Parks, Recreation and Marine

El Dorado Nature Center Fall 2026 Special Events

7550 E. Spring St.
562) 570-1745 

2026 CALIFORNIA COASTAL CLEAN UP DAY 
Take an active role in keeping our coastline clean and healthy. Cleanups will take place at beaches throughout the city. For more information and group registration, call 562.570.1745. Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-noon. 

CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SALE 
Enhance your garden, patio or balcony while increasing habitat for wildlife! Select from hundreds of beautiful and beneficial California native plants. Taking place Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, Nov. 5-24, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or while supplies last. 

TELLABRATION 
Celebrate the power and wisdom of storytelling from the Long Beach Storytellers. Saturday, Nov. 21, 6-8 p.m. Ages: 12 & up. $5 per person. 

MORNING BIRD WALKPre-registration is required by calling 562.570.1745. Whether you’re a new birder or want to sharpen your skills, join volunteers and staff for this morning walk through the Nature Center. Sundays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, and Nov. 15, 8-10 a.m. Free program, parking $8.

HOWL-O-WEEN FESTIVAL 
Join us for a hare-raising good time as you trick-or-treat your way along the trails. Visit our animal education village or bounce yourself silly in the Opossum Patch. There will be storytelling and face painting, food trucks and crafts. Parking is free and a $5 per person donation at the gate supports Friends of El Dorado Nature Center. Dress as your favorite creature and come mingle with ours. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2-6 p.m. (last trail entry at 5 p.m.).