When we were a smaller organization, the parties at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center used to be catered affairs. The food was pleasant, not too warm but expensive. It was always difficult and time consuming to set up, and I remember a certain holiday dinner where the caterer could not find our location...

Megan Smith This young lady comes to volunteer at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center, one of the few places where she volunteers while also handling a heavy load as a full-time student. She studies Biological and Physical sciences at College of the Canyons. Megan Smith volunteers at the feline conservation...

The following docents and volunteers at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center were recognized April 28 for their years of service:   5 year badge – Class of 2007 Candace Arney Linda Ioerger Paula Parr   10 year badge – Class of 2001 Pamela Koch   15 year badge – Class of...

Pam Koch, after completing the LASD Mud Run in Castaic Pam Koch has been named Volunteer of the Year for 2012 by the Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates. It is the organization’s highest honor. There is no way for me to recall all of the activities and projects Pam has undertaken because...

The days are getting warmer, and the rattlesnakes are being seen in our valley. The climate and the food supply are adequate, so they are here to stay. Rattlesnakes are feared – but by learning a few facts about them, you should be able to respect them and even appreciate them for the wonderful...

Ron Kraus The PCNCA’s own Ron Kraus was chosen by the County of Los Angeles to represent the docent organizations from the different nature centers. He will be our go-between during meetings to explain the docent points of view when the County is making decisions regarding the Nature Centers. They...