San Pedro Calendar

Autumn Sea Fair/Sustainable Seafood Expo-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2018-10-07 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
We’re combining two of our favorite community events to celebrate the bounty of the sea. Learn more about sustainability with fun-in-the-sun games and hometown spirit! It’s a day filled with music, games, contests, exhibits, demonstrations, arts and crafts, and fun! Find out how seafood gets to your plate, and how simple choices can ensure a healthy ocean for the future. Taste some sustainable seafood samples while they last. For additional information call (310) 548-7582.
This event is FREE!

“Salt Marsh Open House”
2018-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Step out into nature and discover the hidden world of the Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh. On Sunday, September 29, join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium educators and Coastal Park Naturalists as they help uncover the world of mud and water that is our local wetland. The salt marsh will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., giving ample time to learn more about the local native plants and animals, including birds, fish, crabs, worms and more. Bring your binoculars, camera, sketch pad, journal or just your curiosity!
While you’re here visit the Aquarium’s Library, Aquatic Nursery, Exploration Center, and the Suzanne Lawrence-Miller Exhibit Hall to view our amazing animals and exhibits. Also, plan to stop by CMA’s volunteer-run gift shop for a wide selection of gifts and books.
The Aquarium is located at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive in San Pedro and is a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks with support from Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Open to the public on weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

AltaSea A Room Where It Happens: LA H20 from Mountains to Sea-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2018-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States

MIRAGE Tribute to Fleetwood Mac-Grand Annex
2018-11-03 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
A journey through the greatest hits of the legendary superstar band.

Walk Cabrillo-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2018-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
Pack a snack and join a walk guided by CMA’s Education staff. Starting at the Aquarium courtyard, you’ll visit the native garden, salt marsh, beaches and tidepools. Explore each habitat and discover signs of the season along the shore. Examine fossils, native plants and beach wrack.
Registration required for groups, please call 310-548-7562.
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.

Family Nature Walk- White Point Nature Preserve
2018-11-17 09:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Every 3rd Saturday at 9am (except holidays)
Join free outdoor guided hikes year-round for families, groups and individuals. Led by trained naturalists, all walks are family-oriented. Walks are on dirt trails with easy to moderate difficulty. The program is free and open to the public. All ages and dogs on leash welcome.
RSVP for a Family Nature Walk

Salt Marsh Open House-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2018-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join CMA Educators to learn about the Salinas de San Pedro wetlands habitat at Cabrillo Beach by using binoculars and microscopes to observe live animals. Visitors can view the birds of the marsh, learn about native plants and observe the changes in the tides.
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.

Tidepool Walk-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2018-11-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2018-11-24 14:30 - 16:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join CMA Educators on a tour of the Point Fermin tidepools! Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on a naturalist-led ramble on the rocks to see animals in their natural habitat. Outdoor clothing and sneakers advised. Young children must be accompanied by adults.
Reservations required for groups: 310-548-7562.
Fee: FREE.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Calendar

Discovery Lecture Series-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2018-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Warming oceans, melting ice, and rising seas
By Dr. Ian Fenty, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA’s measurements of Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, and ice show evidence of accelerating global warming. Increasing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere due to human activity have caused the oceans to warm and the polar ice sheets and high mountain glaciers to melt. Ocean warming, melting glaciers, and melting ice sheets are driving up global sea levels at a rate not seen since the end of the last ice age. In this presentation, I will review the evidence of ocean warming, ice melting, and global sea level rise, discuss current projections of future global sea level rise, and describe some current NASA research to study the melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Dr. Ian Fenty received his Ph.D. in Climate Physics and Chemistry from MIT in 2010 and now works at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a climate scientist. In his research Dr. Fenty collaborates with JPL oceanographers, glaciologists, and other scientists to reconstruct the circulation of Earth’s high-latitude oceans over the past two decades. In addition, Dr. Fenty is a co-investigator of NASA’s “Oceans Melting Greenland” mission.

Ports Clean Air Action Plan Meeting
2018-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Banning’s Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington, CA, 90744
Fourth Public Advisory Meeting of 2018 to be Held in Wilmington
The fourth advisory meeting of 2018 to offer information on progress of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan 2017 Update (2017 CAAP Update) is scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, in Wilmington.
Up to four CAAP stakeholder advisory meetings a year were called for as part of the 2017 CAAP Update approved by the Long Beach and Los Angeles Boards of Harbor Commissioners on November 2, 2017. Meetings were previously held in Long Beach on March 29 and September 19, and in San Pedro on June 26.
The next advisory meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 19, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Banning’s Landing, 100 E. Water Street, in Wilmington. The meeting is open to the public.
The 2017 CAAP Update contains a comprehensive strategy for accelerating progress toward a zero-emission future while protecting and strengthening the ports’ competitive position in the global economy. Since 2005, port-related air pollution emissions in San Pedro Bay have dropped 87 percent for diesel particulate matter, 58 percent for nitrogen oxides, and 97 percent for sulfur oxides. Targets for reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) from port-related sources were introduced as part of the 2017 CAAP Update. The document calls for the ports to reduce GHGs 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. The Clean Air Action Plan was originally approved in 2006.
At this advisory meeting, staff from the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach will discuss updates on the new Clean Truck Program, technology feasibility assessments and technology demonstrations, and information on regulatory developments. Public comment will be taken to receive input on CAAP implementation issues. Information on CAAP progress through the 3rd quarter of 2018 can be found online here.
For more information, go to www.cleanairactionplan.org
The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach are the two largest ports in the nation, first and second respectively, and combined are the ninth-largest port complex in the world. The two ports handle nearly 40 percent of the nation’s total containerized import traffic and 25 percent of its total exports. Trade that flows through the San Pedro Bay ports complex generates more than 3 million jobs nationwide.

1st Saturday Family Science/Storytime-White Pt Nature Preserve
2019-01-05 11:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Family Science & Storytime Featuring the PV Blue Butterfly with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at the White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, July 6th, 11am. Bring your family to experience a hands-on-science exploration of the Peninsula’s PV Blue Butterfly. Then listen as our wonderful librarian, Carla Sedlacek shares related children’s literature. Afterward explore the wildlife exhibits in the Nature Center and take a self-guided walk on the trails. Free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs welcome.

Underwater Parks Day-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-01-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us for a celebration of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)! These areas, like parks on land, protect underwater marine resources for future generations to enjoy.
To celebrate MPAs and ocean conservation, CMA is participating in Underwater Parks Day. There will be speakers, presentations, interactive activities and handouts for visitors so they can learn more about MPAs, how MPAs work, and where MPAs are located in Southern California.
Similar activities are being held the same day at partner marine science centers including Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Ocean Institute in Dana Point, Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla, SeaLife Aquarium in Carlsbad, Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Ty-Warner Sea Center in Santa Barbara and Centers for Ocean Science Education Excellence – West.
Fee: FREE.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival-Warner Grand
2019-01-13 16:00 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Wild & Scenic Film Festival started in 1983 and is now the largest film festival of its kind in the United States. W&SFF partners internationally to present “On Tour” festivals by engaging hosts who jointly raise awareness of preservation issues in nature.
The Conservancy is proud to present an exciting selection of adventurous and inspirational films about nature. With beautiful cinematography and some remarkable individuals, the passion is contagious. You will be moved, transfixed and energized to make a difference in our world.

Birds & Bees Under the Seas-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-02-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Birds & Bees Under the Seas
FRIENDS members-only
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium with dinner and a behind-the-scenes look at how sea creatures meet, mate and raise their young.
Enjoy fun learning stations, plus a special gray whale love talk by Diane Alps, a cetacean scientist.
This family-friendly event is FREE for members with a reservation. To RSVP, call (310) 548-7593 or email membership@cmaqua.org by Friday, February 8.

AltaSea Open House
2019-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 | AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Berth 58 2456 S. Signal Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Quarterly Open House
Featuring
Helena’s founder, Henry Elkus
and
Dr. Branwen Williams, Claremont College
Helena brings world-wide thought leaders together to focus on addressing issues of global importance and creating innovations that yield significant positive impact. They believe that small groups of brilliant and capable leaders can solve intractable problems. Helena’s “Factory in the Sky” Project supported the development and construction of the world’s first commercial carbon-capture factory, and its “Shield Project” catalyzed state and federal action to help protect the North American Electrical grid from threats due to solar storms and cyber-attack.
Dr. Williams’ work generates records of our past ocean and climate variability, and uses these records to understand mechanisms driving environmental changes. She is an Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences in the W.M. Keck Science Department, a science department shared at Claremont Colleges: Claremont McKenna College, Pitzer College, and Scripps College.
Attendance is free and open to the public
2456 South Signal Street, San Pedro, 90731

San Pedro Public Workshop on Construction of Clearwater Project-Peck Park
2019-02-26 18:30 | Peck Park Community Center, 560 N Western Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
The Sanitation Districts will be hosting a public workshop in San Pedro on February 26 at 6:30 pm to update the community on the upcoming construction of the Clearwater Project. The workshop will take place at Peck Park Community Center located at 560 N. Western Avenue. Please join us.

Smart Gardening Beginner Workshop-Torrance Southeast Library
2019-03-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Torrance Library, Southeast Branch, 23115 Arlington Ave., Torrance, CA, 90501
We encourage you to attend a free Smart Gardening workshop to improve your lawn/garden and reduce waste. No reservations needed. Workshops are about 1.5 hours and are held at Learning Centers, libraries, parks, and schools. Beginner Workshops introduce you to smart gardening. Advanced Workshops are for those who love to garden (schedule listed at bottom).
Purchase a backyard or worm compost bins at a discount after each workshop. A free bin will be raffled off to an attendee at workshops marked with a star. Five pomegranate trees (1-gallon) will be raffled off at workshops marked with a fruit. Visit our instructional videos for an idea of what is taught.
Torrance – March 30, 2019
Saturday, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Southeast Library
23115 S Arlington Ave

Earth Day 2019-White Point Nature Preserve
2019-04-20 09:00 - 14:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Family volunteer day with activities, composting workshop, Ranger guided work and more!

Earth Day Expo-Garden Church
2019-04-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Garden Church, 429 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Presented by Feed & Be Fed
& The Garden Church

1pm-4-m Earth Day ExpoBees, Farm Stand, Veggies, Composting Information, Vendors, Music & Activities for Kids, Plus so much more!
4pm-5pm Interfaith Worship
Join us in giving thanks to our Earth!
5pm-6pm Community Pot Luck
Bring something to share & enjoy a community meal together.

Bird L.A. Day-International Bird Rescue
2019-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | International Bird Rescue – LA Wildlife Center, 3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
You are invited to help International Bird Rescue celebrate 2019 Bird L.A. Day on May 4th at our Los Angeles Wildlife Center. We will have crafts, special presentations, a gift shop, and educational booths where you can learn more about the waterbirds that we care for and how you can take action to protect them. The event runs from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Joining us at our location in San Pedro will be our friends from Wild Birds Unlimited, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Tree Care for Birds and Other Wildlife, Ánimo Leadership Charter High School, Angels Gate Cultural Center, 5 Gyres, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, and the El Dorado Nature Center.
Starting at 11 AM, Bird Rescue will welcome our Executive Director JD Bergeron and local partners for presentations at the center. JD will share information about our programs including wildlife rehabilitation and oil spill response. Also the Marine Biology and Environmental Club from Amino High School will discuss plastic pollution’s impact on wildlife, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will share their bird focused programs including the cactus wren citizen science project.
We will also have art activities led by artists from the Angels Gate Cultural Center and a DIY activity and presentation on the Zero Waste Lifestyle with Chi Le and Maciej Lisiak.
A special wildlife watching evening sail is being offered by our friends at Lami Topsail from 5:00 – 7:30 PM with special discounts for Bird LA Day guests. Find more information and book tickets at https://www.lamitopsail.org/community-calendar/ or by calling 310-833-6055.

Family Nature Walk-White Point Nature Preserve
2019-06-15 11:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Family Nature Walk with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at the White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, June 15th, 11 am. Everyone in the family will enjoy a Naturalist guided walk through our Tongva Demonstration Garden where you’ll learn how early inhabitants used native plants for survival. Then walk through beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat with views of Catalina. For those interested in the military history of the area, continue to walk up to a WWII gun emplacement. Stay to explore the Nature Education Center. Free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs welcome. 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day-White Point Nature Preserve
2019-06-22 09:00 - 12:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, June 22nd, 9am – 12pm. Help beautify the native demonstration garden and surrounding habitat. 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, 90731. Sign up at: pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

27th Annual Seal Day Festival-Marine Mammal Care Center
2019-06-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Marine Mammal Care Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Free event includes seal viewing, food trucks, live music, arts, plus a Halloween in June twist with Trunk-or-Treating and costume contests!
If you haven’t been to Los Angeles County’s year-round sea lion hospital, Seal Day is the day that you will want to visit! Seal Day festivities will feature outdoor animal viewing, live music, food trucks, games for kids and dozens of booths from a wide range of community organizations. This year’s theme is Halloween in June, complete with professional costumed visitors, a Trunk-or-Treat experience with world famous Star Cars– vehicles from stage and screen, and a costume contest for those who come dressed for fun!
Seal Day is happening at Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 22nd.
Bring your appetite too! Some of the region’s most popular food truck eateries will be attending! Popular exhibitor booths will include Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, El Dorado Nature Center, plus many local environmental groups that will be giving lectures and demonstrations throughout the day.
Everyone is encouraged to come in costume and join in the fun! Live music performances will be happening all day (sponsored by the Parrot Head Club) plus special appearances by singer/pianist Flaviyake. Seal Day 2019 will also have hand-painted sea lion sculptures up for auction along with a chance to meet and greet with the local artists that created them for the event!
“In addition to the food, exhibitor booths and live entertainment, visitors will have the rare opportunity to view seals and sea lions as they rehabilitate from their injuries or illnesses, browse our new Mobile Visitors Center, buy souvenirs in our trendy outdoor gift shop, make donations to support our hospital work, and even learn how to become a volunteer. We rehabilitate seals and sea lions north of Zuma Beach to Seal Beach and invite everyone living within these areas to visit our sea lion hospital with their family and friends,” says Jeff Cozad, Executive Director.
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/marinemammalcareor on our website at http://www.MMCCLA.org for a schedule of events, online sculpture bidding, and up-to-the-minute news!
Festival parking, most exhibitor booths and animal viewing are free. Some exhibit experiences may be donation based to support our hospital. Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles is located at 3601 Gaffey Street in San Pedro, in historic Angels Gate Park, near the Korean Friendship Bell and Fort MacArthur. From the 110 freeway south, exit at Gaffey Street and turn left toward the ocean. In two miles turn right at 32nd Street. Follow the signs to Seal Day

Port Wildlife Impact-Plaza at Cabrillo Marina
2019-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Cabrillo Marina Community Bldg., 2965 Via Cabrillo-Marina, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Thanks to a generous donation from the Harbor Community Benefit Foundation, International Bird Rescue has conducted a study on impacts to wildlife in the Port of Los Angeles. We invite you to join us for a special presentation on our findings as well as a panel discussion with local experts.
Refreshments will be served

Family Nature Walk-White Pt Nature Preserve
2019-07-20 11:00 - 17:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Family Nature Walk with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at the White Point Nature Preserve, Saturday, July 20th, 11 am. Everyone in the family will enjoy a Naturalist guided walk through our Tongva Demonstration Garden where you’ll learn how early inhabitants used native plants for survival. Then walk through beautifully restored coastal sage scrub habitat with views of Catalina. For those interested in the military history of the area, continue to walk up to a WWII gun emplacement. Stay to explore the Nature Education Center. Free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs welcome. 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP at: www.pvplc.org, Events & Activities

Biodiversity in Our Ocean-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2020-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Biodiversity in Our Ocean — A Natural History Museum Vision
By Dean Pentcheff and Dr. Regina Wetzer, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Natural history museums: stuffed animals, dinosaurs, and dust, right? That’s not the whole story (though, truth be told, we’ve got all those, too). Natural history museums are, it turns out, drivers of exciting new developments in biodiversity science. As the world changes and populations increase, we need new ways to see how our presence on the coast affects (and can benefit from) the ocean’s biodiversity. New genetic approaches, using “environmental DNA”, promise to let us inventory our biological surroundings, including our coastal communities, with unprecedented detail and speed. Tools like these will be essential for managing development of our coast. Researchers at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County are using the coastline of Long Beach, San Pedro, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula as a testbed for these important new technologies — building new ways to view our ocean while learning more about our marine neighborhood.

Marine Mammal Care Center Open House
2020-02-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Marine Mammal Care Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Sunday 2-16-2020 is our historic “10,000th Day”, highlighted by an open house held at our safe-haven hospital in San Pedro.
Visitors from all over Los Angeles will celebrate our mission to provide medical care, food and housing for injured seals and sea lions rescued in Santa Monica Bay, Malibu, Long Beach and the Ports.
Guests can observe feeding of recovering seals and sea lions, browse exhibits in our Visitors Center, learn from demonstrations and presentations, meet local supporters, enjoy children’s activities, purchase snazzy souvenirs in our gift shop, and much more!
This is the perfect day for family and friends to bring vital “Wish List” hospital supplies to mark our 10,000th day and kick start our next 10,000 days of helping precious marine mammals get home!

Live Q&A with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant on Brown Bears
2020-04-29 12:00 | CA
On Wednesday, April 29th at 12 noon, join us for an exclusive ZOOM
Live Q&A with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. Dr. Wynn-Grant’s research on baby brown bears is highlighted in “Born Wild.”
For meeting login RSVP Here
Watch Born Wild Trailer

White Point Nature Preserve Trail to Open
2020-05-09 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
https://pvplc.org/
The City of LA will reopen White Point Nature Preserve trails also on Saturday, May 9.
Visitors must adhere to the posted signs and guidelines.
Non-compliance may result in trail closures by the City. The Nature Center will remain closed until further notice.
