December 3, 2016
We have a new, enthusiastic group joining our ranks as docents at Topanga State Park. We hope you will come join us for a walk or a stop in the Visitor Center on Sundays, January through June, and let us share our knowledge of Topanga State Park and the Santa Monica Mountains with you. The […]
November 29, 2016
Four members of our Board of Directors are pictured proudly wearing the Topanga Canyon Docents’ new volunteer uniform (from left: Doug Allan, Karin Benson, Lucinda Mittleman and Don Frampton). The acquisition of the State Park volunteer vests and caps was made possible by a generous grant from the California State Parks Foundation. Additional supplemental funds […]
November 4, 2016
MONTHLY BIRD WALKS AT TOPANGA STATE PARK THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH AT 8 A.M. Our resident birder, Topanga Canyon Docent Chris Tosdevin, has led the monthly Audubon bird hikes in Topanga for the past 15 years! He was born and raised in Yorkshire, England. He started out as a wildlife illustrator, and ultimately […]
September 6, 2016
Join the Topanga Canyon Docents for a full moon hike to the Parker Mesa on September 17th. Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and mountains. We will be meeting in the Trippet Ranch parking lot at 4:30 pm. The hike is 6.7 miles roundtrip via the East Topanga Fire Road. Be prepared with a […]
July 9, 2016
THE TOPANGA CANYON DOCENTS 2016 NATURALIST TRAINING PROGRAM AT TOPANGA STATE PARK! The Topanga Canyon Docents is an organization of volunteer docents at Topanga State Park. Each fall we offer prospective docents a training program. New docents learn about the natural and human history of the Santa Monica Mountains with a focus on plants, animals, […]
May 8, 2016
On April 9-10, the Topanga Canyon Docents hosted the 33rd annual Field Ecology Weekend. The event had a surprise guest: rain! Welcoming the rain, the participants abandoned the idea of camping and moved indoors with only a slight schedule change thanks to quick thinking by FEW coordinator, Wakako Rollinger and assistance from TCD President, Lucinda […]
March 31, 2016
Join the Topanga Canyon Docents for an interpretive walk in Topanga State Park on Sundays at 10 a.m., January through June. After the walk, be sure to stop by the Visitor Center (open Sundays, 10-3). A Topanga Canyon Docent will be there to show you the historic building which houses a natural history museum. Inside […]
March 30, 2016
The 34th Field Ecology Weekend April 29-30, 2017 Presented by the Topanga Canyon Docents @ Malibu Creek State Park Event: This is a leisure and learning weekend event in a secluded setting in the Santa Monica Mountains. We have planned a program of seminars, walks and workshops led by experts. This is an entirely an outdoor event. We […]
September 17, 2015
The Topanga Canyon Docents kicked off their annual Fall Training for new docents interested in becoming volunteers for Topanga State Park on Saturday September 12th. Stephen Bylin, the Topanga State Park Superintendent was present and explained the process for becoming a state park volunteer. Our Keynote Speaker, Christy Brigham, PhD, Chief of Planning, Science and […]
March 1, 2018
Register Now for Field Ecology Weekend!
Exciting news! REGISTRATION is now open for the Topanga Canyon Docents’ 35th Field Ecology Weekend on April 28-29 at Malibu Creek State Park. Reservations are required and must be received with your payment no later than April 21, 2018. Space is limited. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope, registration form & check to the address on […]
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