March 2024 Event Schedule for Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
SPECIAL EVENTS
9th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour Presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy - The PVP Land Conservancy hosts a special selection of 11 films in 2.5 hours on Sunday, March 3rd at 4 pm that will thrill all ages and inspire new ideas, actions and awareness. The event will also include a chance to meet Sid, a two-toed sloth, plus a beer/wine bar, photo booth and refreshments. The festival will be held at Dana Middle School, 1501 S Cabrillo Ave, San Pedro. Tickets are $15 online and $20 at the door. The event sells out quickly. For tickets and more information, visit: PVPLC.ORG/calendar
Cactus Wren Monitoring Training with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, March 2nd, 9am -12pm. You are invited to join our Community Science Program for monitoring the charismatic and rare cactus wrens in our preserves. 16 years+ Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
St. Patrick’s Day Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Sunday, March 17th, 9am – 12pm. Join us for a special "Green" day, this St. Patrick's Day at White Point Nature Preserve located at 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro! We will be working to maintain the Preserve's restoration area of coastal sage scrub habitat critical for wildlife and beautify this major outdoor natural space for the community to enjoy. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Guided Nature Walk at Alta Vicente Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, March 9th, 9am. Explore rare cactus wren and California gnatcatcher restored habitat. Enjoy beautiful views of Catalina Island and flowers in bloom. Moderate to strenuous. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar
Native Plant Sale by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy – Saturday, March 9th at George F Canyon 10:30am – 12pm, located at 27305 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. Create your own butterfly garden with a beautiful native plant from the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Our native plant expert will give you professional tips on creating a garden waystation and home for local species! Join us Saturday, March 23rd at White Point Nature Education Center located at 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro 10:30am – 12pm for another chance to get native plants.
Nature Club for Kids – All About Reptiles with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.
Saturday, March 9th, Join us at George F Canyon Nature Center from 10:30am-11:30am for a reptile themed nature club. We'll do some fun reptile activities and meet our live reptile ambassadors! Ages 5 to 10 years.
Nature & Me Storytime at George F Canyon Nature Center, Friday, March 15th, 10:15am – 11:15am. Join the Palos Verdes Library District for stories, songs, and rhymes at George F Canyon Nature Center located at 27305 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274! Recommended for ages 2-5. No reservations required.
GUIDED MONTHLY WALKS
Family Nature Walk at George F Canyon Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, March 2nd, 10:30am. Naturalists will guide you along a trail through the preserve to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the LA Basin. Meet on the back patio of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Meet outside on the back deck of the George F Canyon Nature Center. Parking in Preserve lot located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates, and CA 90274. Rain cancels. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar
Guided Family Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, March 16th, 10:30am. Naturalists will guide you along a trail to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat with amazing views across to the ocean. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Preserve parking available at the end of the street in a gravel lot at 1600 West Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, March 9th, 9am -12pm. Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to volunteer on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping restore wildlife habitat. Students can receive community service hours. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Agua Amarga Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, March 16, 9am – 12pm and Saturday, March 30th, 9am – 12pm. Help remove invasive weeds and care for a community restoration site to benefit wildlife. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, March 23rd, 9am – 12pm. Come help us to restore habitat on the 22-acre restoration site to create a home for rare cactus wrens and gnatcatchers with beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Sunday, March 31st, 9am – 12pm. Join us at White Point Nature Preserve! We will be working to maintain the preserve's restoration area of native plant species to improve critical habitat for wildlife at the preserve, and beautify outdoor natural space for the community. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
