A couple of weekends ago, the explorers and I finally had an excuse to check out the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. We were there to see Rhythm Child – an interactive drum group that focuses on getting kids active and connected to the world through music. The creative genius behind Rhythm Child just happens to be a fellow parent at the big explorer’s school – and his kids … [Read more...]
Exploring Tide Pools at Leo Carrillo State Park
We’ve come to enjoy afternoons spent touring local tide pools. We’ve checked out Point Fermin State Marine Park in San Pedro, Abalone Cove in Rancho Palos Verdes and the tide pools at El Matador State Beach in Malibu. So this month we wanted to try exploring tide pools at Leo Carrillo State Park for our family nature club adventure. This outing turned out to be our most … [Read more...]
Finding Inspiration on the Trail at Will Rogers State Historic Park
Living in Los Angeles definitely has it perks. Just three weeks ago we were enjoying our first snow on a weekend trip to Yosemite National Park and yesterday we took a hike near Santa Monica in 80 plus degree weather. Gotta love it. This month’s family nature club outing took us to Will Rogers State Historic Park, just a 5-minute drive from the Santa Monica Pier. I’m sad … [Read more...]
Birdwatching With Kids at Malibu Lagoon State Beach
We’ve been backyard birdwatching now for quite some time, thanks to our birdbath and the bird feeders we really need to replenish. We’ve enjoyed becoming more familiar with our regulars – the crows, hummingbirds and finches we see so frequently. But I’ve wanted to step up our birding game for a while now, so when I learned of a free, guided program for birdwatching with kids … [Read more...]
Favorite Places to Explore Nature in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is synonymous with movie stars and Hollywood. When folks visit for the very first time, they want nothing more than to see a famous actor up close, watch a live television show taping, or maybe even stumble upon a film shoot at some exotic location. Those of us who call this place home know just how much more Los Angeles has to offer. This list of our favorite … [Read more...]