GRAY WHALE MIGRATION, 2008

BIRDWATCHING, FREE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, 2008

BALLONA WETLANDS FREE NATURE TOURS, 2008

MYSTERIES EN BROCHETTE INTERACTIVE DINNER SHOW, 2008

GRAY WHALE MIGRATION

Gray whales migrate south along the California coast from January through March. The whales migrate from the cold arctic waters to the warm waters of Mexico, where the calves are born. Whales can often be seen (with binoculars) from a high point along the coast. To see the whales up close, a boat trip with trained guides can be a memorable experience.

For more information about whales and their migration:

American Cetacean Society

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (Cabrillo Beach)

Santa Monica Pier Aquarium (Santa Monica Pier)

Whale-watching from Marina del Rey:
Marina del Rey Sportfishing (310-822-3625)
Betty-O (310-600-3069)
Golden West Charters (310-823-3838)

BIRDWATCHING, FREE BURTON CHACE PARK OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, 2008
Meet at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Reservations 310-628-2135
Two-hour bird watching walk including Ballona Wetlands; View more information
Walk is for adults and older children (all children must be accompanied by an adult)
No children in strollers or requiring car seats
Bring water, snack, binoculars, comfortable footwear, hat, sunscreen

BALLONA WETLANDS FREE INTERPRETIVE NATURE TOURS
Directions, tour locations, parking, tour availability call 310-306-5994
(reservations required for 8 persons or more)
or visit www.ballonafriends.org

DAILY - stroll along a path to view wildlife, including egrets and herons
West side of Lincoln Blvd., south of Jefferson Blvd.

Ballona Wetlands Freshwater Marsh Interpretive Nature Tour (2nd and 4th Saturdays)
Tour freshwater marsh and see birds and native plants, 10am - 11am.

Ballona Wetlands Salt Marsh and Dunes Interpretive Nature Tour (2nd Sunday)
1pm - 3pm, park at Gordon's Market, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey
Explore nature's wonders on a wetlands salt marsh and dunes guided tour

Ballona Dunes Restoration Parties (4th Saturday)
9am - 12pm, park at Gordon's Market, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey
Help restore LA County's last coastal wetland and learn about wetland ecology

MYSTERIES EN BROCHETTE
NEW LOCATION: Marina del Rey Hotel, 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey
Musical Mystery Dinner Theatre. Shows include "Hollywood's Fatal Premiere",
"Sock Hop Reunion", "Who Killed the Radio Show", "Deadly Disco Cruise".
Reservations 310-399-1507, View website