| This 36 Acre park was
generously contributed to the City of Rolling Hills Estates by Robert
and Roland Stein, Sandra Stein Haveson and Arthur Hale Sr. in Memory
of David N. Stein, Francis H. Stein and Marie D. Hale.
The Stein/Hale Nature
Trail was dedicated in May 1993.
The Nature Center
was opened in June 1996.
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In Spring
1997 the trail was improved by the addition of an entrance Kiosk
and a drinking fountain, two viewing decks, a tracking station several
interpretive signs along the trail and increased parking.
The Nature Center
and the Stein/Hale Nature Trail comprise the George F Canyon Nature
Park and Preserve. This refuge of wilderness is one of the most
pristine and beautiful of the many canyons on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Visitors can walk or ride horseback along the nature trail through
Willow-Riparian and Coastal Sage Scrub habitats.
The purpose of the
Nature Center is to provide educational and recreational programs
which will invite the community to enjoy and learn more about the
natural beauty and wildlife of George F Canyon.
The Nature Center
has been designed to accommodate a variety of changing exhibits
and programs so that our community is offered a fresh look at the
canyon with every visit.
Exhibits will focus
on themes such as butterflies, birds of the canyon, insects, plant
habitats, animals and wildflowers.
Programs
- Self-guided nature
walks
- Naturalist led
nature walks
- Children's discovery
area
- Changing exhibits
- Birthday parties
- Science workshops
- Summer programs
- Lecture series
Tours: Educational
walking tours with docent guides are available any day of the week
for a nominal fee. Groups are welcome. Reservations are required at
least three weeks in advance.
Phone: 310-547-0862
Monthly, guided Nature
Walks are held on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00
AM and 1:00 PM.
A $3 donation is requested. |