Special Events
Guided NATURE WALK by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, May 14th, 3pm. View a premier example of the Conservancy’s restoration of coastal sage scrub habitat. Stop at a former gun emplacement to learn military history of the area. This is a moderate walk. Take Western Ave. to the ocean and turn left onto Paseo del Mar. Drive ½ mile and park in lot. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact (310) 541-7613 ext. 201 or sign up at www.pvplc.org/_events/NatureWalkRSVP.asp.
iNaturalist Hands-On Workshop at White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, May 14th, 9am – 11am. Learn how you can become a citizen scientist by using your mobile device to share wildlife photos. Free. White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar in San Pedro, 90731. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Photographing Nature Hands-On Workshop at White Point Nature Preserve, Sunday, May 15th, 9am – 11am. Learn new skills for the perfect shot with professional from Paul’s Photo. $30 per person. White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar in San Pedro, 90731. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Team Leader Training Workshop at White Point Nature Education Center, Sunday, May 15th, 9am – 12pm. Team Leaders provide support and oversight during Outdoor Volunteer Days! Applicants must participate in at least 2 volunteer events before attending the workshop and commit to 4 or more Saturday events before the end of 2016. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Big Sunday Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve, SATURDAY, May 21st, 9am. Join us and one of our partner organizations, “Big Sunday” on Saturday May 21st at White Point Nature Preserve as we work hard in the native demonstration garden to restore wildlife habitat and create a place for the community to enjoy! Please sign up at: www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Habitat Restoration Presentation at White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, May 28th, 11am. Find out about the strategies the Conservancy uses to restore habitat with naturalist Johnny Perez. Free. White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar in San Pedro, 90731. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Monthly Activities
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy First Sunday Beginners Bird Walk at George F Canyon, Sunday, May 1st, 8:30am. Binoculars provided, slow, easy walk. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy First Saturday Family Hike at George F Canyon, Saturday, May 7th, 9am. Guided walks through the Canyon. Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. For more information, contact (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Native Plant Nursery, Saturday, May 7th, 9am – 12pm. Nurture seedlings and grow shrubs for habitat restoration projects. Must reserve 48 hours in advance. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, May 14th, 9am – 12pm. Help maintain the native demonstration garden! Sign up at: www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Family Ranger Day at the White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, May 14th, 10am-11am. Your family will enjoy spending time with the LA City Rangers and their mobile nature exhibit. People of all ages can participate in wildlife demonstrations and explore the surrounding native plant demonstration garden with the Ranger. Every 2nd Saturday of the month at the White Point Nature Preserve located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. Meet at the information kiosk between parking lot and Nature Center. For more information call (310) 541-7613 or RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Birding with Wild Birds Unlimited at White Point Nature Preserve, Wednesday, May 18th, 8:30am. Explore the birds now making a home in the restored habitat at the preserve. Binoculars provided. The program is free and open to the public. All ages welcome. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Explore nocturnal sights with an expert naturalist under a full moon with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at the George F Canyon Nature Preserve, Saturday, May 21st. Call (310) 547-0862 for reservations and time. Must be age 9 and up. $12 per person. Reservations required at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Birding with Wild Birds Unlimited at George F Canyon, Wednesday, May 25th, 8:30am. Explore the birds now making a home in the restored habitat at the preserve. The program is free and open to the public. All ages welcome. 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates 90274. RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve, Saturday, May 28th, 9am – 12pm. Help improve important coastal sage scrub habitat for local wildlife. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Nature Walk with LA City Rangers at White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, May 28th, 10am. Enjoy a family-oriented walk led by Los Angeles City Rangers. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Native Plant Sale at White Point Nature Education Center, Saturday, May 28th, 12pm – 2pm. 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro.
Outdoor Volunteer Days at Native Plant Nursery, Monday – Friday, 9am. Nurture seedlings and grow shrubs for habitat restoration projects. Must RSVP 48 hours in advance. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com
K.E.E.P.E.R.S. (Keeping an Extra Eye on the Preserves for Environmental Review and Stewardship) needed! Hike a designated section of a Preserve each month providing information that can help us respond quickly to needs on the preserve. For more information, please contact our Volunteer Program Manager, Brittany Goldsmith at 310.541.7613 x 215 or email bgoldsmith@pvplc.org.