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January 8, 2000 - Madrona Marsh Walk (9:00 A.M.)
This easy, 2 hour walk will take us to this oasis for wildlife in the
middle of the city. One hundred years ago, marshes like this were
common in this area. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Madrona Marsh and
the City of Torrance Parks and Recreation Department. Wear long pants,
good walking shoes, and bring water. Meet at the Nature Center at the
corner of Madrona and Paseo del Amo in Torrance.
February 12 - Sacred Cove (9:OOA.M.)
The two arms of Portuguese Point and lnspiration Point wrap around this
gem of a small cove. Waves rush up a deep water channel into a sea cave,
which tunnels under Portuguese Point. Wonderful rock formations edged with
tide pools are found around both points. This is a moderate-to-strenuous
walk with a couple of steep sections, but is a nice walk for children.
Park in the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park parking lot across from
Wayfarer's Chapel. The $5 fee will be waived for Nature Walk
participants. Co-sponsored by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and
Coastwalk.
March 11 - Defense Fuel Supply Depot (3:OO P.M.)
This easy, 2 hour walk provides a rare opportunity to visit the natural
area in San Pedro where the Palos Verdes blue butterfly, thought to be
extinct, was rediscovered. Many of the canyons contain extensive stands
of coastal sage scrub habitat which have been protected for years.
There will be an opportunity to observe habitat-friendly land use and
hear about future plans for the site. Look for the "DFSD-SP" sign
located on Gaffey Street, 0.4 miles south of the five-points
intersection. Co-sponsored by the Defense Fuel Region - West.
April 8 - Forrestal (9:00 A.M.)
This spectacular 2.5-hour walk, featuring the 160-acre parcel preserved
by the Conservancy and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in 1996, passes
along the top of the Forrestal cliff and quarry bowl.The property
has some of the best coastal sage scrub habitat on the Peninsula, and
white Mariposa lilies bloom in profusion at this time of year among
the flowers of the red Indian paintbrush, California bush sunflower,
and yellow mustard. The walk is moderate with some steep sections, so
wear good hiking shoes and bring your walking stick.
A Children's Walk to Fossil Hill (see description)
will be held at the same time. Park at the Ladera Linda Community
Center on Forrestal Road. Cosponsored by the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes. Voluntary donations to the Discovery Room at Ladera Linda are
requested.
May 13 - Linden H. Chandler Preserve (9:OO A.M.)
On this moderate, 2 hour walk you can observe the Conservancy's
habitat restoration efforts and learn about future projects as we tour
the 28.5 acre open space preserve dedicated by the Conservancy and the
City of Rolling Hills Estates in 1993. Park at the Empty Saddle Club,
located at the end of Empty Saddle Road. Cosponsored by the City of
Rolling Hills Estates.
June 10 - Lemonade Berry (9:00 A.M.)
This strenuous, 3 hour walk begins at Del Cerro Park and traverses
the Lemonade Berry parcel and overlooks Portuguese Canyon, one of the
major drainage channels for the south side of the Peninsula. Walk
leaders will discuss the native coastal sage scrub, and the history
of the areas. Park at Del Cerro Park, located at the south end of
Crenshaw Boulevard. Wear good shoes and bring water. Cosponsored by
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
July 8 - Malaga Dunes (4:00 P.M.)
Two walks are offered. The first is an easy walk to explore the ancient
sand dune inland from Malaga Cove. It includes rare wildflowers and a
unique habitat. The second, more strenuous walk follows a trail uphill
through a beautiful canyon and ends with an outstanding vista of the
coastline. Park at Malaga Cove Plaza or the streets around it. The walk
begins at the east end of Via Tejon. Cosponsored by the City of Palos
Verdes Estates.
August 12 - George F Canyon (9:00 A.M.)
This easy walk travels up one of the prettiest canyons on the east side
of the Peninsula through riparian and coastal sage scrub habitats to
the only mainland exposure of the Catalina schist, the Peninsula's
bedrock. Park on Palos Verdes Drive East at the Palos Verdes Drive
North intersection. Children will enjoy the nature trail developed by
the City of Rolling Hills Estates and may want to spend some time in
the adjacent George F. Canyon Nature Center after the walk. Co-sponsored
by the City of Rolling Hills Estates. Voluntary $1 per person donations
to support the work of the Nature Center are requested.
September 9 - Shoreline Park (9:OO A.M.)
This moderate walk crosses one of the few publicly owned parcels of
coastal land in the South Bay, with grasslands and coastal bluff scrub
habitat, as well as beautiful views of the Pacific. Leaders will
discuss proposals to preserve the area and restore its original
grasslands habitat. The walk will include a visit to the eastern part
of the Ocean Trails Golf Course. Park on 25th Street (which becomes
PV Drive South) just east of the San Pedro border. Cosponsored by the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Coastwalk.
October 14 - White Point Park (9:00 A.M.)
This is our first walk on a newly preserved 102 acre site which was
unaccessable to the public until recently. The easy-to-moderate 1.5
hour walk takes you to the former Nike missile base and bunkers which
were part of the Los Angeles coastal defense. We'll talk about the
preservation and our plans for restoring habitat to the property and
you'll hear about the military history of the area. Park along Paseo
del Mar just east of the end of Western Avenue in San Pedro.
November 11 - RPV City Hall (9:OO A.M.)
This easy Veteran's Day walk combines beautiful views with interesting
habitat and a military history of this interesting area, highlighted
by the Nike missile site and World War II bunkers located on the site.
Park at Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall, located on Hawthorne Blvd.,
approximately 0.2 mile uphill from the Golden Cove Shopping Center.
Co-sponsored by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
December 9 - Bluff Cove (2:OO P.M.)
This moderate walk descends to one of the most beautiful coves on the
Peninsula. There are tide pools, coastal bluff habitat, and a history
that includes the story of local surfers, the Douglas Cut, unpaid
taxes, and the ambitious plans of the early Palos Verdes Project.
The walk begins in the 600 block of Paseo del Mar in Palos Verdes
Estates. Drive approximately 1/2 mile beyond (south) of Neighborhood
Church, continue up the hill, and park on the road. Co-sponsored by
the City of Palos Verdes Estates and Coastwalk.
January 13, 2001 - McBride Trail & Three Sisters
(9:00 A.M.)
We'll give you two options on this walk--an easy, 1.5 hour walk which
gives a panoramic view of the south side of the Peninsula and the
Pacific or a strenuous 3 hour walk which gives similar views, but
traverses the steep slopes of the Portuguese Bend area. Drive south on
Highridge Road, cross Crest Road, turn right on Ocean Terrace Drive,
and park at the end. Wear hiking shoes and bring water. Co-sponsored
by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
April 8 - Fossil Hill (9:00 A.M.)
This moderate walk takes children to some of the best fossil and crystal
locations on the Peninsula. Rare plants and animal habitats can be
observed in a former quarry tucked into the hillside. The tour will
end at the Discovery Room at the Center, where children can see
science exhibits and live animals, including a snake and tarantula.
Park in the parking lot for the Ladera Linda Community Center at the
end of Forrestal Drive. Cosponsored by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
A voluntary donation of $1 per child will be collccted to benefit the
Discovery Room.
September 23 - Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (10:00 A.M.)
This 1.5 hour walk will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
"Touch the creatures" in the tide pool tank and learn about some of the
other life forms that call the Peninsula home. The Aquarium is located
on Stephen M. White Drive, east of Pacific Avenue in San Pedro. Parking
will be waived for walk participants.
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