SPRING PROGRAMS 2024
Nature Center Hours are 8AM to 7:30PM.
Questions regarding programs can be referred to [email protected] or phone the Park Office at 661-259-7721
September 22 Feral: Losing Myself and Finding my Way in America’s National Parks by Emily Pennington
October 27 Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach
November 24 Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles DuhiggRegister for Books and Hikes Events at [email protected]
Click the books below for the podcasts of past hikes.
August 2024
July 2024
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 9:00AM 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: [email protected] Please note: Nature Tots will not meet in July and August 2024.
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 at 9AM. Led by Robert Grzesiak. Bring garden gloves.
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.