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Partial Park Closure Due to Hazardous Conditions
Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa re-opens 5/14/13, with restrictions (sunrise to sunset, not all trails). Sandstone Peak & Mishe Mokwa trails will also open, as will Backbone Trail east of Point Mugu State Park boundary. Point Mugu backcountry remains closed. More »
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Trucks on Cheeseboro Canyon Trail
Occasional truck traffic (approx 6 trips per day) will take place on Cheeseboro Cyn Trail weekdays between 8am & 4pm for demolition and removal of Cheeseboro Tank. Should be completed by 5/24/13. Check back for updates or call 818-889-8996. More »
National Park Service to Host April 15-16 Science Festival
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National Park Service to Host April 15-16 Science Festival (Agoura Hills, CA) Come discover your neighborhood national park at the second annual Santa Monica Mountains Science Festival. The event is free and open to the public. Hours are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 15th, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 16th at Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills. The festival will offer a variety of programs that appeal to children and adults alike. On Friday evening, join park rangers and regional scientists to experience the mountains after dark. A campfire sing-along, bug collecting, owl presentation and banding demonstration, and bat identification await all who venture into the wild after sundown. On Saturday, a variety of special presentations and hands-on demonstrations promise to delight participants young and young. Scientists and researchers from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Channel Islands National Park, Cabrillo National Monument, and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will provide updates on the health of our natural resources, including reptiles and amphibians, carnivore populations, native plants, and marine resources. Live animal demonstrations, bilingual hikes, and plant pressing will engage audiences who want to touch and discover the world around them. In addition to scheduled programs, many booths and games will be available for more scientific discovery throughout the day. For more information, please call the National Park Service Visitor Center at 805-370-2301 or visit the event website: http://www.nps.gov/samo/sciencefestival.htm. ---NPS--- |
Did You Know?
Many hands spanning different generations and agencies continue to turn back the clock on damage to the fragile environment at Zuma Lagoon. After the removal of debris and the restoration of native plants, beach visitors now find a living wetland with 108 species of birds and colorful wildflowers.