WHAT:
Annually, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) co-hosts an Open House at the Chatsworth Nature Preserve in partnership with the Santa Susana Mountain Park Association, Sky Valley Volunteers and the Herp Connection.
This family-friendly event held at the City of Los Angeles’ only nature preserve will feature a traditional Native American Blessing, guided nature hikes, live animal exhibits, community resource fair, storytelling, music, face painting and food trucks. LADWP will also have a recruiting booth, an electric safety booth, and an informational booth where attendees can learn more about how they can conserve water and receive free giveaways.
WHEN:
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10:00AM to 2:00PM
WHERE:
Chatsworth Nature Preserve entrance at Valley Circle Boulevard (from Plummer Street and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, entrance is approximately 1 mile west of Topanga Canyon Blvd), Chatsworth, CA 91311
SPEAKERS:
Anselmo Collins, LADWP Senior Assistant General Manager – Water System
Dennis Garcia, Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
Nurit Katz, Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners
John Luker, Sky Valley Volunteers
VISUALS:
Community members participating in guided nature hikes and enjoying the local flora and fauna and 100+ year old oak trees amidst the beauty of the Chatsworth Nature Preserve and vernal pool. The preserve is a regional draw for migratory and native bird species. There will also be a Traditional Native American Blessing at the event start, as well as live animal exhibits, storytelling, and face painting.
CONTACT:
LADWP |Christina Holland | christina.holland@ladwp.com | 213-804-5518
LADWP |Terinn Holman | TerinnEliece.Holman@ladwp.com | 213-948-6389
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