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Placerita Canyon Nature Center Hosts Open House

Over the weekend, Placerita Canyon Nature Center held its annual open house, giving guests a chance to learn more about the local wildlife in our Santa Clarita Valley. On Saturday, the Placerita Canyon Nature Center held its annual open house, where guests could bring lunch and participate in different activities like hiking, animal encounter, and gold panning..  “This is our ...

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Family Fun Outdoor Activities In Santa Clarita

Vasquez Rocks Hikes

Located just a few miles north of Los Angeles, tucked in between the Angeles and Los Padres forests, Santa Clarita is one of the most charming spots in California. It’s a gem of a city, with a wonderful climate and gorgeous landscapes, making it a great destination for families who love the outdoors. From mountain trails and shady forests to ...

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Placerita Canyon Nature Center In Newhall Celebrates Plant Regrowth After Years Of Fire Damage

Placerita Canyon Nature Center Newhall

The Santa Clarita Placerita Canyon Nature Center has endured much fire damage over the years and has highlighted the regrowth of their previously burnt vegetation and the continuation of their nature center. The Placerita Canyon Nature Center in Newhall is open to the public and proud to continue educating the Santa Clarita community on the appreciation of nature amidst years ...

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Santa Clarita Wildlife Expert Offers Advice For Coyote Coexistence

After a video surfaced in January of a coyote climbing into the backyard of a Valencia home and attacking two dogs, local wildlife officials are encouraging residents to be aware of the potential threats posed by the predators of Santa Clarita’s natural ecosystem, and how to live in harmony with them. “Coyotes have a very important function in the environment: ...

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Santa Clarita Nature Expert Offers Tips For Enjoying ‘Super Bloom’ Of Poppies (VIDEO)

As the natural phenomenon of poppies known as the “Super Bloom” continues to draw visitors from across California, Placerita Canyon Nature Center officials are offering tips on how to enjoy the super bloom respectfully, and when to expect poppy blooms in Santa Clarita. While poppies are beginning to bloom in certain parts of the valley, including Towsley Canyon, many Californians ...

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Placerita Canyon Nature Center Awaits Funding For Habitat Restoration Project

Placerita Canyon State Park

The Placerita Canyon Nature Center in Newhall is set to receive approval for funding of a habitat restoration project from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors during Tuesday’s meeting. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The total project cost is estimated to be $500,000, which includes construction, consulting services, and a ...

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In History: Placerita Canyon Celebrates 176th Anniversary Of ‘The Oak Of The Golden Dream’

For the last two centuries, March 9 has marked the day of the first documented discovery of gold, not only in Placerita Canyon, but in California as a whole. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. On this day, 176 years ago, Francisco Lopez unintentionally discovered a valuable metal that would catalyze one ...

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Placerita Canyon Nature Center – 2018 Home and Garden Vendor

Placerita Canyon Nature Center, 2018 Home and Garden Show Vendor, Home and Garden Show, KHTS Home and Garden Show

Come cherish being unified with nature and visit the Placerita Canyon Nature Center. The Placerita Canyon Nature Center is located in Santa Clarita and is a great spot for people in Los Angeles County to have a day with the family. In 1842, there was a gold discovery in Placerita Canyon known as the Oak of the Golden Dream which ...

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Placerita Nature Center Hosts Holiday Craft Fair

The Placerita Nature Center invited the public to make various holiday ornaments, and explore the various exhibits at their center during their annual Holiday Craft Fair. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Attendees at the Saturday event made ornaments such as wreaths, candles, and centerpieces, in a room that usually exhibits displays ...

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