EVENTS
City Nature Challenge – Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County: The 9th annual event invites the public in Los Angeles County (and elsewhere) to observe and take photos of wild animals and plants and fungi, April 26-29 (“Wild means not captive or cultivated. Try not to take pictures of captive animals in zoos or aquaria and cultivated plants in your garden or at a nursery,” the Natural History Museum points out on its how-to-participate page). Upload observations and photos on the free, mobile app iNaturalist. The City Nature Challenge suggests: “Find wildlife. It can be any wild plant, animal, fungi, slime mold, or any other evidence of life (scat, fur, tracks, shells, carcasses) found in your neighborhood, home, backyard, or even through your windows.” Scientists will identify and sort the public’s information April 30-May 5 and the results will be announced on May 6, 2024. Frequently asked questions: www.citynaturechallenge.org/faq. Check the list of participating cities (and some counties) on the link (if your city/county isn’t listed see how to join the project wherever you will be during the 2024 challenge dates): www.citynaturechallenge.org/participating-cities. Information on the world-wide event: citynaturechallenge.org. Details from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: nhm.org/city-nature-challenge
Southern California Garden Club Flower Show: The club’s 57th flower show, with this year’s theme “Nature’s Forces,” includes floral designs, educational exhibits, a plant market, horticulture specimens, bake sale and a white elephant sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 27. This is an educational and fundraising event for the club. Free admission. Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. www.southerncaliforniagardenclub.com
Chatsworth Nature Preserve Earth Day Open House: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power presents the open house that opens with a Native American blessing ceremony, followed…
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