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YACHT CLUB OPENING DAYS, MARCH 15 - 16, 2008

HARBOR KAYAKING, OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, 2008

SURF KAYAKING, OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, 2008

BIRDWATCHING, FREE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, 2008

HAZARDOUS AND E-WASTE ROUNDUP, MARCH 1, 2008

GRAY WHALE MIGRATION, 2008

BALLONA WETLANDS FREE NATURE TOURS, 2008

MYSTERIES EN BROCHETTE, 2008

YACHT CLUB OPENING DAYS, MARCH 15 - 16, 2008
The yacht clubs of Marina del Rey will be celebrating the
opening of the yacht racing season in March. Flags will be flying for
the ceremonies, and for the reception afterwards. Contact the clubs for
their schedule of events during the weekend.

California Yacht Club:
http://www.calyachtclub.com/

Del Rey Yacht Club:
http://www.dryc.org/

Marina Venice Yacht Club:
http://www.mvyc.org/

Pacific Mariners Yacht Club:
http://www.pmyc.org/

Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club:
http://www.smwyc.org/

South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club:
http://www.sccyc.org/

HARBOR KAYAKING, OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, 2008
11:30am - 1:45pm, Meet at Boathouse, 13640 Mindanao Way, park at Lot #4 for $5.
Session includes kayaking instruction and water safety; View more information
Reservations required 310-305-9587, $25 for ages 10-18, $30 for age 19 or older
Activity is primarily for adults and children over 10, all children must be accompanied by adult
Bring water, hat, snack, sunscreen, change of clothes

SURF KAYAKING, OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, 2008
8:00am - 11:00am, Meet at Boathouse, 13640 Mindanao Way, park at Lot #4 for $5.
Reservations required 310-305-9587, $25 for ages 10-18, $30 for age 19 or older
Must be recommended by a lifeguard or pass swim test
Will include kayaking in Marina del Rey and out to North Jetty to surf the waves;
View more information

BIRDWATCHING, FREE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, 2008
4pm, meet at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way,
Reservations required: 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

HAZARDOUS AND E-WASTE ROUNDUP, MARCH 1, 2008
Dock 52 parking lot, Fiji Way, Marina del Rey
Dispose of household hazardous waste and E-waste the right way.
View more information

GRAY WHALE MIGRATION

Animation of whale swimming

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)

BALLONA WETLANDS FREE INTERPRETIVE NATURE TOURS, 2008
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, 2008
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