When temperatures start to rise in Los Angeles this summer, try cooling off outside at the Ferndell Nature Museum. This outdoor space provides a nice respite from the heat with some 50 fern species set under cool cover of California sycamores. But don't expect any maps or must-see displays here. The entire self-guided Museum spans about one long city block and features … [Read more...]
Exploring South Coast Botanic Garden With Kids
It’s been a while since we’ve had a nature adventure much beyond our own backyard. But this weekend, we enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with friends at South Coast Botanic Garden.This 87-acre public garden is filled with plants representing more than 2,000 different species from places as far away as Australia and southern Africa. Which boils down to this: It’s a big enough place … [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...]
Kid-Filled Nature Fun at The Arboretum
A rain-free, sunny Saturday beckoned us outdoors. With the lure of an Environmental Education Fair offering kid-focused activities, music, crafts and a chance to touch wild and creepy crawlies, the kids were excited to venture to The Arboretum. Turns out we didn’t need all the extras to thoroughly enjoy ourselves. I had worried that my kids would be bored looking at … [Read more...]
Our Grand Adventures in the School Garden
I’ve been busy lately dreaming about and planning the garden I’ll be planting with my kiddos in our backyard come spring. To whet our appetite for what’s ahead, we spent this morning helping to clean up my son’s school garden.First, a little about the garden: It’s huge! And what an amazing place it is! There are raised planter boxes for each classroom, pathways that meander … [Read more...]