LA County Library Receives Funding from Edison International for Nature Exploration Program Series
By Sentinel News Service
Published May 8, 2021
Engaging Live Programs Will Be Offered Virtually, with Nature Exploration Bags Available to Borrow at Select Libraries This Summer
LA County Library has received a $20,000 grant from Edison International to develop a new virtual Nature Exploration series about the wonders of our natural world from what we can discover in our own backyards, to what we can learn from scientists and environmental studies professionals.
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With the summer months approaching, LA County Library will launch its Nature Exploration Programs, a series of live virtual events on Webex, in May; they’ll run throughout the summer. From gardening basics to nature-related career paths, tweens and teens can stay connected to nature virtually with exploratory content offerings. Many programs feature partner presenters like the Natural History Museum of L
Moms who are wild at heart or don’t want to miss their 10,000 steps might crave a Mother’s Day hike. Think about a picnic along a scenic hiking trail that’s easy for the whole family. It’s a great way to spend outdoors time with Mom and a good last-minute option if you’re stumped on what to do. Early morning or dusk may be the best times to beat the crowds.
The picnic part is up to you: Choose from our list of the right sandwiches for 22 SoCal hikes, or make your own fancy fixings. These hikes come with spectacular views, perfect places to stop and linger.
Thursday, 06 May 2021, 07:34 Milla Taljaard (8) shows her iNaturalist App to Felicia Oraai, a security official at the entrance to the Garden Route Botanical Garden, for a free pass last Sunday. Gallery
GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - Nature lovers had the opportunity to explore their surroundings over the weekend and document species of plants and animals via the iNaturalist phone application.
Participants in the 2021 Garden Route City Nature Challenge had four days, from 29 April till 3 May, to upload species with their smartphones.
In George the Garden Route Botanical Garden offered free entrance to visitors who presented their smartphones with the iNaturalist App at the entrance. Those who used this opportunity did so with enthusiasm and took some great pictures of a variety of species.
L.A. County Library has received a $20,000 grant from Edison International to develop a new virtual Nature Exploration series about the wonders of our natural world from what we can discover in our own backyards, to what we can learn from scientists and environmental studies professionals.
With the summer months approaching, L.A. County Library will launch its Nature Exploration Programs, a series of live virtual events on Webex, in May; they’ll run throughout the summer. From gardening basics to nature-related career paths, tweens and teens can stay connected to nature virtually with exploratory content offerings. Many programs feature partner presenters like the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.