Join Los Angeles Audubon Society’s Open Wetlands at Ballona Salt Marsh
The first Saturday and second Sunday of every month (EXCEPT AUGUST), from 9 a.m. to noon, Los Angeles Audubon Society hosts the “Open Wetlands” event at the Ballona Salt Marsh. Binoculars will be available to borrow, and volunteers will help visitors view aquatic invertebrates through microscopes, learn about the unique ecosystems found at Ballona, and view birds through powerful spotting scopes along Ballona Creek. Please call (310) 301-0050 if you have any questions. Enter through the gate located in the northeast corner of the parking lot behind Alkawater/Gordon’s Market, in the 300 block of Culver Blvd. in Playa del Rey. No baby strollers please. Print and bring your own copy of "Field List of the Birds of Los Angeles County (mainland and off shore waters)". Visit: https://www.laaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=04-2024
Join Los Angeles Audubon Society’s Open Wetlands at Ballona Salt Marsh
The first Saturday and second Sunday of every month (EXCEPT AUGUST), from 9 a.m. to noon, Los Angeles Audubon Society hosts the “Open Wetlands” event at the Ballona Salt Marsh. Binoculars will be available to borrow, and volunteers will help visitors view aquatic invertebrates through microscopes, learn about the unique ecosystems found at Ballona, and view birds through powerful spotting scopes along Ballona Creek. Please call (310) 301-0050 if you have any questions. Enter through the gate located in the northeast corner of the parking lot behind Alkawater/Gordon’s Market, in the 300 block of Culver Blvd. in Playa del Rey. No baby strollers please. Print and bring your own copy of "Field List of the Birds of Los Angeles County (mainland and off shore waters)". Visit: https://www.laaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=04-2024
Walk and Learn at the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area Bird Walk
This walk covers landscaped parkland, an artificial creek, and lake and natural and restored areas of Coastal Sage Scrub habitats within the Baldwin Hills. You are likely to see many of the resident birds such as Black Phoebe, Cassin's Kingbird, California and Spotted Towhee, Song Sparrow, Red-tailed, Red-shoulder and Cooper's Hawk. Refer to the Western Tanager Newsletter for seasonally specific birds that may also be encountered. The park entrance is off of La Cienega Blvd. between Rodeo Rd. and Stocker St. After passing the entrance kiosk ($7.00 parking fee) turn left (leading to the “Olympic Forest”) and park in the first available spaces. (4100 S. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles 90056). Binoculars provided. Visit: https://www.laaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=04-2024
Walk and Learn at the Beginner’s Bird Walk – Will Rogers State Historic Park
Join leaders Julie Hanson and Jane Klein for a beginners bird walk at this beautiful coastal location. Leaders will cover the basics of binocular use, bird identification, and common Los Angeles birds. Experienced birders welcome too. Some binoculars available to borrow. Children ages 8 and up welcome with parent. Please RSVP in advance by text to (310) 922-8153; limited to 10. Meet at the picnic tables next to the parking lot at Will Rogers State Historic Park at 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road in Pacific Palisades. Visit: https://www.laaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=04-2024
Join the Dancing Chicken Weekend Field Trip with Los Angeles Audubon Society
Mary Freeman will be leading her 31st trip to watch the Greater Sage Grouse performing their ritual dance in Long Valley. You will have a Sage Grouse biologist present to talk about the biology of these wonderful birds, on Friday evening. You will search for many of the eastern Sierra Nevada specialty birds the whole weekend including Rosy Finch, Juniper Titmouse, Pinyon Jay, Sooty Grouse and more. Reserve your accommodations as soon as possible as this is the opening weekend for fishing. Mail separate per person checks at $60 per person, payable to Los Angeles Audubon Society, mailed to: Los Angeles Audubon Society, P.O. Box 411301, Los Angeles CA 90041-8301. Net profits are an LAAS fundraiser. Note: Checks are held for deposit until closer to the event date and participants are confirmed. No refunds for cancellation after: End-of-day, Monday, April 8, 2024. Each participant will receive an itinerary of the weekend’s activities, and some of the hotels in Bishop, when your registration fee is received. $60 per person for the entire weekend. Limit of 12 participants, 8 cars allowed (NOTE: As of Wed. Feb. 14th, 5 spots have already been reserved with checks in the mail.). For more information on how to register, call Susan at (323) 876-0202 (voice) or email susancastor@laaudubon.org. To Register (sorry, no online payments or credit cards): 1) Send email to: susancastor@laaudubon.org and provide for EACH participant: •Name, •email address, and •Mobile phone number. If traveling with another, please advise who and how many will arrive in your vehicle. (8 car maximum allowed, 12 participants only). 2) Mail separate checks at $60 per person, payable to: Los Angeles Audubon Society to P.O. Box 411301, Los Angeles CA 90041-8301. Visit: https://www.laaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=04-2024
Join the Dancing Chicken Weekend Field Trip with Los Angeles Audubon Society
Mary Freeman will be leading her 31st trip to watch the Greater Sage Grouse performing their ritual dance in Long Valley. You will have a Sage Grouse biologist present to talk about the biology of these wonderful birds, on Friday evening. You will search for many of the eastern Sierra Nevada specialty birds the whole weekend including Rosy Finch, Juniper Titmouse, Pinyon Jay, Sooty Grouse and more. Reserve your accommodations as soon as possible as this is the opening weekend for fishing. Mail separate per person checks at $60 per person, payable to Los Angeles Audubon Society, mailed to: Los Angeles Audubon Society, P.O. Box 411301, Los Angeles CA 90041-8301. Net profits are an LAAS fundraiser. Note: Checks are held for deposit until closer to the event date and participants are confirmed. No refunds for cancellation after: End-of-day, Monday, April 8, 2024. Each participant will receive an itinerary of the weekend’s activities, and some of the hotels in Bishop, when your registration fee is received. $60 per person for the entire weekend. Limit of 12 participants, 8 cars allowed (NOTE: As of Wed. Feb. 14th, 5 spots have already been reserved with checks in the mail.). For more information on how to register, call Susan at (323) 876-0202 (voice) or email susancastor@laaudubon.org. To Register (sorry, no online payments or credit cards): 1) Send email to: susancastor@laaudubon.org and provide for EACH participant: •Name, •email address, and •Mobile phone number. If traveling with another, please advise who and how many will arrive in your vehicle. (8 car maximum allowed, 12 participants only). 2) Mail separate checks at $60 per person, payable to: Los Angeles Audubon Society to P.O. Box 411301, Los Angeles CA 90041-8301. Visit: https://www.laaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=04-2024
Join the Dancing Chicken Weekend Field Trip with Los Angeles Audubon Society
Mary Freeman will be leading her 31st trip to watch the Greater Sage Grouse performing their ritual dance in Long Valley. You will have a Sage Grouse biologist present to talk about the biology of these wonderful birds, on Friday evening. You will search for many of the eastern Sierra Nevada specialty birds the whole weekend including Rosy Finch, Juniper Titmouse, Pinyon Jay, Sooty Grouse and more. Reserve your accommodations as soon as possible as this is the opening weekend for fishing. Mail separate per person checks at $60 per person, payable to Los Angeles Audubon Society, mailed to: Los Angeles Audubon Society, P.O. Box 411301, Los Angeles CA 90041-8301. Net profits are an LAAS fundraiser. Note: Checks are held for deposit until closer to the event date and participants are confirmed. No refunds for cancellation after: End-of-day, Monday, April 8, 2024. Each participant will receive an itinerary of the weekend’s activities, and some of the hotels in Bishop, when your registration fee is received. $60 per person for the entire weekend. Limit of 12 participants, 8 cars allowed (NOTE: As of Wed. Feb. 14th, 5 spots have already been reserved with checks in the mail.). For more information on how to register, call Susan at (323) 876-0202 (voice) or email susancastor@laaudubon.org. To Register (sorry, no online payments or credit cards): 1) Send email to: susancastor@laaudubon.org and provide for EACH participant: •Name, •email address, and •Mobile phone number. If traveling with another, please advise who and how many will arrive in your vehicle. (8 car maximum allowed, 12 participants only). 2) Mail separate checks at $60 per person, payable to: Los Angeles Audubon Society to P.O. Box 411301, Los Angeles CA 90041-8301. Visit: https://www.laaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=04-2024
Beautify Lunada Bay at Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s Volunteer Day
Join the PVP Land Conservancy from 9am-11:30am for a Beautify Lunada Bay Volunteer Day! The long-term goals of this project are to restore attractive, locally native, drought tolerant plants to open space areas in Lunada Bay. Help restore this site for wildlife and the community to enjoy! The Beautify Lunada Bay Volunteer Day event is open to all skill levels. Please note that this event may be canceled due to rain, mud, or preserve closure. Please check your email before attending. Visit: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2/
Plant Native Species and Remove Invasive Plants with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
Plant native sage scrub habitat and/or remove invasive plant species which will help them preserve resources critical to local wildlife. Please meet PVP at the Alta Vicente trailhead next to St Paul's Lutheran Church at 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 and 33°44'48.7"N 118°24'22.9"W. Please do not park in the church parking lot. Park on the street. Extra parking can be found in Golden Cove Shopping Center. They will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection, bug spray and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. A reusable water bottle is recommended. Please also be prepared for mildly strenuous hiking to reach volunteer locations. There may be uphill conditions depending on the work project. Thank you for volunteering to conserve the Palos Verdes Peninsula! All volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign and complete their release before they can volunteer. Volunteers under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Visit: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2/
Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s Rapid Response Team at White Point Nature Preserve
Join the Rapid Response team every Friday and Saturday from 9am to 12pm for various easy to moderate trail maintenance activities such as; closing unauthorized trails, trimming and clearing brush, minor tread repair, and other projects! (Minor hiking involved). Special Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 20, 9am - noon. You'll meet at White Point Nature Center - In front of the entrance. 1600 W Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Please come prepared to work outdoors with sturdy closed toed shoes, long pants, sun protection, a snack and water. Level: easy to moderate. Open to 15 years old and up. *Please note that all volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign and complete their waiver. Visit: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2/
Celebrate Earth Day at White Point Natural Preserve with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
Celebrate Earth Day by helping to care for the White Point Nature Preserve Native Plant Demonstration Garden! Enjoy weeding & watering activities, native plant seed preparation, children's learning activities at the Nature Center, a guided garden walk, raffle prizes, and more! Join PVP and make a difference this Earth Day! Please note that events may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Please check the event page at https://volunteerhub.com before leaving for the event. Please note that all volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign and complete their waiver at the event. All volunteers under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Visit: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2/
Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s Virtual Presentation Biodiversity Information Collecting in the Nature Preserves
Join this virtual presentation to learn how you can help PVP collect information about biodiversity in the Nature Preserves using iNaturalist along their trails. They will share information about how to access local hiking trails, how to take pictures that are useful to scientific research and how to share those pictures through the community science platform iNaturalist. You can then put your training into action later in the week as you document wildlife in the preserves at your convenience during the City Nature Challenge April 26-April 29. During that time, you can hike the preserve trails, take pictures and post them to the iNaturalist. Their staff will be identifying and recording what observations are made to enhance our knowledge of the diverse wildlife using the preserves. No prior experience is necessary and all you need is a smartphone or a camera and a desire to get out on the trails to see what you can find. After registration, you will receive a Zoom link to access the training at least 1 day prior to the training date.No prior experience necessary, all you need is a smartphone or a camera and a desire to get out on the trails to see what you can find. Questions? Contact their Education Director, Holly Gray at: hgray@pvplc.org or call (310) 541-7613 x205. Visit: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2/
Help with habitat restoration work in Lunada Canyon at the Agua Amarga Nature Reserve
Join PVP as they continue our habitat restoration work in Lunada Canyon at the Agua Amarga Nature Reserve. They will be removing non-native plants and/or planting coastal sage scrub habitat! They will be meeting at the trail head on Rock Park Dr. Street parking is available along Rock Park Drive and Kings Harbor Road. They will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, bug spray, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. This event is moderately strenuous. Please note that events may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Please check the event page at https://volunteerhub.com before leaving for the event. All volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign and complete their release before they can volunteer. All volunteers under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Visit: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2/
Help with habitat restoration work in Lunada Canyon at the Agua Amarga Nature Reserve
Join PVP as they continue their habitat restoration work in Lunada Canyon at the Agua Amarga Nature Reserve. They will be removing non-native plants and/or planting coastal sage scrub habitat! They will be meeting at the trail head on Rock Park Dr. Street parking is available along Rock Park Drive and Kings Harbor Road. They will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, bug spray, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. This event is moderately strenuous. Please note that events may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Please check the event page at https://volunteerhub.com before leaving for the event. All volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign and complete their release before they can volunteer. All volunteers under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Visit: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2/
Donate to Support PVPLP
Donate Now to Protect Nature! By giving an online donation, you are providing essential funding for conservation initiatives that will help protect the natural lands of the Peninsula now and forever. Adopt-a-Goat! Any Gift Over $100 and you will be invited to get your portrait with a hungry, weed eating goat. If you choose, you will be invited to an Adopt-a-Goat reception in spring (invitation will arrive in March), where you will receive a photograph with a goat. If you are donating in honor or in memory of someone, please be sure to provide us with the appropriate name and mailing address (not an email address) so that we can send an acknowledgement card. Visit: https://pvplc.org/donate-pvplc/
Volunteer Onshore with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Helping to conserve, protect, and defend marine life requires time, dedication and passion and most importantly the readiness to show up and promote the Sea Shepherd mission through public awareness. The below are just a few of the things you can do as an Onshore Volunteer to support Sea Shepherd’s mission: table at a local event, expo, festival or create your own tabling event, hold a benefit for Sea Shepherd at a local restaurant, pub or community meeting place, organize beach and other marine environment clean-ups, cultivate public awareness through distribution of Sea Shepherd materials and giving presentations at schools and community forums, host a Sea Shepherd party at home for friends and family, provide valuable skills like graphic design work, photography or donate art for auctions. There is a $30 non-refundable donation required for each applicant. Not only does this help cover the cost of processing your application, but if you are approved as an Onshore Volunteer, this will help cover the cost of training, orientation, and the outreach materials they send you. If you have any questions about the Onshore Volunteer program, please reach out to volunteer@seashepherd.org or check out their website! Visit: https://seashepherd.org/get-involved/onshore-volunteer/
Volunteer At Sea with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society needs people who are compelled to fight the injustices perpetrated upon whales, dolphins, seals, sea turtles, sea birds, fish, and every living thing in the world’s oceans. They need such people on their ship and in the ranks of our supporters. They are looking for navigators, sailors, engineers, electricians, carpenters, welders, cooks, medics or nurses, small boat operators, photographers, videographers, electronics technicians, radio and antenna technicians, and even a few unskilled but dedicated Ocean Defenders. Volunteering means dedicating usually at least a month out at sea while pulling destructive longlines from the ocean, saving ocean wildlife, educating future generations, & making good friends. The objective is to protect and save ocean wildlife and to uphold International Conservation Law. For more information, check out their website: https://seashepherd.org/get-involved/crewing-at-sea/
Donate to Support Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Sea Shepherd has been patrolling the high seas for over 40 years. With your help, they have saved countless lives of dolphins, seals, whales, fish, and much more! Your support is what drives their conservation efforts, strengthens their resolve, and makes their successes possible. Sea Shepherd campaigns cannot happen without your help. Your continued investment in Sea Shepherd is crucial in securing a future for the fragile oceans and the wonderful beings that inhabit them.There are a number of ways in which you can support them. No gift is too small and all gifts are greatly appreciated. Sea Shepherd is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the USA (Tax ID 93-0792021), and donations are fully tax-deductible. Visit: https://seashepherd.org/support-us/
Adopt a Wild One at Shambala Preserve
As an adoptive parent you will have the exclusive privilege of visiting your "Wild One" on Parent's Day, currently the first Saturday of the month. Although this day is exclusively set-aside for the “Wild Parents,” you will have the privilege of bringing two guests with you per year, so you will be able to show off your “Wild One!” The first step in joining the distinctive group of Adoptive Parents is to choose your "Wild One". After your third monthly payment you will receive an 8"x10" photo of your "Wild One", and a Certificate of Adoption signed by Tippi Hedren. When you visit on Parent's Day a member of the Shambala animal crew will be happy to tell you about the characteristics of the species and the individual personality traits of your special animal. For more information contact their Adoption Coordinators at adoptions@shambala.org and check out their website! Visit: https://shambala.org/adopt.htm
Donate to Support Stop Poaching Now
Stop Poaching Now (SPN) is dedicated to wildlife conservation, the fight to combat poaching by supporting and coordinating community-based conservation efforts and the use of education to reduce the demand for illegal wildlife products. Visit: https://www.stoppoaching-now.org/give/
Featured Projects
Spend a Day with Rescue Dogs and Us at The Brittany Foundation!
Big Sunday,
info@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Join us for a day of walking, bathing, and working alongside the dogs of The Brittany Foundation! Volunteering is a great way to offer direct help to the dogs at the rescue and you’ll get to see first-hand the difference you're making! They need your help with dog walking, socializing dogs, playing with the dogs, grooming, and landscaping. Whatever you know how to do, there’s a place for you! The event will take place outside, so please remember to dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes. All ages are welcome, but all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. VIsit: https://bigsunday.org/wildwoollyapril24/
Get Your Pet Portrait Taken with Big Sunday
Big Sunday,
info@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Bring your pet by Big Sunday headquarters to have their portrait taken (for FREE!) by a professional photographer. The portrait can include people (e.g., you) or just be your pet. For every portrait we take, Big Sunday will donate 5 cans of dog food or cat food (your choice!) to our Wild & Woolly Pet Food Collection! (The goal in April is 2024 cans of each. You do the math!) Please Note: This is a limited capacity event. Please sign up for the event if you would like to attend. All ages welcome! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/wildwoollyapril24/
Come to Big Sunday’s Kitty-Palooza!
Big Sunday,
info@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Join Big Sunday and Kitty Bungalow for a Volunteer/Adoption/Kitty-Palooza! We'll be building kitty supply kits, kitty-sized fleece blankets, helping Kitty Bungalow staff with cleaning and care maintainance and facilitating their weekly adoption event. Bring your best cat-themed outfit and get ready to party! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/wildwoollyapril24/