Long Beach\u2019s Office of Climate Action and Sustainability will host its fifth annual Family Days in Nature spring event series beginning next month.<\/p>\n
These free events invite children, families and community members to learn about the city\u2019s native habitat preservation through nature activities and community education, according to a press release.<\/p>\n
The spring event series includes the Monarch Day of Action, which will take place from 9 a.m. to noon March 14, and the City Nature Challenge from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25. Both events will take place at Willow Springs Park, 2745 Orange Ave.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese events have been a unique and engaging way for community members to participate hands-on in taking care of our local flora and fauna,\u201d Mayor Rex Richardson said in a statement. \u201cPeople will also have the opportunity to learn about other ways they can get involved with local Long Beach organizations that are preserving and protecting our native ecosystems.\u201d<\/p>\n
During Monarch Day of Action, attendees can plant Narrowleaf Milkweed and other native plants to support pollinator populations, learn more about monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, and support native habitat restoration, officials said.<\/p>\n
The March 14 event will feature music, crafts, restoration and planting activities, and opportunities to engage with local community organizations that will share sustainability offerings. Those interested in attending can learn more and register at lbcity.info\/monarch<\/a>.<\/p>\n City Nature Challenge<\/a> is an annual international event organized by the Natural Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences to record wildlife population data in urban areas. During the challenge, people across the globe are encouraged to identify and contribute images of local plants, animals and fungi to share with other community scientists, according to a press release.<\/p>\n April\u2019s event will offer attendees an opportunity to contribute to community building and gain knowledge about some of Long Beach\u2019s biological richness, officials said. This year\u2019s event will feature guided walks, a scavenger hunt and activities with local partners. Those interested in attending can learn more and register at lbcity.info\/cnc<\/a>.<\/p>\n