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The mission of South Coast Botanic Garden is to serve the community by providing a unique horticultural and wildlife habitat experience, and to represent a model of excellence for land reclamation and sustainability.
The South Coast Botanic Garden delivers education, programs and events offering layered experiences of surprise, adventure, beauty and serenity through color, texture, sound and light. .

ADVANCE PURCHASE IS REQUIRED FOR GARDEN ENTRY. THE GARDEN IS OPEN 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM (LAST ENTRANCE ALLOWED AT 4:30 PM) DAILY.

Local aviation history comes alive on First Sundays. Our Chain of Hangars is open for you to explore from 10:00am until 2:00pm. (Except when cancelled for rain.) And it‘s all free! Don‘t forget to pick up a free map from our home museum hangar and start your tour. You are free to visit the hangars in any order you wish, either by walking the airport, or catching the tram.

Monthly Board Meeting via Zoom

Monthly Meeting at the Sierra Hills Clubhouse

Daily Horseback Rides – 2 hour, half day and full day rides. Pack Trips - All the family members ride guided by one of our crew. The wranglers pack up and move the camp, your very own cook prepares the meals. No shopping for food, packing up the food, or cooking! Bring your sleeping bag and personal items - we supply the rest - including the tent. We offer scheduled Parent/Child Trail Rides, too. You can enjoy time with your child/niece/nephew/grandchild. This is a great 3-day vacation. Our crew does the cooking and cleaning you enjoy lots of fresh air, riding, fishing and open space. Annual Owens Valley Horse Drives - Join us in herding horses and mules between our winter range in the Owens Valley and our Pack Station in the High Sierra. Since 1968, the first time we took guests, the Horse Drives have been the most exciting four days of the year. You do not have to be an expert rider but should have some time in the saddle. We have mounts to suit your ability.

Daily Horseback Rides – 2 hour, half day and full day rides. Pack Trips - All the family members ride guided by one of our crew. The wranglers pack up and move the camp, your very own cook prepares the meals. No shopping for food, packing up the food, or cooking! Bring your sleeping bag and personal items - we supply the rest - including the tent. We offer scheduled Parent/Child Trail Rides, too. You can enjoy time with your child/niece/nephew/grandchild. This is a great 3-day vacation. Our crew does the cooking and cleaning you enjoy lots of fresh air, riding, fishing and open space. Annual Owens Valley Horse Drives - Join us in herding horses and mules between our winter range in the Owens Valley and our Pack Station in the High Sierra. Since 1968, the first time we took guests, the Horse Drives have been the most exciting four days of the year. You do not have to be an expert rider but should have some time in the saddle. We have mounts to suit your ability.

Daily Horseback Rides – 2 hour, half day and full day rides. Pack Trips - All the family members ride guided by one of our crew. The wranglers pack up and move the camp, your very own cook prepares the meals. No shopping for food, packing up the food, or cooking! Bring your sleeping bag and personal items - we supply the rest - including the tent. We offer scheduled Parent/Child Trail Rides, too. You can enjoy time with your child/niece/nephew/grandchild. This is a great 3-day vacation. Our crew does the cooking and cleaning you enjoy lots of fresh air, riding, fishing and open space. Annual Owens Valley Horse Drives - Join us in herding horses and mules between our winter range in the Owens Valley and our Pack Station in the High Sierra. Since 1968, the first time we took guests, the Horse Drives have been the most exciting four days of the year. You do not have to be an expert rider but should have some time in the saddle. We have mounts to suit your ability.

Daily Horseback Rides – 2 hour, half day and full day rides. Pack Trips - All the family members ride guided by one of our crew. The wranglers pack up and move the camp, your very own cook prepares the meals. No shopping for food, packing up the food, or cooking! Bring your sleeping bag and personal items - we supply the rest - including the tent. We offer scheduled Parent/Child Trail Rides, too. You can enjoy time with your child/niece/nephew/grandchild. This is a great 3-day vacation. Our crew does the cooking and cleaning you enjoy lots of fresh air, riding, fishing and open space. Annual Owens Valley Horse Drives - Join us in herding horses and mules between our winter range in the Owens Valley and our Pack Station in the High Sierra. Since 1968, the first time we took guests, the Horse Drives have been the most exciting four days of the year. You do not have to be an expert rider but should have some time in the saddle. We have mounts to suit your ability.

Daily Horseback Rides – 2 hour, half day and full day rides. Pack Trips - All the family members ride guided by one of our crew. The wranglers pack up and move the camp, your very own cook prepares the meals. No shopping for food, packing up the food, or cooking! Bring your sleeping bag and personal items - we supply the rest - including the tent. We offer scheduled Parent/Child Trail Rides, too. You can enjoy time with your child/niece/nephew/grandchild. This is a great 3-day vacation. Our crew does the cooking and cleaning you enjoy lots of fresh air, riding, fishing and open space. Annual Owens Valley Horse Drives - Join us in herding horses and mules between our winter range in the Owens Valley and our Pack Station in the High Sierra. Since 1968, the first time we took guests, the Horse Drives have been the most exciting four days of the year. You do not have to be an expert rider but should have some time in the saddle. We have mounts to suit your ability.

Admission is free on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are required for non-members due to the pandemic.

The South Coast Botanic Garden is located on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula, located 10 miles south of the Los Angeles Airport in California. Conveniently located to many South Bay communities, this 87-acre Botanic Garden has more than 2,500 different species of plants from as far away as Australia, the Mediterranean, and southern Africa.

The Garden is situated in Sunset’s Zone 23, one of the most favored growing areas in the world. About 100 trees and shrubs are rare mature specimens, infrequently seen elsewhere. The wide variety of plant life provides food and shelter to an abundant wildlife and bird population, and over 200 species of birds are sighted annually.

Admission is free on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are required for non-members due to the pandemic and are limited. Descanso Gardens is an urban retreat of year-round natural beauty, internationally renowned botanical collections and spectacular seasonal horticultural displays. In 1953, Descanso founder E. Manchester Boddy preserved these 150 acres of gardens, woodlands and chaparral for future generations to experience the natural heritage and beauty of Southern California.

Bodie Ghost Walks 2022
Three Extraordinary Nights (June 25, July 30, September3) in Bodie,
three tours each night to choose from!
Tickets go on sale March 15 for members, March 30 for non members.

Please see website for details.

Welcome to American Photography Open 2022, celebrating the best pictures submitted by world-wide photo enthusiasts taken with any device. For over 30 years American Photography has been holding a juried competition primarily for professional photographers. The AP38 Annual book, featuring the winners, and the launch event in New York in November continued in 2021. But with the proliferation of so much great photography taken by everyone we are entering our fifth year of offering a competition for photo enthusiasts at all levels.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS AUGUST 31, 2022