City of Long Beach Office of Climate Action and Sustainability to Host Fifth Annual Family Days in Nature Spring Event Series
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach is gearing up for its Fifth Annual Family Days in Nature spring event series, hosted by the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability. These free events will take place at Willow Springs Park and aim to increase engagement and curiosity around native habitat preservation through nature activities and community education.

The first event in the series, Monarch Day of Action, will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities such as planting Narrowleaf Milkweed and other native plants to support pollinator populations. They can also learn more about monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, as well as support native habitat restoration. The event will feature music, crafts, restoration and planting activities, and opportunities to engage with local community organizations that share sustainability offerings. Mayor Rex Richardson expressed his excitement for the event, stating that it is a unique and engaging way for community members to get involved in taking care of local flora and fauna.

The second event in the series is the City Nature Challenge on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This annual international event challenges over 100,000 people in cities across the world to exercise their community scientist skills by documenting local flora and fauna using the iNaturalist app. This year's challenge at Willow Springs Park will feature guided walks, a scavenger hunt, and activities with local partners. The City Nature Challenge is a collaboration between the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and California Academy of Sciences, with the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability partnering for its fifth year.

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Both events offer attendees an opportunity to contribute to community building while gaining knowledge about Long Beach's biological richness. Last year's events saw over 300 visitors who planted 150 native plants and recorded 104 nature observations.

Fifth District Councilwoman Megan Kerr expressed her enthusiasm for the events, stating that Willow Springs Park is abundant with diverse native species and rich history. She believes that Monarch Day of Action and City Nature Challenge are the perfect opportunities to explore the park and its offerings to the fullest.

These events also serve as a chance for attendees to explore the restored wetland habitat at Willow Springs Park, which was approved as an official park space by the Long Beach City Council in December 2024. To learn more about these events, future events, and about the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability's programs, visit longbeach.gov/sustainability. Don't miss out on these exciting opportunities to engage with nature and support local habitat preservation!

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