WINTER/SPRING PROGRAMS 2024
Nature Center Hours are  8AM to 7:30PM.

Questions regarding programs can be referred to info@placerita.org or phone the Park Office at 661-259-7721

 

 

Books and Hikes: 4th Sunday of the month from 9-10:30AM, focusing on different books and trails each month. Below is the list of upcoming books:

•April 28 – A Year in the Woods: Twelve Small Journeys into Nature by Torbjorn Ekelund

•May 26 The Other Family Doctor: A Veterinarian Explores what Animals can Teach us About Love, Life and Mortality by Karen Fine, DVM

Register for Books and Hikes Events at booksandhikes@placerita.org

Bird Walks: First Saturday of every month with Rosemarie Regis. Second Saturday of every month with Ken Yasukawa. 8.00AM to 10.00 AM. For all levels of birders. Bring binoculars, water, and a field guide.

Blooms of the Season: Learn about native plants with RuthAnne Murthy. 4th Saturday of every month, meet on the patio at 9:30AM for a one-hour stroll. Bring your camera and questions.

Family Nature Walk: Every Saturday from 11AM to noon with Judy McClure. An easy 1-hour walk exploring the natural and cultural history of the area.

Hike with the Downhill Sliders: Downhill Sliders is on the 4th Monday of the month. Program for docents and friends. Docents, please check your Trails and Nuggets for the latest information.

Placerita Nature Tots: Second Saturday of the month at 9:30AM. For 3-to-6-year-olds. Program lasts 45 minutes to one hour and will involve learning about the environment. Registration starts on the first of the month. Space is limited. To register: Nature_tots@placerita.org

Community Nature Education Series : Every 3rd Sunday of the month at 2PM, PCNCA provides a free educational program open to the public.

Native Plant Renewal and Restoration: Every Thursday from 1PM to 3PM during docent training, till the end of March. Led by Robert Grzesiak. Bring garden gloves.

OPEN HOUSE will be on Saturday, May 11.

 

 

Current Program Flyers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LA County Parks Department Programs

The County Parks Department offers other programs at the nature center, some require a fee. Call the Park Office at 661-259-7721 for more information or visit the County Parks website.