Free hikes and events in the local mountains this weekend and beyond

It's fall, a terrific time to explore the outdoors. If you still need a reason to get off the couch, check out these free events and hikes in the local mountains sponsored by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy:

8 a.m. Saturday, Morning Bird Hike
Take a good gander at migrating birds who will be heading south for winter. Ed Davis Park in Towley Canyon, 24255 The Old Road, Newhall. Call (310) 858-7272 ext. 115 or e-mail Lisa Ann Carrillo.

11 a.m. Saturday, Quake Safe Walk
Take a moderate walk and examine earthquake faults. Franklin Canyon Park, 2600 Franklin Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills. Call (310) 858-7272 ext. 132 or e-mail Angi Orton.

7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Chautauqua Series
Learn about exotic frogs, snakes and other creatures with Ian Recchio, curator of reptiles and amphibians for the Los Angeles Zoo. Temescal Gateway Park, 15601 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. Call (310) 858-7272 ext. 115 or e-mail Lisa Ann Carrillo.

7 p.m. Nov. 21, Trail to the Stars
No, not Beverly Hills. This is a star-gazing op at Upper Las Virgenes Open Space that's billed as a moderate half-mile hike. Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve, North of the 101 Freeway and west of Valley Circle, Calabasas. Call (310) 858-7272 ext. 115 or e-mail Lisa Ann Carrillo.

For a complete list of events, go to LAMountains.com.

-- Mary Forgione

Photo: Ian Recchio

Comments

[Jon K.]

Mary,

Do you know what kind of lizard that photo is of? It's quite beautiful.