Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events October 2022

3 weeks ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events October 2022

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy continues to open its trails for all to enjoy, and in order to do so they need volunteers to help maintain the beauty of our wonderful Peninsula. Today in the Special Events section, you can find more opportunities to help our reserves with wildlife tracking and volunteering.

Special Events

Nature Walk at Filorum Reserve will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You can walk the Jack’s Hat Trail on the 191 acre reserve linking the Three Sisters and Portuguese Bend Reserves. This wildlife corridor boasts beautiful ocean views and native habitat. This is considered a moderate to strenuous walk. Sign up at https://pvplc.org/calendar-guided-nature-walks.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Wildlife Tracking Training will take place on Saturdays October 15th & October 22, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This outdoor event needs dedicated volunteers who can monitor wild foxes and coyotes in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. This is for 16 years and older. This event meets at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. You can register by clicking here.

Nature & Me Storytime at George F Canyon Nature Center with the Palos Verdes Library District will take place on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Here you can join the Palos Verdes Library District for stories, songs and rhymes at the Center. This is recommended for ages 2 to 5. No reservations are required.

Nature Walk Leader Training takes place on Saturdays, October 29 & November 5, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Here you can share your love of nature with your local community by learning how to become a nature walk leader. This will help the conservancy host free nature walks at various trails on the Peninsula on the 2nd Saturday of each month. This is for 18 years & older. You can register by clicking here.

Special Activities

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. and will be guided by a trained naturalist. You will discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat while enjoying amazing views of the LA Basin. You meet on the back patio of the George F Canyon Nature Center at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP is required.

New Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Naturalists will guide you along a trail (with amazing ocean views) 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. Parking is in the lot at the dead end of 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. No Reservations are required. Preserve parking available in a gravel lot also at 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Volunteer Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Abalone Cove on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can help the conservancy by volunteering at the newest restoration site on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Alta Vicente Reserve on Saturdays, October 8th & October 29th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At this location you can help remove invasive plants on this 22 acre restoration site to enable native plants to survive, creating a home for rare cactus wrens and gnat catchers. You will have beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Rapid Response Team will take place on Fridays & 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 tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage, and more. No experience is needed and volunteers must be 15 years of age and up. You will be working at various locations and can volunteer by going to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

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

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Wildlife Tracking

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events August 2022

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

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events August 2022

Special Events

Nature Walk at Ocean Trails Reserve will take place on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You can walk through impressively restored habitat which is on top of an ancient slide area that has spectacular bluff to ocean views that are well worth the visit. Easy to moderate. Sign up at https://pvplc.org/calendar-guided-nature-walks.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy trail Crew intro Class will take place on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can join the conservancy for an introductory class to learn how to maintain the Peninsula’s trails. you will learn about trail building and maintenance from a nationally recognized trail expert. Following the course, there will be two Saturdays for the in field training and experience. They will focus on various techniques for erosion repair, building rock walls, proper pruning and more. No experience is needed for the introductory course. Ages are 18 and over. Masks are required for the indoor class at this time. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Special Activities

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, August 6, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. and will be guided by a trained naturalist. You will discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat while enjoying amazing views of the LA Basin. You meet on the back patio of the George F Canyon Nature Center at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP is required.

New Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Naturalists will guide you along a trail (with amazing ocean views) 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. Parking is in the lot at the dead end of 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. No Reservations are required.

Volunteer Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Abalone Cove on Saturdays, August 6, and August 27, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can help the conservancy by volunteering at the newest restoration site on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Alta Vicente Reserve on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At this location you can help remove invasive plants on this 22 acre restoration site to enable native plants to survive, creating a home for rare cactus wrens and gnat catchers. You will have beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Make a difference by helping the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy remove invasive grasses to enable rare coastal sage scrub habitat to thrive as a home to local native plants and wildlife. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

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

Photo courtesy of White Point Education Center

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events July 2022

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

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events July 2022

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy continues to open its trails for all to enjoy, and in order to do so they need volunteers to help maintain the beauty of our wonderful Peninsula. Today in our Special Events section, you can find more opportunities to help our reserves.

Special Events

If you would like to become a Docent with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, join the virtual orientation on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. There you will discover the many ways to enjoy sharing your love of nature with students and preserve visitors. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

The Community Outreach Orientation will take place on Sunday, July 31, 2022, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. By attending this one day orientation you will find out how you can help share information about upcoming nature based activities with local community members as an outreach booth greeter at public events. There is no experience needed. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Special Activities

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., and will be guided by a trained naturalist. You will discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat while enjoying amazing views of the LA Basin. You meet on the back patio of the George F Canyon Nature Center at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP is required.

Nature Walk at the Vicente Bluffs Reserve will take place on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You can follow the bluff top from Point Vicente to Oceanfront Estates during El Segundo blue butterfly flight season in an area containing restored coastal sage scrub habitat. This is considered an easy walk. To sign up click here .

New Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, on July 16, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Naturalists will guide you along a trail (with amazing ocean views) 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. Parking is in the lot at the dead end of 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. No Reservations are required.

Family Nature Club Guided Hike will take place at George F Canyon Nature Preserve on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You can join a special guided hike at the canyon preserve. They will be exploring the canyon habitat including all the critters and plants that call it home. Meet on the back deck of the George F Canyon Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike.

Volunteer Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Abalone Cove on Saturday, July 2, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will be able to join the conservancy to volunteer at the newest restoration site on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Alta Vicente Reserve on Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At this location you can help remove invasive plants on this 22 acre restoration site to enable native plants to survive, creating a home for rare cactus wrens and gnat catchers. You will have beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Make a difference by helping the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy remove invasive grasses to enable rare coastal sage scrub habitat to thrive as a home to local native plants and wildlife. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Rapid Response Team will take place on Fridays & 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 tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage, and more. No experience is needed and volunteers can be 15 years of age and up. You will be working at various locations and can volunteer by going to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

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

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events June 2022

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

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events June 2022

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy continues to open its trails for all to enjoy, and in order to do so they need volunteers to help maintain the beauty of our wonderful Peninsula.

Special Activities

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. and will be guided by a trained naturalist. You will discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat while enjoying amazing views of the LA Basin. You meet on the back patio of the George F Canyon Nature Center at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP is required.

Nature Walk at the Portuguese Bend Reserve will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You will hike the Reserve by taking Fire Station Trail to the beautiful promontory at Eagle’s Nest and enjoy ocean views while walking through recently restored wildlife habit. This walk is considered strenuous. To sign up click here .

Volunteer Activities

National Trails Day Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Abalone Cove on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can celebrate National Trails Day with the conservancy by helping to maintain and groom trails that protect habitat from erosion and provide safe enjoyment of the preserves. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

California Invasive Species Action Week Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At this location you can help remove invasive plants on this 22 acre restoration site to enable native plants to survive, creating a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers. And you will have beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Make a difference by helping the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy remove invasive grasses to enable rare coastal sage scrub habitat to thrive as a home to local native plants and wildlife. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will volunteer at the newest restoration site located on a breathtaking coastal reserve and help eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Abalone Cove Reserve is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Rapid Response Team will take place on Fridays & 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 tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage, and more. No experience is needed and volunteers can be 15 years of age and up. You will be working at various locations and can volunteer by going to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

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

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events April 2022

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

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events April 2022

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy continues to open its trails for all to enjoy. This is also a great time to consider volunteer opportunities to help maintain the beauty of our wonderful Peninsula.

Special Activities

Earth Day Celebration at the White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy will take place on April 23, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can celebrate Earth Day while volunteering outdoors to help care for a native plant demonstration garden and habitat for local wildlife. This is a fun event for the whole family. The White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. and will be guided by a trained naturalist. You will discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat while enjoying amazing views of the LA Basin. You meet on the back patio of the George F Canyon Nature Center at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP is required.

Nature Walk at Linden H. Chandler Preserve will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You will get to experience the 28 acre nature preserve with native plants blooming in restored habitat to serve as home for the rare Palos Verdes blue butterfly. This walk is considered as moderate. To sign up click here .

Volunteer Training’s

Team Leader Training will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will be joining their team leaders to help lead Outdoor Volunteer Days. You can gain leadership experience while enjoying nature and caring for critical wildlife habitat. You must be 16 years or older. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Weed Warrior Training will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. You can become a part of a group of “warriors” who eradicate invasive weeds to make way for native species to be planted to improve the health and beauty of the natural lands on the Peninsula. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Volunteer Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Make a difference by helping the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy remove invasive grasses to enable rare coastal sage scrub habitat to thrive as a home to local native plants and wildlife. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will volunteer at the newest restoration site located on a breathtaking coastal reserve and help eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Abalone Cove Reserve is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Rapid Response Team will take place on Fridays & 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 tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage, and more. No experience is needed and volunteers can be 15 years of age and up. You will be working at various locations and can volunteer by going to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

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

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events March 2022

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

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events March 2022

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is continuing to open its trails for all to enjoy. This is also a great time to consider volunteer opportunities to help maintain the beauty of our wonderful Peninsula.

Special Activities

Beauty of Nature Author Series will take place as a Virtual Live Zoom event on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. The renowned historian and author of Eden By Design, Bill Deverell, will share astonishing images of the Olmsted vision for open land throughout southern California. Inscribed books are available for purchase with tickets for $30. The event alone will be $5, and you will need to RSVP at pvplc.org/calendar-fundraising-events.

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. and will be guided by a trained naturalist. You will discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat while enjoying amazing views of the LA Basin. You meet on the back patio of the George F Canyon Nature Center at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP is required.

Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. You will explore the preserve and the Tongva native plant demonstration garden with colorful wildflowers in bloom, followed by an exploration of Royal Palms tide pools. This walk is considered easy to moderate. To sign up click here .

Volunteer Activities

Cactus Wren Monitoring Training will take place on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You can become a Community Scientist and help monitor the charismatic and rare cactus wren in our preserves. You will be helping to track the birds, their nests, and their success in rearing babies from March to August. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Nature Walk Leader Training will take place on Saturday, March 19th & March 26, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This will give you an opportunity to share your love of nature with others. Learn the fascinating natural history of the area from experts in the field to assist in leading monthly public guided nature walks around the Peninsula. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, March 5th & March 26, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will help restore the native habitat on the 22 acre restoration site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and ghatcatchers while enjoying beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Alta Vicente Reserve is located at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Make a difference by helping the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy remove invasive grasses to enable rare coastal sage scrub habitat to thrive as a home to local native plants and wildlife. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday March 19, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will volunteer at the newest restoration site located on a breathtaking coastal reserve and help eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Abalone Cove Reserve is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Rapid Response Team will take place on Fridays & 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 tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage, and more. No experience is needed and volunteers can be 15 years of age and up. You will be working at various locations and can volunteer by going to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

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

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Ocean Trails Reserve Hike On East Bluff & Gnatcatcher Trails!

8 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 On East Bluff & Gnatcatcher Trails!

Palos Verdes home owners have a great opportunity to enjoy a local hike on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., on the Ocean Trails Reserve. Los Serenos de Point Vincente volunteers will be taking hikers on the East Bluff & Gnatcatcher Trails. This 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 this hike, you will be walking through coastal sage habitat along the eastern bluff of the Reserve. You will enjoy coastal views, see WWII sites, and possibly gray whale sightings. This hike is free, and considered to be a moderate walk.

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

Park on Twin Harbors View Drive – lst left off La Rotonda Drive.

To read my last article on the Ocean Trails Reserve click here.

Photo courtesy of Los Serenos de Point Vicente

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events February 2022

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

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events February 2022

Special Activities

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. and will be guided by a trained naturalist. You will discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat while enjoying amazing views of the LA Basin. You meet on the back patio of the George F Canyon Nature Center at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP is required.

Nature Walk at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. This walk features the secluded Sacred Cove, situated between Portuguese Point and Inspiration Point, with its wonderful rock formation edged with tide pools and a channel into a sea cave. This walk is considered moderate to strenuous. Parking is $6 for the first two hours. To sign up click here.

Virtual Family Nature Club will be discussing Whales on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You can join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy as they swim into the topic of whales! You will learn about our local migrating whales and do a whale-ly fun craft. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. To sign up click here.

Volunteer Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturdays February 5th & February 26th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can volunteer at the newest restoration site on a breathtaking coastal reserve by helping eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Abalone Cove Reserve is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will help restore the native habitat on the 22 acre restoration site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and ghatcatchers while enjoying beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Alta Vicente Reserve is located at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on February 19, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Make a difference by helping the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy remove invasive grasses to enable rare coastal sage scrub habitat to thrive as a home of local native plants and wildlife. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Rapid Response Team will take place on Fridays & 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 tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage, and more. No experience is needed and volunteers can be 15 years of age and up. You will be working at various locations and you can volunteer by going to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

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

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events January 2022

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

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events January 2022

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is in the process of opening its trails for everyone to enjoy after all the recent rains. This is a great time to consider volunteer opportunities to help maintain the beauty of our wonderful Peninsula.

Special Activities:

Nature Walk at McBride Trail will take place on Saturday, January 8th, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You will walk a rimmed canyon trail with panoramic views over the 191-acre Filiorum Reserve out to Catalina and beyond. This walk is considered easy and you can sign up at: https://pvplc.org/calendar-guided-nature-walks.

The MLK Day of Service will take place on Monday, January 17, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with by giving back! You will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants and more! You can help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy! Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.

Virtual Family Nature Club will be discussing Wildlife in Winter on January 29, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You can join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for the next Virtual Family Nature Club as they explore the topic of wildlife in winter! You will learn about the special adaptations animals have that help them survive in the winter and you will be able to create a fun craft. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Sign up at https://pvplc.org/event/fncjan29/

Volunteer Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, January 8th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can volunteer at this newest restoration site which is on a breathtaking coastal reserve and help eradicate invasive weeds which will protect native species. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will be helping to restore habitat on the 22-acre restoration site (with beautiful views of Catalina) to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors and make a difference by helping the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy remove invasive grasses to enable rare coastal sage scrub habitat to thrive as a home of local native plants and wildlife. Sign up at: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/

PVP Land Conservancy Rapid Response Team on Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Work alongside the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy staff around the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve to help protect important wildlife habitat. Help with trail maintenance, fence building, installing signage and more! No experience needed. Volunteers need to be 15 years old and up. Sign up at: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/

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

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events October 2021

1 year ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events October 2021

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is opening its trails for all to enjoy. This is also a great time to consider volunteer opportunities to help maintain the beauty of our wonderful Peninsula.

Special Activities

The Olmsted Legancy: Bringing Nature to the City – Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and the Palos Verdes Homes Association on October 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., to experience an illustrated virtual presentation by writer, public historian and filmmaker Laurence Cotton on Frederick Law Olmsted’s life, career and legacy. A renaissance man, Olmsted’s philosophy, writings and designs are still relevant today along with the landscapes of North America designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr, his two sons and the Olmsted Brothers Landscape Architecture Firm. RSVP by clicking here.

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. This walk will have you wandering along a willow filled canyon stream with restored coastal sage scrub habitat. You will be able to look down on the Peninsula’s rare Catalina Schist from one of the few places you can see the rock exposed. This walk is considered easy to moderate and you can sign up at https://pvplc.org.

Virtual Family Nature Club will be discussing Creatures of the Night on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. You can join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy as they creep into the exciting topic of nocturnal animals. Learn about animals that come out at night and do a spooky craft. To sign up click here.

Volunteer Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday’s October 2nd & October 30th, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can volunteer at the newest restoration site on a breathtaking coastal reserve by helping eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Abalone Cove Reserve is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, October, 9, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will help restore the native habitat. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Alta Vicente Reserve is located at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on October 16, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join and make a difference by helping the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy remove invasive grasses to restore the natural lands on the Peninsula. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Wildlife Tracking Workshop is welcoming volunteers to help monitor wildlife on the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, such as the elusive gray fox and other mammals. You will become adept at reading signs of many common and not so common mammals that live within the Preserve and provide data for conservation plans. After attending a two day training workshop on October 16th & 23rd, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (both required) volunteers will conduct weekly surveys on a designated route from October to March and provide their reports via email. To sign up go to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Rapid Response Team will take place on Fridays & 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 tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage, and more. No experience is needed and volunteers can be 15 years of age and up. You will be working at various locations and you can volunteer by going to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

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

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy