Discover insects, birds, animals, and the native plants that support them at the 2009 Winter Lecture Series at Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site. The lectures will explore the Southern California environment in a four-part series running January through April. These presentations will take place Saturdays, beginning at 10:00am. Doors open at 9:30am for light refreshments.
February 21
California Natives
Mike Evans, a longtime proponent of a more genuine and natural landscape, will discuss the nuts and bolts of getting California native plants to thrive.
March 21
The Birds of Spring
Meet the birds that fill our skies with song and flight as Tracy Drake and Ron Melin discuss migrating birds as well as year-round residents.
April 18
Animals Amongst Us
“The Nature of Wildworks” will bring the wonders of nature to the Rancho, introducing guests to some amazing birds and mammals that are native to the golden state. This program focuses on the lifestyles and habits of our local critters and the contributions, both pro and con, that wild animals make to the environment.
Reservations are required by calling Rancho Los Cerritos. General admission is $5 or $3 for museum members and full-time students. Rancho Los Cerritos is located at 4600 N. Virginia Road in the City of Long Beach. For more information, call (562) 570-1755 or visit www.rancholoscerritos.org.
