under the shady Learning Tree. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information call (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Native plants are beautiful holiday decor and great gifts! Native Plant Sale at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. These beautiful and resilient plants will attract butterflies and other pollinators with plants grown in the Conservancy’s native plant nursery. Purchase colorful, drought tolerant native plants that make fertilizers and insecticides virtually unnecessary and require little or no water. Naturalists are on hand to give advice. Plants sold on first come, first served basis. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Unlimited Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Join the Wild Birds Unlimited to explore the birds making White Point Nature Preserve home. Try to spot a burrowing owl or listen for the call of the endangered gnatcatcher. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. Parking is available at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information call (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Family Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Everyone in the family will enjoy a naturalist guided walk through the Tongva Demonstration Garden where you’ll learn how early inhabitants used native plants for survival. Then walk through beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat with views of Catalina. For those interested in the military history of the area, continue to walk up to a WWII gun emplacement. The walk concludes with a visit to the Nature Education Center with multi-media activities for all ages. This is a moderate walk and is free, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

Native plants are beautiful holiday decor and great gifts! Native Plant Sale at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, December 28, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Help attract butterflies and other pollinators to your garden with local native plants grown in the Conservancy’s nursery. Purchase colorful, drought tolerant native plants that make fertilizers and insecticides virtually unnecessary and require little or no water. Naturalists are on hand to give advice. Plants sold on first come, first served basis. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, December 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can have fun and help restore this unique canyon habitat (with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean) which is home to many threatened and endangered wildlife species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturdays, December 14th & 28th, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help restore this unique shoreline reserve by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, water native plants and more! Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help beautify the native demonstration garden and surrounding habitat. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

The Family Outdoor Volunteer Activity at the George F. Canyon Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Put on your work clothes and take part in a kid friendly habitat restoration activity: plant seeds, care for native plants, and track butterflies. Children of all ages will be learning about the role that they can play in nature conservation. This event is free. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (310) 541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Adopt your own piece of nature! Become an Adopt-a-Plot volunteer with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Enjoy the outdoors and become inspired by nature as a volunteer. You will help create habitat for rare and endangered species like the PV blue butterfly at one of the restoration sites on the Peninsula on your own schedule. For more information, call (310) 541-7613 x 215.

To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails, click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events November 2019

9 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events November 2019

During the month of November 2019, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering outdoor hikes/activities for Palos Verdes home owners to enjoy including bird walks, nature walks with naturalists, and volunteer opportunities which are listed below.

Special Events:

Guided Nature Walk by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place at White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. Celebrate Veterans Day walking through restored coastal sage scrub habitat and stop at a former gun emplacement to learn about the military history of the area. Don’t miss the Nature Education Center with activities for the whole family. This is considered an easy to moderate walk. Park at the Nature Center located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at www.pvplc.org.

Monthly Activities:

The Family Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Families will enjoy this easy and educational walk with a Naturalist through this beautiful canyon preserve and discover the unique variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects that call it home. The walk concludes inside the Nature Center with a hands on exploration of the exhibits. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome. The preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (S-S) 310-547-0862 or (M-F) 310-541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Family Science & Storytime Featuring the Gray Fox will take place at the White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Bring your family to experience a hands on science exploration of the Peninsula’s Gray Fox. Listen to our wonderful librarian, Carla Sedlacek, sharing related children’s literature. Afterwards you can explore the wildlife exhibits in the Nature Center and take a self guided walk on the trails. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. For more information, call (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Family Science & Storytime Featuring Crows and Ravens will take place at George F Canyon on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Bring your family to experience a hands on science exploration and listen to our Naturalist share children’s literature about Crows and Ravens. Stay and explore the wildlife exhibits and beautiful preserve trail, then picnic under the shady Learning Tree. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information call (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Fall is a Great Time to Plant! Native Plant Sale at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. These beautiful and resilient plants will attract butterflies and other pollinators with plants grown in the Conservancy’s native plant nursery. Purchase colorful, drought tolerant native plants that make fertilizers and insecticides virtually unnecessary and require little or no water. Naturalists are on hand to give advice. Plants sold on first come, first served basis. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Family Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Everyone in the family will enjoy a naturalist guided walk through the Tongva Demonstration Garden where you’ll learn how early inhabitants used native plants for survival. Then walk through beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat with views of Catalina. For those interested in the military history of the area, continue to walk up to a WWII gun emplacement. The walk concludes with a visit to the Nature Education Center with multi-media activities for all ages. This is a moderate walk and is free, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Unlimited Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Join the Wild Birds Unlimited to explore the birds making White Point Nature Preserve home. Try to spot a burrowing owl or listen for the call of the endangered gnatcatcher. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. Parking is available at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information call (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

Do you Know Fall is a Great Time to Plant? Native Plant Sale at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Help attract butterflies and other pollinators to your garden with local native plants grown in the Conservancy’s nursery. Purchase colorful, drought tolerant native plants that make fertilizers and insecticides virtually unnecessary and require little or no water. Naturalists are on hand to give advice. Plants sold on first come, first served basis. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Unlimited Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Join the Wild Birds Unlimited expert birder to search for the winged creatures that thrive in the coastal sage woodland of this beautiful canyon. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. Parking is available at the Center which is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, November 2nd & 16th, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help restore this unique shoreline reserve by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, water native plants and more! Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help beautify the native demonstration garden and surrounding habitat. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

The Family Outdoor Volunteer Activity at the George F. Canyon Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Put on your work clothes and take part in a kid friendly habitat restoration activity: plant seeds, care for native plants, and track butterflies. Children of all ages will be learning about the role that they can play in nature conservation. This event is free. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (310) 541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturdays, November 30, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can have fun and help restore this unique canyon habitat home to many threatened and endangered wildlife species with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Ocean Trails Reserve Hike at Trump National Golf Course

10 months ago • 0 comments • Community Events, Community Information, Palos Verdes, Things To Do In Palos Verdes, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Ocean Trails Reserve Hike at Trump National Golf Course

Palos Verdes home owners have a great opportunity to enjoy a local hike on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., on the Ocean Trails Reserve. Los Serenos de Point Vincente volunteers will be taking hikers on the switchback trails down to the beach. This moderate Ocean Trails Nature Hike is a great opportunity for Palos Verdes homes owners who are interested in learning more about the local geology from one of the trained volunteers. During the hike, look around for the fall blooms while walking through the mature coastal sage scrub. You will be able to enjoy the ocean views along the bluffs while you walk down to the rocky beach. After the hike, you will return to Founders Park where you can stay and watch the sunset from the park. This is truly a relaxing place to visit with its breathtaking views and over 5 acres to enjoy.

For more information, contact Los Serenos de Point Vincente at http://www.losserenos.org, or call (310) 377-5370.

To read about the Los Serenos de Point Vicente junior docent program click here.

Park at Trump National – to the left of the club house in the public lot at end of Ocean Trails Drive. Trump National Golf Course is located at One Ocean Trails Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Photo of Founders Park courtesy of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events October 2019

10 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events October 2019

During the month of October 2019, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering outdoor hikes/activities for Palos Verdes home owners to enjoy including bird walks, nature walks with naturalists and volunteer opportunities which are listed below.

Special Events:

Palos Verdes Pastoral with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, will take place on October 27, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at Terranea Resort. A garden to table dining event featuring the best of California’s handcrafted local foods and wines will be presented. The space is limited and tickets for the event are $250. For more information, to to www.pvplc.org.

Nature Walk Leader Training will take place at the Land Conservancy Office, at Saturday, October 5, 2019, and October 19, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can shae the love of nature with your local community by becoming a nature walk leader. Help to host free nature walks at various trails on the Peninsula every 2nd Saturday of the month. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Wildlife Tracking Training will take place at Ladera Linda Community Center on Saturday, October 5th, 12th & 19th, 2019 (must attend all dates) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Help conduct weekly monitoring of wildlife on the preserves from October 2019 to March 2020. No experience is needed. Applicants must be 16 years+. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Explore creatures of the night on a Full Moon Hike with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy on Friday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. You can make a reservation to join a guided night hike at George F Canyon and learn about the mysterious nocturnal creatures that inhabit this canyon after dark. This hike is for 9 years and older at $12 per person. Reservations are required at www.pvplc.org. or call (310-541-7613).

George F Canyon on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. You will wander along a willow filled canyon stream with coastal sage scrub restored habitat. Look down on the Peninsula’ rare Catalina Schist from one of the few places you can see the rock exposed. This is considered an easy to moderate walk. Park at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. Sign up at www.pvplc.org.

Monthly Activities:

The Family Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Families will enjoy this easy and educational walk with a Naturalist through this beautiful canyon preserve and discover the unique variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects that call it home. The walk concludes inside the Nature Center with a hands on exploration of the exhibits. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome. The preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (S-S) 310-547-0862 or (M-F) 310-541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Family Science & Storytime Featuring the Peninsula’s hummingbirds will take place at the White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Bring your family to experience a hands on science exploration of the Peninsula’s hummingbirds. Listen to our wonderful librarian, Carla Sedlacek, sharing related children’s literature. Afterwards you can explore the wildlife exhibits in the Nature Center and take a self guided walk on the trails. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. For more information, call (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Family Science & Storytime Featuring the California King Snake will take place at George F Canyon on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Bring your family to experience a hands on science exploration and listen to our Naturalist share children’s literature about Crows and Ravens. Stay and explore the wildlife exhibits and beautiful preserve trail, then picnic under the shady Learning Tree. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information call (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Fall is a Great Time to Plant! Native Plant Sale at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. These beautiful and resilient plants will attract butterflies and other pollinators with plants grown in the Conservancy’s native plant nursery. Purchase colorful, drought tolerant native plants that make fertilizers and insecticides virtually unnecessary and require little or no water. Naturalists are on hand to give advice. Plants sold on first come, first served basis. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Family Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Everyone in the family will enjoy a naturalist guided walk through the Tongva Demonstration Garden where you’ll learn how early inhabitants used native plants for survival. Then walk through beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat with views of Catalina. For those interested in the military history of the area, continue to walk up to a WWII gun emplacement. The walk concludes with a visit to the Nature Education Center with multi-media activities for all ages. This is a moderate walk and is free, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Unlimited Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, October 19, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Join the Wild Birds Unlimited to explore the birds making White Point Nature Preserve home. Try to spot a burrowing owl or listen for the call of the endangered gnatcatcher. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. Parking is available at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information call (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

Do you Know Fall is a Great Time to Plant? Native Plant Sale at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Help attract butterflies and other pollinators to your garden with local native plants grown in the Conservancy’s nursery. Purchase colorful, drought tolerant native plants that make fertilizers and insecticides virtually unnecessary and require little or no water. Naturalists are on hand to give advice. Plants sold on first come, first served basis. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Unlimited Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Join the Wild Birds Unlimited expert birder to search for the winged creatures that thrive in the coastal sage woodland of this beautiful canyon. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. Parking is available at the Center which is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Conservancy on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help beautify Lunada Bay along with partner, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, to help week and mulch a new native plant restoration area that will be home to attractive, drought tolerant plants for wildlife and the community to enjoy in a beautiful location with ocean views. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help restore this unique shoreline reserve by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, water native plants and more! Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help beautify the native demonstration garden and surrounding habitat. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

The Family Outdoor Volunteer Activity at the George F. Canyon Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Put on your work clothes and take part in a kid friendly habitat restoration activity: plant seeds, care for native plants, and track butterflies. Children of all ages will be learning about the role that they can play in nature conservation. This event is free. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (310) 541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturdays, October 5th and 26th, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can have fun and help restore this unique canyon habitat home to many threatened and endangered wildlife species with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails Events, click here.

Photo of PV Blue Butterfly courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events September 2019

11 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Hikes & Trails Events September 2019

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During the month of September 2019, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering outdoor hikes/activities for Palos Verdes home owners to enjoy including bird walks, nature walks with naturalists and volunteer opportunities which are listed below.

Special Events:

Team Leader Training will take place at White Point Nature Center on Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This program is for you if you love restoring habitats and working with others. Team Leaders provide support and oversight during events. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Guided Nature Walk by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will take place at Alta Vicente Reserve on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. You will enjoy the beautiful weather while exploring the 22 acre restoration site with cactus wren and gnatcatcher habitat with beautiful views of Catalina Island. This is considered a moderate to strenuous walk. Park at Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall located at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up at www.pvplc.org.

Explore creatures of the night on a Full Moon Hike with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy on Friday, September 13, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. You can make a reservation to join a guided night hike at George F Canyon and learn about the mysterious nocturnal creatures that inhabit this canyon after dark. This hike is for 9 years and older at $12 per person. Reservations are required at www.pvplc.org. or call (310) 541-7613.

Docent Orientation at White Point Nature Education Center will take place on Sunday, September 15, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to see if being a Conservancy Docent is right for you. The Conservancy relies on a team of Docents and offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to see which types of activities you might enjoy – like managing a nature center for the day, visiting local schools to teach about the Peninsula’s natural history, leading a nature focused storytime, or helping with a field trip. If interested, come to the orientation to find out more. White Point Nature Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

National Public Land’s Day will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the White Point Nature Preserve. Join the community for the largest celebration of our public lands. While there you can help restore the native garden, benefiting local wildlife and the community, at one of the largest events of the year celebrating our public lands. This is open to all ages. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Monthly Activities:

The Family Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Families will enjoy this easy and educational walk with a Naturalist through this beautiful canyon preserve and discover the unique variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects that call it home. The walk concludes inside the Nature Center with a hands on exploration of the exhibits. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome. The preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (S-S) 310-547-0862 or (M-F) 310-541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Family Science & Storytime Featuring the Desert Cottontail will take place at the White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Bring your family to experience a hands on science exploration of the Peninsula’s Desert Cottontail. Listen to our wonderful librarian, Carla Sedlacek, sharing related children’s literature. Afterwards you can explore the wildlife exhibits in the Nature Center and take a self guided walk on the trails. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. For more information, call (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Family Science & Storytime Featuring the Great Horned Owl will take place at George F Canyon on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Bring your family to experience a hands on science exploration and listen to our Naturalist share children’s literature about the Great Horned Owl. Stay and explore the wildlife exhibits and beautiful preserve trail, then picnic under the shady Learning Tree. This event is free and appropriate for all ages. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information call (M-F) 310-541-7613 or (S-S) 310-547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

There is still time to spruce up your garden this summer! Native Plant Sale at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. These beautiful and resilient plants will attract butterflies and other pollinators with plants grown in the Conservancy’s native plant nursery. Purchase colorful, drought tolerant native plants that make fertilizers and insecticides virtually unnecessary and require little or no water. Naturalists are on hand to give advice. Plants sold on first come, first served basis. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Unlimited Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Join the Wild Birds Unlimited to explore the birds making White Point Nature Preserve home. Try to spot a burrowing owl or listen for the call of the endangered gnatcatcher. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. Parking is available at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information call (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Family Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Everyone in the family will enjoy a naturalist guided walk through the Tongva Demonstration Garden where you’ll learn how early inhabitants used native plants for survival. Then walk through beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat with views of Catalina. For those interested in the military history of the area, continue to walk up to a WWII gun emplacement. The walk concludes with a visit to the Nature Education Center with multi-media activities for all ages. This is a moderate walk and is free, stroller friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. The White Point Education Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

The Wild Bird Unlimited Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Join the Wild Birds Unlimited expert birder to search for the winged creatures that thrive in the coastal sage woodland of this beautiful canyon. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Binoculars supplied for beginners. Parking is available at the Center which is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at www.pvplc.org,Events & Activities.

There is still time to spruce up your garden this summer. Native Plant Sale at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Help attract butterflies and other pollinators to your garden with local native plants grown in the Conservancy’s nursery. Purchase colorful, drought tolerant native plants that make fertilizers and insecticides virtually unnecessary and require little or no water. Naturalists are on hand to give advice. Plants sold on first come, first served basis. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturdays, September 14th and 21st, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can have fun and help restore this unique canyon habitat home to many threatened and endangered wildlife species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

The Family Outdoor Volunteer Activity at the George F. Canyon Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Put on your work clothes and take part in a kid friendly habitat restoration activity: plant seeds, care for native plants, and track butterflies. Children of all ages will be learning about the role that they can play in nature conservation. This event is free. George F Canyon is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, call (310) 541-7613 or RSVP at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Help beautify the native demonstration garden and surrounding habitat. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Adopt your own piece of nature! Become an Adopt-a-Plot volunteer with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Enjoy the outdoors and become inspired by nature as a volunteer. You will help create habitat for rare and endangered species (like the PV blue butterfly) at one of the restoration sites on the Peninsula (on your own schedule). For more information, call (310) 541-7613 x 215.

To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails Events, click here.

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy