Animal Identification and Nature Journaling-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2026-01-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join CMA education staff as we learn how to identify common marine animals. Practice tips and techniques for nature journaling with animals we find. All materials provided, including an upcycled/recycled nature journal that you can keep; you are welcome to bring your own materials if you prefer (pencils, colored pencils, watercolor paints and brushes). Meet in the lower courtyard; participants are welcome to join anytime throughout the experience.
Free and open to all ages; registration is not required.

Tidepool Walks-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2026-01-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-31 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-14 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-02-15 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-28 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Pack a snack and join a walk guided by CMA Educators while they interpret the various habitats of the Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park. Starting in the Aquarium courtyard, visit the native garden, salt marsh, beaches and tidepools. Along the walk, examine fossils, native plants, beach wrack and other interesting finds.
Free and open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations requested for groups of 15 or more.

Echinoderm Appreciation Week-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2026-01-18 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Stop by CMA during Echinoderm Appreciation Week and learn more about these amazing marine animals. Learn about their
important role in California’s coastal ecosystem, how they eat and other fascinating echinoderm facts!
Free and open to all ages; registration is not required.

Native Plant Sales-WhitePt Nature Preserve
2026-01-24 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!

Native Garden Tour Experience-WhitePt Nature Preserve
2026-01-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-28 11:00 - 11:30 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Come tour the White Point Native Plant Garden and learn about how to grow and care for native plants. Meet at White Point Nature Education Center
Monthly every 4th Saturday.

Outdoor Volunteer Day-WhitePt Nature Preserve
2026-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
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Time
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Help care for the gardens at White Point Nature Preserve by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more!
Sign up at Volunteer Hub

Salt Marsh Open House-Cabrillo Beach
2026-01-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
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.

AltaSea Open House
2026-01-31 10:00 - 13:00 | AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Berth 58 2456 S. Signal Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us for AltaSea’s first Open House of 2026, centered on the power of recycling and ocean stewardship through the ReUp Campaign. This special edition will feature Ryan Harris, surfboard shaper and sustainability innovator, who is transforming trash collected from the ocean into functional surfboard fins for boards he upcycles.
Learn how Ryan’s hands-on approach turns waste he encounters while surfing into high-performance surf components—demonstrating how recycling and creative reuse can directly protect our ocean playground. This event highlights practical solutions, circular design, and the role individuals and communities can play in reducing marine debris.
Whether you’re an ocean advocate, student, educator, or curious about recycling innovation, this open house offers an inspiring look at trash reimagined.
Ryan Harris grew up in Oregon where surfing required dedication fueled by passion. When he moved to Southern California, he fell in love with the sacred craft of board shaping, a natural extension of his artistic background. While working in a traditional poly glass shop, he met Rey Banatao from Entropy Bio Resins. Rey opened Ryan’s eyes to greener methods of making surfboards. Within a year Ryan was one of the leaders of green board building.
In early 2018 Ry launched the Zero Waste Initiative, another industry first. Just like the Surfboard Industry the Zero Waste system is constantly evolving and he looks forward to the growing list of upcycled sustainable products we can make in it.
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1st Wednesday Bird Walk-WhitePt Nature Preserve
2026-02-04 09:00, 2026-03-04 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.

ArtLab: Science & Art Workshops
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Marine Mammal Care Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join the Marine Mammal Education Team and an Artist-Teacher from Angels Gate Cultural Center for a science lesson and art project.
Venue:
Marine Mammal Care Center
Location:
3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro. More info
Link:
https://angelsgateart.org/calendar/artlab/
Join the Marine Mammal Education Team and an Artist-Teacher from Angels Gate Cultural Center for a science lesson and art project.
All supplies will be provided and all ages are welcome!
ArtLab takes place in-person at the Marine Mammal Care Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Masks preferred, not required.
The Science Workshop begins promptly at 1pm, followed by a tour of the Marine Animal Care Center and an art project. The event will begin promptly at 1pm.
Please be sure to be at the Marine Mammal Care Center by that time.
Questions? Do you have any needs or accommodations that will make this event more accessible for you? Please, email gloria@angelsgateart.org
[Register two weeks before on Eventbrite]
Upcoming ArtLab: Science & Art Workshops!
2026-01-03
2026-02-07
2026-03-07
2026-04-04
2026-05-02
2026-06-06
2026-07-04
2026-08-01
2026-09-05
2026-10-03

Walk Cabrillo-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Pack a snack and join a walk guided by CMA Educators while they interpret the various habitats of the Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park. Starting in the Aquarium courtyard, visit the native garden, salt marsh, beach and tidepools. Along the walk, examine fossils, native plants, beach wrack and other interesting finds.
Free and open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations requested tor groups of 15 or more.

Native Garden Restoration-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2026-02-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join CMA’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.

Guided Nature Walk-WhitePt Nature Preserve
2026-02-21 10:30 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
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.

Public Fish Dissection-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2026-02-21 13:15 | CA
Get a closer look at the outside and inside of a fish. Join us as we investigate the anatomy of a fish through a dissection demonstration.
Two sessions are conducted and start at 1:15pm and 2:15pm.
Free and open to all ages; registration is not required.

Native Garden Tour-White Point Nature Preserve
2026-02-28 11:00 - 11:30 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Come tour the White Point Native Plant Garden and learn about how to grow and care for native plants. Meet at White Point Nature Education Center located at 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro . Monthly every 4th Saturday.
