Events Calendar

SUN 7/5            8:45am
Malibu Creek State Park
Oak Savannah Restoration/ Commemorative Oaks We’ll weed and water young oaks and native bunch grasses to restore life, beauty and habitat. Community service credit. Reservations required. 818-591-1701 x203 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SAT 7/11            8:45am
Malibu Creek State Park
Oak Savannah Restoration/ Commemorative Oaks We’ll weed and water young oaks and native bunch grasses to restore life, beauty and habitat. Community service credit. Reservations required. 818-591-1701 x203 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SAT 7/11            9:30am
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Youth Naturalist Program “Family Field Trip” Once the home to Native Americans, we will discover why Malibu Lagoon is home to an abundance of living things and the importance of the Malibu Creek watershed. For children 8-12 years old. Fee. Pre-registration required. 818-591-1701 x181. 3hrs MRT

SAT 7/11            5:30pm
Cold Creek Preserve
Saturday in Cold Creek Valley Preserve Delight in late afternoon lights, colors and shadows in a gently rolling basin set among craggy sandstone peaks. Meet at Lower Stunt High Trailhead. 2hrs CCD

SUN 7/12            8:45am
Malibu Creek State Park: Tapia Unit
Weed Wars Restore Habitat. We work in the shade of majestic oak trees removing vinca and English ivy so native grasses, plants, and oak seedlings will again form the understory of the riparian corridor. Credit for community service. Reservations required. 818-348-5910 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

MON-FRI 7/20-24                        9am
Headwaters Corner at Calabasas
Nature Discovery Camp: 2nd Session Ages 8 – 11 will discover the wonders of nature with the aid of scientific tools, hands-on activities, crafts, games and listening to engaging talks by guest speakers.  Each day will be centered on a different theme and include a guided hike and field trip. Pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited.  Nominal fee. For more information and/or to register, call 818-591-1701 ext. 181. 6hrs MRT

SAT 7/25            8:45am
Cold Creek Preserve
Cold Creek Restoration Day Work in a natural garden to restore native plants and California bunch grasses while enjoying the summer wildflowers. Credit for community service. Reservations required. 818-591-1701 x203 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SAT 7/25            9:00-11:00am
Look, Ma, No Lawn! with Lili Singer, Headwaters Corner at Calabasas
Are you ready to lose the lawn? Learn how to take out your turfgrass and what to plant in its place – specifically low-care natives that need no fertilizer and use a fraction of the water required for turf. Lili is a horticulturist and garden writer, and Special Projects Coordinator. Fee: $40 - Preregistration required. For tickets, call the Theodore Payne Foundation at (818) 768-1802. Download the flyer here.

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SUN 7/26            8:45am
Topanga State Park
Lower Topanga Creek Restoration: Topanga Creek was returned to its historic channel in 2008. During 2009, creek-side native vegetation is being planted, watered and weeded by volunteers to vanquish non-native invasive plants (weeds). Bring, water, snack, sturdy footwear. Credit for community service. Reservations required. 818-591-1701 x203 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SUN 7/26            8:45am
Malibu Bluffs Park
Bluffs Ramble to the Sea Walk 2-miles on trails with great views, dip your toes into the bay, look for dolphins, sea lions and observe the native plant recovery after the 2007 wildfire. 2hrs CNPS

FRI 7/31            6:30-8:30pm
Look, Ma, No Lawn! with Lili Singer, Headwaters Corner at Calabasas
Are you ready to lose the lawn? Learn how to take out your turfgrass and what to plant in its place – specifically low-care natives that need no fertilizer and use a fraction of the water required for turf. Lili is a horticulturist and garden writer, and Special Projects Coordinator. Fee: $40 - Preregistration required. For tickets, call the Theodore Payne Foundation at (818) 768-1802.

SAT 8/1            8:45am
Malibu Creek State Park
Oak Savannah Restoration/ Commemorative Oaks We’ll weed and water young oaks and native bunch grasses to restore life, beauty and habitat. Community service credit. Reservations required. 818-591-1701 x203 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SAT 8/1            5:30pm
Cold Creek Preserve
First Saturday at Cold Creek Valley Preserve Savor late afternoon lights, colors and shadows in a gently rolling basin set among craggy sandstone peaks. Meet at Lower Stunt High Trailhead. 2hrs CCD

SUN 8/2            8:45am
Solstice Canyon
Weed Wars Restore Habitat A shady canyon with a bubbling stream is a lovely place to get rid of weeds so wildflowers will bloom. Bring water, lunch. Credit for community service. Reservations required. 818-348-5910 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SAT 8/8                        9:30am
Headwaters Corner at Calabasas
Youth Naturalist Program “Reptiles and Amphibians” Learn the difference; why they are important; see these critters, do a related craft, enjoy a wonderful guest speaker who brings fascinating snakes, turtles, lizards and amphibians. For children 8-12 years old. Fee. Pre-registration required. 818-591-1701 x181. 3hrs MRT

MON-FRI 8/17-21                        9am
Headwaters Corner at Calabasas
Nature Discovery Camp: 2nd Session Ages 8 – 11 will discover the wonders of nature with the aid of scientific tools, hands-on activities, crafts, games and listening to engaging talks by guest speakers.  Each day will be centered on a different theme and include a guided hike and field trip. Pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited.  Nominal fee. For more information and/or to register, call 818-591-1701 ext. 181. 6hrs MRT

SAT 8/22            9:00-12:00pm
California Native Plant Horticulture with Lili Singer, Headwaters Corner at Calabasas
This class offers the basics on gardening with California flora. You’ll discover what a native plant is and why natives are valuable, and learn about plant communities, site assessing, planting techniques, establishment, irrigation, pruning, ongoing maintenance, and where to see and buy native plants. This session is recommended for beginners and is a prerequisite to the Theodore Payne Foundation’s California Native Plant Garden Design course. Lili is a horticulturist and garden writer, and Special Projects Coordinator for the Theodore Payne Foundation. Fee: $40 - Preregistration required. For tickets, call the Theodore Payne Foundation at (818) 768-1802.

SUN 8/23            8:45am
Malibu Creek State Park
Oak Savannah Restoration/ Commemorative Oaks We’ll weed and water young oaks and native bunch grasses to restore life, beauty and habitat. Community service credit. Reservations required. 818-591-1701 x203 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SUN 8/23            10am
Malibu Bluffs Park
Bluffs Ramble to the Sea Walk 2-miles on trails with great views, dip your toes into the bay, look for dolphins, sea lions and see how native plants recover after a wildfire. 2hrs CNPS

FRI 8/28            6:30-8:30pm
California Native Plant Horticulture with Lili Singer, Headwaters Corner at Calabasas
This class offers the basics on gardening with California flora. You’ll discover what a native plant is and why natives are valuable, and learn about plant communities, site assessing, planting techniques, establishment, irrigation, pruning, ongoing maintenance, and where to see and buy native plants. This session is recommended for beginners and is a prerequisite to the Theodore Payne Foundation’s California Native Plant Garden Design course. Lili is a horticulturist and garden writer, and Special Projects Coordinator for the Theodore Payne Foundation. Fee: $40 - Preregistration required. For tickets, call the Theodore Payne Foundation at (818) 768-1802.

SAT 8/29            8:45am
Cold Creek Preserve
Cold Creek Habitat Restoration Day We are reestablishing the oak and willow woodlands along the creeks to create riparian habitat from weedy fields by weeding and watering. Credit for community service. Reservations required. 818-591-1701 x203 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SUN 8/30            8:45am
Topanga State Park
Lower Topanga Creek Restoration: Topanga Creek was returned to its historic channel in 2008. During 2009, creek-side native vegetation is being planted, watered and weeded by volunteers to vanquish non-native invasive plants (weeds). Bring, water, snack, sturdy footwear. Credit for community service. Reservations required. 818-591-1701 x203 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SAT 9/5            5:30pm
Cold Creek Preserve
First Saturday at Cold Creek Valley Preserve Delight in the play of late afternoon color and shadow in a gently rolling basin set among craggy sandstone peaks. Meet at Lower Stunt High Trailhead. 2hrs CCD

SAT 9/12            8:45am
Malibu Creek State Park
Oak Savannah Restoration/ Commemorative Oaks We’ll weed and water young oaks and native bunch grasses to restore life, beauty and habitat. Community service credit. Reservations required. 818-591-1701 x203 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SAT 9/12                        9:30am
Headwaters Corner at Calabasas
Youth Naturalist Program “Mammals” Learn all about the mammals of the Santa Monica Mountains from a guest speaker who will bring live mammals. A hike to look for signs of mammals and a craft round out a fun day.  Fee. Pre-registration required. 818-591-1701 x181. 3hrs MRT

SUN 9/13            8:45am
Santa Monica Mountains
Weed Wars Restore Habitat This month we will go where the worst weeds calls us. Please call for location. Credit for community service. Reservations required. 818-348-5910 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SAT 9/19            8:45am
Topanga State Park
Lower Topanga Creek Restoration Topanga Creek was returned to its historic channel in 2008. During 2009, creek-side native vegetation is being planted, watered and weeded by volunteers to vanquish non-native invasive plants (weeds). Bring, water, snack, sturdy footwear. Credit for community service. Reservations required. 818-591-1701 x203 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SAT 9/19            6:30-8:30pm
Look, Ma, No Lawn! with Lili Singer, Headwaters Corner at Calabasas
Are you ready to lose the lawn? Learn how to take out your turfgrass and what to plant in its place – specifically low-care natives that need no fertilizer and use a fraction of the water required for turf. Lili is a horticulturist and garden writer, and Special Projects Coordinator. Fee: $40 - Preregistration required. For tickets, call the Theodore Payne Foundation at (818) 768-1802.

SUN 9/20            8:45am
Cold Creek Preserve
Creek-side Habitat Restoration Water and mulch the native trees and California bunch grasses planted to restore creek-side habitat. Credit for community service. Reservations required. 818-591-1701 x203 or online at volunteer@treepeople.org 3.5hrs MRT/CNPS/TP

SUN 9/20            9:30am
Cold Creek Preserve
This is Los Angeles???  Meander along a stream-fed canyon filled with majestic oaks and sycamores in Cold Creek Canyon Preserve while listening to nature’s many voices. Meet at the Preserve’s lower gate. 2.5hrs CCD

FRI 9/25            6:30-8:30pm
Look, Ma, No Lawn! with Lili Singer, Headwaters Corner at Calabasas
Are you ready to lose the lawn? Learn how to take out your turfgrass and what to plant in its place – specifically low-care natives that need no fertilizer and use a fraction of the water required for turf. Lili is a horticulturist and garden writer, and Special Projects Coordinator. Fee: $40 - Preregistration required. For tickets, call the Theodore Payne Foundation at (818) 768-1802.

SUN 9/27            10am
Malibu Bluffs Park
Bluffs Ramble to the Sea Walk 2-miles on trails with great views, dip your toes into the bay, look for dolphins, sea lions and see how native plants recover after a wildfire. 2hrs CNPS

CONTACT: For information or to make a reservation
contact Susan Haugland at 818-591-0701 ext.181
Nominal fee per child.  Reservations are required.

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