1971, 6:01 a.m. - Sylmar/San Fernando Earthquake centered in Iron Canyon/Sand Canyon [ WATCH FILM]
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Monday, Dec 30, 2024
Join the city of Santa Clarita each month for guided Community Hikes led by city staff at different trailheads and parks. These hikes are the perfect way to stay healthy, connect with nature and even make new friends while exploring the 13,000 acres of open space in Santa Clarita.
To make each hike even...
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Monday, Nov 20, 2023
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center is hosting its annual Holiday Craft Fair Dec. 2 and Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (both days) at the Nature Center, located at 19152 Placerita Canyon Road in Newhall.
Create and decorate your own holiday wreaths, centerpieces and ornaments using a large assortment...
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Monday, Sep 18, 2023
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The Placerita Canyon Nature Center will host Music & Movie Under the Oaks on Saturday, Sept. 23, with gates opening at 6 p.m.
The Nature Center’s Acorn Amphitheater is located at 19152 Placerita Canyon Road in Newhall.
Music will be provided by Bill and Jeff...
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Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo will host a community hike in partnership with the Sierra Club. The hike will be held Saturday, June 17, at the Placerita Nature Center.
The event aims to foster community engagement, prompt environmental awareness, and celebrate the natural beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains.
The...
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Thursday, Mar 23, 2023
Officials at Placerita Canyon State Park and Nature Center have closed the popular Canyon Trail, one of the park’s longest trails, indefinitely due to damage from recent storms.
Other trails, including the Ecology Trail, Heritage Trail and the Hillside Trail remain open. The nearby Waterfall Trail...
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Friday, Feb 3, 2023
One of my favorite aspects of the Fifth District is how many beautiful outdoor areas we have to enjoy.
Through the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, residents can learn about plants and animals close to home.
This week, we celebrated the opening of the brand new Placerita Canyon...
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Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023
The Santa Clarita Artists Association Plein Air Monthly Meet-Up will be held Friday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m. to noon at the Placerita Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, CA 91321.
The event is open to the public. Bring what you need to draw or paint and enjoy the inspiration of nature.
Meet...
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Friday, Aug 5, 2022
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation invites residents to better connect with the more than 550 miles of beautiful public trails across the county.
Trails play a vital role in encouraging and facilitating outdoor recreation that contributes to health and wellbeing, providing unparalleled...
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Friday, Aug 13, 2021
Santa Clarita Valley residents have more opportunities to get out in nature, as some of the Placerita Canyon Nature Center’s most popular programs make a return, including its twilight hike on Saturday, Aug. 14.
Ranger Frank Hoffman, head ranger and park supervisor at the center, and two other Placerita...
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Friday, Jul 3, 2020
Los Angeles County regional parks and natural areas, which include William S. Hart Park, Placerita Nature Center and Vasquez Rocks, will now be closed Mondays and Tuesdays, effective July 6, according to officials.
The reduced hours follow staff reductions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hours of operation...
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