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MANY IMPROVEMENTS TAKING PLACE AT<br />
Placerita Canyon Natural<br />
Area and Nature Center<br />
19152 Placerita Canyon Road<br />
Newhall, CA 91321<br />
(661) 259-7721<br />
(661) 254-1426 Fax<br />
www.placerita.org<br />
Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset<br />
Nature Center Hours: Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br />
The Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center is home to<br />
one of the best hikes in Santa Clarita and historic landmarks like the<br />
“Oak of the Golden Dream,” where the first discovery of gold in<br />
1842 was found and the historic Walker Cabin, built by pioneer<br />
Frank Walker in 1920.<br />
Many renovations are currently taking place at Placerita Canyon!<br />
Refurbishments of the Nature Center include a new roof, siding,<br />
restrooms, ADA-accessible restrooms, and a new heating, ventiliation,<br />
and air-conditioning system. There will also be construction that<br />
includes rebuilding the bridge, a new water line installed to deliver<br />
potable water to the camping area, and a new roof will be installed<br />
on the historic Walker Cabin.<br />
The renovations are expected to be complete by the end of 2008.<br />
Recreational and nature programs and walks will not be affected by<br />
the renovations and continue as scheduled.<br />
These improvements will help to preserve and enhance the park<br />
and conserve a natural wonder that brings enjoyment, recreation,<br />
and education to all ages.<br />
The Nature Center museum contains exhibits and displays of the<br />
natural history of Southern California, and there is a small collection<br />
of live animals on exhibit, including owls, hawks, snakes, a skunk,<br />
lizards, turtles, tortoises, and tarantulas to name a few. Maps,<br />
brochures, programs, schedules and other valuable information<br />
can be found on the website.<br />
RECREATION AND NATURE<br />
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS<br />
Animal Presentation All ages<br />
Saturdays 1:00 p.m.<br />
Bird Walk All Ages<br />
2nd Saturday of each month 9:00 a.m.<br />
(weather permitting)<br />
Family Nature Walk All ages<br />
Saturdays 11:00 a.m.<br />
Junior Ranger Program<br />
Campfire Program<br />
Community Hiking Club<br />
Visit www.placerita.org for all current schedules.<br />
volunteer opportunities:<br />
Placerita Canyon Nature Center has a very active<br />
volunteer program. If you are interested, please<br />
join us for our monthly volunteer orientation held<br />
the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. For<br />
further information, call the park or email<br />
info@placerita.org.<br />
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