May 2025 Event Schedule for Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
SPECIAL EVENTS
Guided Nature Walk at Forrestal Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, May 10th, 9am. Appreciate dramatic geological formations on the cliffs of this former basalt quarry. Experienced docents will guide you on an exploration of some of the best coastal sage scrub habitat on the Peninsula. Moderate to strenuous. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar
Nature Club for Kids – Reptiles with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, May 10th at 10:30am. Join us at White Point Nature Education Center for a reptile themed nature club. We'll do some fun reptile activities and meet our live reptile ambassadors! Ages 3-10.
Storytime Tails – Remarkable Reptiles with The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Sunday, May 11th at 10:30am. Join us at White Point Nature Education Center for fun stories about the cool critters that live on the nature preserve with crafts and hands-on activities. Recommended for kids ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
GUIDED MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Family Nature Walk at George F Canyon Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, May 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
Native Plant Sale by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy – Saturday, May 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, May 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.
Guided Family Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, May 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 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve, Saturday, May 10th, 9:15am –12:15pm and Saturday, March 29th, 9:15am – 12:15pm. 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 Alta Vicente Reserve, Saturday, May 17th, 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 White Point Nature Preserve, Sunday, May 18th, 9am – 12pm and Saturday, May 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. 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, May 24th, 9am – 12pm. Help remove invasive weeds and care for a community restoration site to benefit wildlife. Students can receive community service hours. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
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 the local 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.