Monthly Native Garden Restoration-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2024-12-14 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Monthly Native Garden Restoration
Saturday, January 13, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Education Team in cleaning up the native garden every second Saturday of the month. Monthly garden maintenance is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and learn about native plants, all while helping out! Meet at the native garden behind the aquarium.
Free and open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations requested for groups of 15 or more. Student service credit available.

Salt Marsh Open House
2025-01-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Salt Marsh Open House
Visit Cabrillo Beach’s own wetland habitat, Salinas de San Pedro, and discover the plants and animals that call it home! Using binoculars, magnifying glasses and other tools, CMA Educators and volunteers will help you observe and explore this habitat. Or simply sit back, watch the tide change and listen to the birds and other wildlife.
Free and open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations requested for groups of 15 or more.

Nature Walk-White Pt Nature Preserve
2025-01-18 10:30, 2025-02-15 10:30, 2025-03-15 10:30, 2025-04-19 10:30, 2025-05-17 10:30, 2025-06-21 10:30, 2025-07-19 10:30, 2025-08-16 10:30 and 1 more date | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve
10:30 3rd Sat of the month
Naturalists will guide you along a trail to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat with amazing views across to the ocean. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Park in the lot at the dead-end of 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Reservations not required.
Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve
Event Categories:
Activities for Families, Guided Nature Walks
White Point Nature Preserve
1600 W. Paseo Del Mar
San Pedro, CA 90731

MLK Jr Day of Service-White Point Nature Preserve
2025-01-20 09:00 - 12:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
MLK Jr Day of Service: White Point Nature Preserve
Join us for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at the White Point Nature Preserve! You will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more! Your efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy!
White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. Enter the free parking lot from Western Avenue as it turns into Paseo del Mar. White Point Nature Preserve is located at the end of the road on the left-hand side. Free parking is available. Please meet at the picnic tables west of the parking lot here.
We encourage you to arrive early. The check-in desk will be open starting at 8:30 AM
Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and be sure to bring drinking water. Sun protection and long pants are recommended.
Please note that in order to participate all volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign and complete their waiver online or bring the printed copy to the event. Volunteers under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
If you cannot make it to the event, please unconfirm your reservation through our Volunteer Hub site. If you have any questions please contact our Volunteer Program Manager, Lynn Rotunno at: lrotunno@pvplc.org or call (310) 541-7613 x215.

Whale Fiesta-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2025-02-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Whale Fiesta-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Join us for tons of fun as we celebrate the migration of the Pacific gray whale and the beginning of the whale watch season! It’s a family day filled with activities and exhibits for all – games, arts and crafts, puppet shows, expert guest lecturers and festive music. Merriments include music, life sized inflatable whales and the famous Duct Tape Whale Contest.
Free and open to all ages; registration is not required.

AltaSea Open House
2025-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for AltaSea Open House: Urban Renewable Energy Summit and Conference, April 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM.
Register soon because space is limited.
We hope you’re able to join us!
Hosted by AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles and the Minority Renewable Energy Project of California (“MREP”}, this community summit will bring together business leaders, clean energy experts, and urban Angelenos to explore the impact of climate change, the urgency of energy resiliency, and the vital role of diverse leadership as LA County begins to heal and rebuild from the devastating effects of the recent California wildfire.
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:30?AM
AltaSea Open House: Urban Renewable Energy Summit and Conference
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles
RSVP

Native Plant Sales-White Pt. Nature Center
2025-03-22 10:30 - 12:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Monthly Plant Sales are Back! Come to our nature centers during our sales to learn more about growing local native plants and purchase some for your garden!

AltaSea Open House-Berth 60
2025-04-12 10:00 | AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Berth 58 2456 S. Signal Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Let’s get together
We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for AltaSea Open House: Urban Renewable Energy Summit and Conference
Register soon because space is limited.
We hope you’re able to join us!
Hosted by AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles and the Minority Renewable Energy Project of California (“MREP”}, this community summit will bring together business leaders, clean energy experts, and urban Angelenos to explore the impact of climate change, the urgency of energy resiliency, and the vital role of diverse leadership as LA County begins to heal and rebuild from the devastating effects of the recent California wildfire.
AltaSea Open House: Urban Renewable Energy Summit and Conference
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles
RSVP

Native Plant Sale-White Pt. Nature Preserve
2025-04-26 10:30 - 12:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States

1st Wednesday Bird Walk-White Point Nature Preserve
2025-05-07 09:00, 2025-06-04 09:00, 2025-07-02 09:00, 2025-08-06 09:00, 2025-09-03 09:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join expert Bob Shanman meeting in front of White Point Nature Education Center for a free bird walk with an experienced naturalist, binoculars provided. 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731

LA Bird Rescue Open House-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2025-05-10 12:00 - 16:00 | International Bird Rescue – LA Wildlife Center, 3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Welcome to the 2025 Los Angeles Wildlife Center OPEN HOUSE at International Bird Rescue! This is your chance to see the Brown Pelicans that have come into care as we address the current 2025 Brown Pelican Crisis.
This year, our Open House is part of Urban Birds 2025, a partnership with Angels Gate Cultural Center and Synchromy Music to celebrate the intersection of art and science in wildlife conservation. This unique festival will offer visitors a seamless experience of engaging performances, hands-on workshops, and informative talks.
The Open House portion of the festival will showcase our work saving the birds we love. Catch a glimpse of birds in care, meet our dedicated staff, learn from education stations and informative talks, and connect with community partners.
VIEWING STATION
See our outdoor bird care facility and learn about the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured and orphaned aquatic birds, including the specialized care they receive from our expert team.
EDUCATION STATIONS
We’ll have education stations detailing different types of bird diets, teaching us about marine debris, and a bird-making craft table for the kids.
ENGAGING TALKS
Join our Bird Rescue clinic staff for enlightening talks on rescue, rehabilitation, conservation, and how you can make a difference!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We’ll be proudly hosting our local community partners, to teach us about conservation and of course, birds birds birds!
The arts-focused portion of the festival will feature live performances, music, and hands-on arts activities designed to explore the center through a processing performance. An immersive, multi-act work explores humanity’s relationship with birds, petroleum, and ecological crisis through art, music, and movement. It will feature dynamic compositions and performances inspired by the natural world, offering a truly interdisciplinary experience that will resonate with both art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. To learn more and register for Angel’s Gate Cultural Center and Synchromy’s art-centered portion of Urban Birds 2025, click HERE.

Meet the Grunion-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2025-05-14 20:00, 2025-05-28 21:00, 2025-06-13 20:00, 2025-06-27 20:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Meet the Grunion
Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium during our annual Meet the Grunion. Hatch your own fish, watch a movie and join us for the grunion run!
Each grunion event includes:
Entry to Aquarium | Short film on Grunion | Hatching Experience | Beach-side Staff-led Observation of Grunion
Please make sure to confirm the date and time of the event selected.

Endangered Species Day-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2025-05-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us as we observe this day with educational opportunities to learn about our local Southern California endangered species. Stop by the Aquatic Nursery where you can see live, endangered white abalone.
Free and open to all ages; registration is not required.

Monthly Native Plant Sale-White Pt Nature Preserve
2025-05-24 10:30 - 12:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Monthly In-Person Plant Sales:
4th Saturdays at White Point Nature Education Center
Purchase Online for Pickup:
Plants grown in our Native Plant Nursery are available online for purchase on our shop. Orders will be picked up at our office.
A follow-up email will be sent to you confirming the pick-up date and instructions. Please check your spam or white list for an email from info@pvplc.org.
https://pvplc.org/native-plants-shop/

ABC Solar’s 25th Anniversary & Grand Opening at AltaSea
2025-06-21 15:00 - 20:00 | AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Berth 58 2456 S. Signal Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
ABC Solar’s 25th Anniversary & Grand Opening at AltaSea
Come celebrate 25 years of clean energy innovation with ABC Solar at our brand new Solar R&D Lab at AltaSea in San Pedro!
We’re throwing a party on the longest day of the year — and you’re on the guest list.
Enjoy:
Ocean tech & underwater drone demos
Hydrogen-powered sushi bar
Solar innovation displays
Music, fun, and family-friendly vibes
A chance to win a surfboard by Ry, made from recycled materials!
Location: AltaSea at Berth 58
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM to Sunset (8:07 PM)
Suggested Donation: $20
Parking: $10 (on-site)
All proceeds benefit LA Future Projects Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit converting diesel boats to EV technology through job training and market development.
RSVP now to reserve your spot and enter the surfboard giveaway!
