Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, November 11th, 9am.  Celebrate Veterans Day walking through restored coastal sage scrub habitat and stop at a former gun emplacement to learn about the military history of the area.  Don’t miss the Nature Education Center with activities for the whole family. Easy to Moderate. San Pedro. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar 

The South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden) is hosting a traveling exhibition created by Danish sculptural artist, Thomas Dambo, “Trolls: Save the Humans.”  Dambo and these mythical Scandinavian creatures bring to life a message that people often overlook, that with a bit of creativity they can use recycled materials to create art and other practical projects used in everyday life while they reduce the volumes of waste collecting in landfills across the globe.

The following is the sixth article in a 12-part series covering “LA’s Own Marineland,” a podcast documentary on the history of the oceanarium produced, written, and hosted by writer-podcaster Tod Perry. The first article in the series, “The Birth of Marineland,” which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the show’s genesis and production, can be read here.

My photographic journey began at the esteemed Epsom School of Art, where I immersed myself in the art of photography. From there, the magnetic allure of the fashion industry drew me in. In the heart of London, I found myself working in a vibrant photography studio. The long hours were grueling, but they brought me face-to-face with iconic figures of the photography realm, such as Mario Testino and Nick Knight.