Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy May 2017 Events

Special Events

Beauty of Nature film series – Tortoise in Peril/Antarctica – A Year On Ice, Sunday, May 7th, 5:00pm at John Olguin Auditorium, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro.   Small actions have a large impact on species from the deserts to Antarctica.  Q&A with film maker Tim Branning. Live tortoises will be exhibited.  Cost $10.  Youth free. Tickets: pvplc.org, Events & Activities

Impressions Workshop, Sunday, May 7th, 9am-11am at Terranea Resort.  Enjoy a naturalist-guided coastal hike and family friendly activities along Discovery Trail to Terranea Resort for a children’s art workshop.  All ages welcome.  Cost is $25 per family.  Meet in front of the statue at Pelican Cove Parking area, 31300 Palos Verdes Dr. South, RPV.  For reservations visit www.pvplc.org.

Bird Call Introduction at White Point Nature Education Center & Preserve, Saturday, May 27th, 11am – Presentation on local birds and the sounds they make.  Free. RSVP to:  www.pvplc.org:  Events & Activities/Whitepoint Presentations or call 310.541.7613.

Monthly Activities

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy First Saturday Family Hike at George F Canyon, Saturday, May 6th, 9am Bring your family and join our naturalist guide to discover habitat, wildlife and more on an easy hike up the canyon with amazing views of the city.  Free.  All ages welcome.  For more information, contact (310) 547-0862 or RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve, Saturday, May 6th, 9am – 12pm.  Help restore this unique canyon habitat home to many threatened and endangered wildlife species.  Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Full Moon Hike at George F Canyon, Sunday, May 7th with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.  Explore nocturnal sights with an expert naturalist under a full moon at the George F Canyon Nature Preserve.  Must be age 9 and up.  $12 per person.  Reservations required at www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Portuguese Bend Reserve, Saturday, May 13th, 9am – 12pm.  Help restore important wildlife habitat while looking out at a beautiful view.  Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Guided NATURE WALK by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at Forrestal Nature Preserve, Saturday, May 13th, 9am.  Appreciate some of the best wildflower viewing and dramatic geological formations on the cliffs of this former basalt quarry.  This is a moderate to strenuous walk.  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.

 Birding with Wild Birds Unlimited at White Point Nature Preserve, Wednesday, May 17th, 8:30am. Explore the birds making a home in the restored habitat at this beautiful preserve.  Binoculars supplied for beginners.  The program is free.  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.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, May 20th, 9am – 12pm.  Help beautify the native demonstration garden and surrounding habitat.  Sign up at http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Birding with Wild Birds Unlimited at George F Canyon presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Wednesday, May 24th, 8:30am.  Explore the birds in nesting season making a home in the canyon.  The program is free and all ages welcome.  Location: 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates 90274. RSVP at:  www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities.

Native Plant Sale at White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, May 27th, 12pm – 2pmPlants sold on first-come, first-serve basis. White Point Nature Preserve located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro.  For more information call (310) 541-7613.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Native Plant Nursery, Saturday, May 27th, 9am – 12pm.  Nurture seedlings and grow shrubs for habitat restoration projects.  Reservation required by Wednesday, May 24th.  Sign up at http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Outdoor Volunteer Days at Native Plant Nursery, Monday – Friday9am.  Enjoy nurturing seedlings and help shrubs grow for habitat restoration projects.  Must RSVP 48 hours in advance. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Rapid Response Team, Fridays and Saturdays, 9am – 12pm. Work alongside Conservancy staff protecting important wildlife habitat by closing unauthorized trails! Task include trail maintenance, building fence, installing signage and more! We work at various locations around the Preserve where work is most needed. Directions to sites emailed upon sign up. No experience needed. 15 and up. http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

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