george f canyon - Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

2013
george f canyon
saturday bird
walks, nature
walks and full
moon hikes
jan 5 - 1st saturday walks
jan 26 - full moon hike
animals that migrate
Migration is not just for
the birds. Come learn
about our winter visitors.
feb 2 - 1st saturday walks
feb24 - full moon hike
love on the preserve
Critters on the preserve
work to impress their
Valentines too.
mar 2- 1st saturday walks
mar 23 - full moon hike
threatened species
Birds, butterflies, and
even open space – are all
threatened. Learn how
they are protected by the
Conservancy.
George F Canyon Nature Center
27305 Palos Verdes Drive East | Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 | Tel: (310) 547-0862
Hours: Friday: 1- 4 pm; Sat & Sun 10 am - 4 pm
1st Saturday Bird Walks 8:30 am
Join our naturalist to view the canyon’s bird population. Beginners welcome. We
supply binoculars. The program is free and open to the public. All ages welcome. No
reservations required.
1st Saturday Nature Walk 3 pm
Join an expert guide to discover habitat, wildlife and more. $5 per person. No
reservations required.
Full Moon Hikes times vary with sunset
Limited to 20 people. Must be age 9 and up. $10 person. Reservations required.
For times and to RSVP call (310) 547-0862 or email: info@pvplc.org
Nature & Me Story Time 9:30 -10 am
Dates: Feb 8, Jun 14, Sep 20, Nov 15
Share the joy of reading with your children and introduce them to the beauty of
our natural surroundings. Geared for 2-5 years. For more information contact
Marisa Perley at (310) 377-9584 x 238 or email: mperley@pvld.org
4 th Wednesday Birding with Wild Birds Unlimited 8:30 am
Join Wild Birds Unlimited to explore the birds that make a home in the restorated
habitat at the preserve. The program is free and open to the public. All ages welcome.
commemorating
25
years of
conservation
apr 6 - 1st saturday walks
apr 26 - full moon hike
land ethic
Celebrate open
space and the natural
surroundings and
the role you play as a
steward.
may 2- 1st saturday walks
may25 - full moon hike
flowers and
pollination
Experience spring on
the preserve and see
busy bees and other
pollinators at work.
jun 1 - 1st saturday walks
jun 23 - full moon hike
cultural history
Journey back in time to
immerse yourself in the
Peninsula’s rich past.
jul 6 - 1st saturday walks
jul 21 - full moon hike
canyon history
Explore history and the
special geologic features
on the preserve.
aug 3 - 1st saturday walks
aug 12 - full moon hike
summer survival
It’s hot and it’s dry. Find
out how the plants and
animals survive our
summers.
sep 7 - 1st saturday walks
sep 21 - full moon hike
the watershed
Celebrate Coastweeks
by exploring your
connection to the ocean
through our watershed.
oct 5 - 1st saturday walks
oct 18 - full moon hike
noctural nature
Owls, bats, and foxes, oh
my! While you’re visiting
come learn about who’s
snoozing on the preserve.
nov 2 - 1st saturday walks
nov 17 - full moon hike
native american
plant uses
Appreciate the
resourcefulness and long
standing knowledge of
the Tongva people and
their uses of the native
plants.
Dec 7 - 1st saturday walks
Dec 15 - full moon hike
changing seasons
Welcome winter and see
the seasonal differences
as leaves fall and berries
ripen on the preserve.
The Nature Center is owned by
the City of Rolling Hills Estates
and operated by the Conservancy.
Native Plant
Demonstration
Garden Volunteers
Beautify the native plant
demonstration garden.
Flexible hours. To
schedule first workday,
contact:(310) 547-0862
or email: gfc@pvplc.org

2013
george f canyon
Nature Center Information
George F Canyon is located on 36 acres of riparian and coastal sage scrub habitat. The
Center is staffed with National Association for Interpretation certified naturalists to help
visitors explore the dynamic canyon environment as it changes throughout the year.
George F Canyon Nature Center and Preserve is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East,
Rolling Hills Estates CA 90274 at the southwest corner of Palos Verdes Drive East and
Palos Verdes Drive North. George F Canyon is owned by Rolling Hills Estates.
Telephone: 310-547-0862 Email: gfc@pvplc.org
Pacific Coast Hwy
George F
Canyon
Additional Activities
Scouts
Girl and Boy Scout Activity Badges
Naturalists will assist you and your
troop to earn nature-inspired badges.
Programs are offered any day after school,
and on weekends after the Center closes.
Each troop will have exclusive use of the
Nature Center and trail, a 2-hour program
including a hike, and all necessary
supplies to complete the badge. $12 per
child, adults free.
Eagle Scout Projects
Due to significant commitment involved
in Eagle Scout Projects, applicants are
encouraged to call the Center to set an
appointment and consult a maintained
project idea list. The Center welcomes six
projects per year.
Crest
Del
Cerro
Via Canada
For more information contact:
George F Canyon Nature Center
Tel: (310) 547-0862 or
email: gfc@pvplc.org
Terranea Resort
SAN PEDRO
(LA)
Pacific Ocean
Palos Verdes Dr.
Palos Verdes Dr. South
Stargazer St.
W. 37th St.
Warmouth St.
Friendship
Park Dr.
S. Anchovy St.
Miraleste
W. 25th Street
Graysby Ave.
W. Paseo del Mar
W. 1st Street
W. 9th Street
S. Western Ave.
S. Western Ave.
S. Moray Ave.
White Point
Gaffey Street
Birthday Parties
Best Birthday Party Ever
If you have a little nature lover at home
consider celebrating a one-of-a-kind
oudoor and eco-friendly birthday at the
Nature Center! GFC birthday parties are
fun-filled, educational, and activity rich
adventures.
Your child and friends will enjoy this
fun-filled two-hour party at the George F
Canyon Nature Center. Parties are held on
weekdays, anytime from dawn to dusk.
Cost per child is $15 and includes all activities
and party bags. For more information
and reservations, please call the George F
Canyon Nature Center at: (310) 547-0862
or email: gfc@pvplc.org
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY
P.O. BOX 3427
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, CA 90274
310.541.7613 | WWW.PVPLC.ORG
The Conservancy is a non-profit 501(c)
(3) organization dedicated to open space
preservation and habitat restoration throughout
the Peninsula.
The Nature Center is owned by the City of Rolling
Hills Estates and operated by the Conservancy.