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1769 - Portolá party sets out from San Diego; first Europeans to "discover" Santa Clarita Valley 3½ weeks later [story]
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The Science Talks Series at College of the Canyons will offer a Garden Walk at the Canyon Country Campus on Friday, April 26 at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Attend this refreshing and eductional walk around the campus to enjoy:

— Bird watching/spotting with binoculars (included)

— Identify the many plants and trees on campus

— Plant something special for Spring

College Of the Canyons, Canyon Country Campus, Lot 3

Meet near steps of Quad 1

17200 Sierra Highway,

Santa Clarita, CA 91351

Garden walk

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