626 Golden Streets: “Modeled after the thousands of other open streets or CicLAvia events that have been organized around the world and across the United States, 626 Golden Streets will temporarily open stretches of roadway from South Pasadena to Azusa for people to walk, jog, skate, bike and more. Organizers are excited to bring this concept to 7 San Gabriel Valley cities for the first time.”
When: Sunday March 5, 2017
Where: Check out the route here

The Great LA River CleanUp: The Friends of the Los Angeles River have opened up registration for what is the largest urban river cleanup in America. FoLAR is aiming to break the records again this year with the most volunteers ever, looking for Angelenos to help clean up sections all along the Los Angeles River (no doubt in need of clean up this spring after all the rain). Note: To participate you must register and turn in a completed waiver at the CleanUp.
When: April 15, 22, 29; 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Where: Various locations across the river listed here

Julia Morgan Legacy Event – Co-produced by the Santa Monica Conservancy and the Association for Women in Architecture + Design: “Join the Santa Monica Conservancy and the Association for Women in Architecture + Design in a special commemoration of architect Julia Morgan, California’s first woman architect. Noted for her collaboration with William Randolph Hearst to create Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Morgan left a legacy of more than 700 projects in her nearly five decades of practice. Posthumously awarded the AIA’s highest honor, a Gold Medal, her brilliant and pioneering work has only recently won public recognition.”
When: Sunday, March 5, 2017; 11am – 2pm
Where: Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Cherry Blossom Festival at Descanso Gardens: The La Cañada Flintridge botanical garden’s most popular festival returns with two weekends of live music, origami, good food and beautiful blooms throughout the garden. Activities free with admission unless otherwise noted.
When: March 4, 2017; 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Welcome to Malibu Creek State Park Hike: “Join a docent for a walk along the creek and through a wooded valley. Learn about the area’s animals, plants, early inhabitants and movies filmed in the park. Meet near the bathrooms in the lower / main parking lot at 10 am. Length: 2 hours. Come and bring your family and friends! Docents, trainees and visitors welcome.”
When: February 26, 2017; 10am
Where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011