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Host: Janice Murray
Every Monday, Janice Murray hosts the Non-Profit Spotlight Show from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Janice sits down with Santa Clarita non-profits and discusses upcoming events and what the nonprofits main mission is and how they are involved in and throughout Santa Clarita
Placerita Canyon Nature Center – January 4, 2016
On the first episode of 2016, Janice welcomes the three gentlemen behind the scenes of Placerita Canyon Nature Center to discuss the massive renovations (thanks to $3 million in donations), as well as the new exhibits and happenings (such as a new, flourishing bee hive with the Queen hailing from Hawaii).
Additionally, every Saturday the Park puts on an hour-long nature walk, and every other Saturday a bird watching “bird walk” is held.
“The primary function of the Nature Center is education – to educate people about the environment in which we live in the Santa Clarita Valley.”
“Our little skunk, Bridgitte, is a Love Bucket.”
Taken from Placerita.org
“Placerita is an east-west running canyon featuring cool, shaded oak groves, a willow and sycamore-lined seasonal stream and numerous other interesting plant and animal communities.
The historic ‘Oak of the Golden Dream’ is the site of California’s original gold discovery in 1842. Another landmark is the Walker Cabin , built by Frank Walker in 1920 for his family.
A network of self-guiding nature, history and hiking trails radiates out into the park from the Center, with longer hikes leading to a seasonal waterfall and to the top of the Santa Clarita Divide. Picnicking is available near the Nature Center.
The park encompasses oak woodland, chaparral, and riparian plant communities on the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains southeast of the City of Santa Clarita. The park not only serves to conserve a slice of the wild environment but also endeavors to educate the public on the value of undisturbed flora and fauna through wild animal presentations, nature hikes, and self-guided educational trails.”
Come on out to Placerita Canyon Nature Center, and learn about the great nature and wildlife in our valley!
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