August 2024 Event Schedule for Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
SPECIAL EVENTS
Monthly Guided Nature Walk at Vicente Bluffs Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, August 10th, 9am. Follow the bluff top from Point Vicente to Oceanfront Estates. Explore El Segundo blue butterfly habitat, which features beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat. Easy. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar
Docent Orientation - Virtual, Thursday, August 8th, 10am – 11:30am. Help share your love of nature to educate students and the public. No experience required. 18 years +. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Trail Crew Intro Training with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, August 10th, 9am – 12pm at Hesse Park, RPV. Learn about trail building and maintenance from a nationally-recognized trail expert covering various techniques for erosion repair, building rock walls, proper pruning and more! No experience required. Age 18 & over. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Nature Club for Kids – Birds – Saturday, August 10th, 10:30am – 11:30am - Join us for a bird themed Nature Club at White Point Nature Education Center. We'll do fun bird crafts and observe birds in their natural habitat! Ages 5-10 years old.
Native Plant Sale by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy – Saturday, August 10th 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, August 24th at White Point Nature Education Center located at 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro 10:30am – 12pm for another chance to get native plants.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Storytime Tails – Feathered Friends – Saturday, August 11th, 10:30am – 11:30am - Join us at White Point Nature Education Center for fun stories about the cool critters that live in the nature preserve. Storytime includes crafts and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Team Leader Training, Saturday, August 17th – 1pm-3:30pm at White Point Nature Preserve. Become a Team Leader for Outdoor Volunteer Days! Team Leaders provide support and oversight during events. If you love restoring habitat and working with others, this program is for you! This training will be delivered in an outdoor space. Please come prepared by wearing closed-toe shoes and bringing sun protection. All volunteers must at least 16 years of age and register in advance to participate. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Education Docent Classroom Training Part 1, Tuesday, August 20th – 9am – 11:30am and Part 2, Thursday August 22nd – 9am – 11:30am. Join us at White Point Nature Education Center for a two-part training where you will learn how to be a classroom docent for the 3rd grade Student Naturalist Program. No prior experience necessary. Advance registration is required: pvplc.volunteerhub.com
GUIDED MONTHLY WALKS
Family Nature Walk at George F Canyon Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, August 3rd, 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. Parking in Preserve lot located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates, 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, August 17th, 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
OUTDOOR RESTORATION ACTIVITIES
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, August 3rd, 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
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday,August 10th, 9:15am -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
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Sunday, August 11th, 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
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, August 17th, 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
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Agua Amarga Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, August 31st, 9am – 12pm. Help remove invasive weeds and care for a community restoration site to benefit wildlife. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Volunteer with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Rapid Response Team, Fridays & Saturdays, 9am - 12pm. Work alongside the field staff to help protect important wildlife habitat. Help with trail maintenance, fence building, installing signage and more! Students can receive community service hours. No experience needed. 15 and up. Sign up at: pvplc.volunteerhub.com
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Community Outreach Volunteers
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is looking for volunteers who enjoy sharing their love of nature and the Peninsula at community events around the South Bay. Join the Community Outreach volunteer team to help engage local the community for events and greet participants of our free monthly guided nature walks. No experience needed & flexible schedule. For more information, contact Lynn Rotunno, at lrotunno@pvplc.org. Open to ages 18+
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Education Docents
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is seeking volunteer education docents who would enjoy working with students, either in the classroom or for field trips and to greet visitors at one of two nature centers the Conservancy manages. For more information, contact Holly Gray, at hgray@pvplc.org. Open to ages 18+. All training and materials provided.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Environmental Restoration Team Leaders
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy provides a leadership development opportunity to learn to lead small teams at Outdoor Volunteer Days. If you are interested in restoring wildlife habitat and like working with others, Contact Susan Miles at smiles@pvplc.org to learn more. Open to ages 16+. Training provided.
