Cityscape to Campfire Stroll Saturday September 20th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Join us for the Cityscape to Campfire Stroll at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook! We’ll be doing some hands-on activities, a nature stroll, and s'mores around the campfire. Family friendly! Meeting locations, parking, and other logistics will be sent after you RSVP by filling out the Google Form. Please scan the QR code to register. ***Minors are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian*** Email ecobar@naturenexusinstitute.org for more information. This program is funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks, Office of Grants and Local Services. (fb)

Open Wetlands Sunday, September 14th 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve The first Saturday and second Sunday of every month (except August). Los Angeles Audubon Society hosts the Open Wetlands event at the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve with the collaboration of NNI staff. Binoculars are available to borrow! Volunteers 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 before the event. For day-of inquiries, please contact (310) 745-2118. Enter through the gate 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. New to Ballona Wetlands? Check out this guide to learn more! (fb)