Use the new OUTDOORS online calendar to discover fun programs and special events in the Santa Monica Mountains.
We've gone digital! The popular OUTDOORS publication has grown into a new online calendar and e-newsletter. Our expanded calendar brings together events and programs from more than 20 organizations, all committed to protecting this national park through education, recreation, and inspiration. Search by date, location, or activity interest.
For our e-newsletter, we'll bring a curated list of activities right to your inbox each month. These are the best of the best, ranging from seasonal festivals to hands-on cultural demonstrations to night sky parties.
Note: the calendar listing below is just for National Park Service events. Use the above link to see postings from all our friends and partner organizations.
Each year, National Park Service volunteers lead a guided interpretive hike of the 67-mile Backbone Trail over eight Saturdays in the winter and spring. Sign-ups for the 2017 trek begin September 20 and end September 30.
Location: Franklin Canyon Ranch/Sooky Goldman Nature Center
Fees: Free
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Welcome the arrival of autumn in Franklin Canyon! Hike up a moderate trail, discuss seasonal changes, and identify planets and constellations. Meet at Franklin Canyon Ranch. 2.5 hours. MRCA/NPS
Working as a team, the National Park Service and California State Parks are recruiting volunteers to assist with creek cleanup, campground maintenance, native plant restoration and trail work.
Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: 428 S Spring St Los Angeles, CA 90013 USA
Fees: Free
Friday, September 30, 2016
Join rangers and witness an awesome natural phenomena event that occurs in the middle of downtown Los Angeles. Vaux’s Swifts have been returning to one of their fall roosting sites near the Spring St park for many years now.
We are looking for folks who are interested in displaying their classic cars in the Paramount Ranch western town to celebrate the parks racing history. This isn't a car show, but an opportunity to round up unique vehicles at a historic racing site.
Location: Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center
Fees: Free
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Come visit our new art exhibit. Artist Shauna from the Chickasaw Nation will be exhibiting her eccentric and inspiring work of art. Artist will be available for meet and greet.
Location: Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center
Fees: Free
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Join a naturalist to learn some of the skills and ways of the first people who lived here long ago. Trail safety and “leave no trace ethics” will also be discussed. Appropriate for children aged 7 and up.
Chumash Indians used natural resources for thousands of years to create a sustainable way of life. Learn about their culture and life in Southern California on this easy one-mile walk. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Location: Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center
Fees: Free
Saturday, October 15, 2016
2nd Annual Archaeology Day will feature atlatl & flintknapping demos, hands-on “dig box”, artifact displays, children’s activities, and presentations by local archaeologists!
Location: Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center
Fees: Free
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Come help weed and restore the Visitor Center Garden at King Gillette ranch. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for working outside, and bring plenty of water. Please RSVP to margaret_hogan@partner.nps.gov.
Discover your Satwiwa spirit with Tongva artist Julia Bogany, where you will learn to make a Tongva animal spirit necklace. Materials will be provided. All ages welcome. No reservations required.
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