Bird Watching
Weekend Roundup: January 10 - 11
January 08, 2009
It's the middle of winter, such as it is in Southern California. One of my favorite things about living here is that we can enjoy the outdoors year-round. O n Saturday, join a naturalist for a bird walk at the Colorado Lagoon . Admission is $3.00. On Sunday, visit the Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center in Torrance for "Many Lands, Many Stories". At this free event, children can Read more...
10 Things to Do in Long Beach Before Your Child Grows Up
October 20, 2008
When I was a new mother, the days seemed to stretch into infinity. But as I think about kindergarten next year, I have been feeling a little wistful about the end of this part of our lives. Here are some pleasures to savor with your kids before they grow up: Pet a shark at the Aquarium of the Pacific touch tank. Walk along 2 nd Street in Belmont Shore , then sit and eat at an Read more...
Room to Run
October 17, 2008
When I was a kid, I spent a lot of time playing outside in the woods. We gathered sticks and poked at anthills, dug for fossils and climbed trees. Our mouths were stained with blackberry juice, and we broke out in rashes from poison ivy. I sometimes wish my daughter had the same freedom to roam and explore, minus the poison ivy of course. When I want to give Bella a little taste of Read more...
Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!
October 07, 2008
Okay, there aren' t really any lions, tigers, or bears in Long Beach, but there are plenty of other critters to see, and not just squirrels and pigeons. One of my favorite spots to see the local wildlife in Long Beach is the Colorado Lagoon . The Lagoon is a hangout for pelicans, egrets, and even the occasional great blue heron, not to mention garden-variety ducks and geese. In the summer from Read more...
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Our Urban Jungle
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Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun
A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories
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Science & Nature Sites
The Most Fun in Life Is Free!
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