Activities with the Conservancy

Nature Walks Our Walk Leaders will help you discover another side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. They'll tell you about the history of this once-channel island, about the birds, wildlife, and plants that live in the canyons and undeveloped areas, and about the unique geology of this special Peninsula. Walks are organized and sponsored by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, a nonprofit, nonpolitical, public-benefit corporation dedicated to the preservation of natural open space on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. All walks are free. No reservations are required. Walks are cancelled by significant rain. Call (310) 541-7613 for more information. See the Nature Walk Schedule and Maps.	Volunteer Days Looking for opportunities to get outdoors? Like to grow and replant plants? Would you like to become a leader of our popular monthly Nature Walks? Want to help with special events? Have other skills or interests you'd like to share? We have opportunities for you! Volunteer days help support the White Point Nature Preserve, the DFSP Plant Nursery, the Forrestal Nature Preserve, and the Linden H. Chandler Preserve. Activities focus on planting and weeding. Volunteers can also help in the PVPLC office by preparing mailings, doing computer work, research, and more. Call Mary Lopes, 541-7613, ext. 206, for more information. See Volunteer Days.	Fine Art Exhibition & Sale The Conservancy sponsors an annual fine art exhibition and sale. The show opens with a special reception at the Malaga Cove Library in Palos Verdes Estates. The features plein air paintings (paintings done on location) by local and guest artists. Local artists often include members of the Portuguese Bend Artists Colony. A portion of the funds from the sale of paintings benefit the Conservancy. See Fine Art Exhibition & Sale section for more details including artwork currently on sale.
George F Canyon Center The Nature Center and the Stein/Hale Nature Trail comprise the George F Canyon Nature Park and Preserve. This refuge of wilderness is one of the most pristine and beautiful of the many canyons on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Visitors can walk or ride horseback along the nature trail through Willow-Riparian and Coastal Sage Scrub habitats. The George F Canyon Nature Center provides educational and recreational programs which invite the community to enjoy and learn more about the natural beauty and wildlife of George F Canyon. The Nature Center provides a variety of changing exhibits and programs so that our community is offered a fresh look at the canyon with every visit. Exhibits focus on themes such as butterflies, birds of the canyon, insects, plant habitats, animals and wildflowers. See more information on the George F Canyon Center.	Youth Education Program A very important part of the Land Conservancy's efforts is our youth education program. Our goal is to share an understanding of the beauty and significance of the Peninsula's natural areas, and to involve students in our activities. Our Education program includes our third-grade nature walk program and partnerships with local schools and groups. See more information on the Youth Ed Program.
Spring For White Point Spring for White Point is an exciting fundraising event conducted by the Land Conservancy and the Spring for White Point Committee, a dedicated group of volunteers from the neighborhoods surrounding the White Point Nature Preserve. This event truly embodies the spirit of our conservation minded community, and all of the proceeds go to support continuing site improvements and habitat restoration at the Preserve. See more information on the Spring For White Point.