In the early 1800’s missionaries from Europe and the United States journeyed throughout the South Pacific islands attempting to convert their native populations to Christian beliefs.
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Rabbits are one of the most commonly seen animals in the world. They are also one of the most Symbolically rich creatures we know. From Easter to Alice in Wonderland, rabbits have played a role in human culture for centuries.
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Celebrate Earth Day with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, April 22nd, 9am – 12pm at the White Point Nature Preserve. Help us celebrate planet Earth by taking action!
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Lately I have caught myself complaining about all the foggy and cloudy mornings we have had this year, but as I look back at my photographs I see how beautiful it is when the fig rolls in. So I am going to embrace the beauty of nature in all her different moods.
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Mariners and coastal residents along the Pacific coastline have witnessed the annual gray whales migration from the Bering and Chukchi Seas southward towards the warm lagoons of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula for hundreds of years. It was the regularity of this over 10,000 miles round trip journey that nearly brought gray whales to the brink of extinction.
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On March 12th we celebrate the 77th birthday of Liza Minnelli, a brilliant performer whose work includes Cabaret, Arthur, New York New York and Arrested Development to name a few. Her parentage is extraordinary as her parents were Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli.
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In the early 1930’s a large deposit of oil was discovered underneath the waters of the Port of Long Beach and the City of Long Beach. This deposit, known as the Wilmington Oil Field, became one of the largest oil fields in the continental United States. Original estimates put the capacity of the oil field at 7 billion barrels. From the mid-1930’s to the mid-1950’s the oil was removed from the field without backfilling the vacant spaces below the surface. Eventually, this caused land above the extraction sites to sink, a geological effect known as subsidence. In 1956, a drilling moratorium was enacted, and the City of Long Beach began working with the oil production companies to study how to negate this effect.
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The 95th Annual Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 5 PM PST in Hollywood, CA. Hosting an Oscar-themed party for friends will be a fun event your guests will look forward to!
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Cactus Wren Training, Saturday, March 4th, 9am – 12pm. Become a Community Scientist and help monitor the charismatic and rare cactus wren in our preserves!
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Read MoreDuring the springtime is one of my favorite times to have Sunday breakfast outside on the patio taking in the fresh air and seeing nature come into bloom.
The recently opened Academy Museum of Motion Picture at Fairfax and Wilshire is currently hosting an exhibit called “Black Cinema 1898-1971 -Regeneration”. This exhibit has been extended until July 16th, 2023, where it then continues to Detroit for another showing
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The Korean Friendship Bell was donated by the people of the Republic of Korea, commonly known as South Korea, to the people of the United States in 1976
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"The story of Valentine's Day begins in the third century with an oppressive Roman emperor and a humble Christian Martyr. The emperor was Claudius II. The Christian was Valentinus
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Guided Nature Walk at McBride Trail with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, February 11th, 9am. Walk a rimmed canyon trail with panoramic views over the 191-acre Filiorum Reserve out to Catalina and beyond. Easy. RPV. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar
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It’s no secret that the Palos Verdes Peninsula offers incredible landscapes with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and passing ships and boats during the day.
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You were probably expecting an article about preserving your relationships after the holiday dinner table with others but this isn’t that sort of article. This is about creating beautiful post-holiday magic!
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The South Coast Botanic Garden has joined with the Moment Factory, and Fever, a ticketing outlet, to present their multi-media light and sound spectacular, Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars. Along the cosmic inspired pathway, guests are treated to an experience that transforms the Garden’s exhibits into an immersive display of light and sound.
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At least twice a week, on my daily walks, I find myself at Point Fermin Park here in San Pedro and I never fail to walk around and admire the lighthouse. It is such a beautiful building. The Lighthouse was built in 1874 and it was the first navigational light in San Pedro Bay. As you can see it is a Victorian style lighthouse and one of only 6 built to this design.
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