Upcoming Events

Sat Jan 10 9:00am–1:00pm

Training - ISHB Beetle Field Trip for Middle & High School

Part 1: At Tapia Day Use to learn more about Beetle from biologist 
Part 2: At Maintrailhead, learning how to lead this field trip: Before the training, please complete this learning module (it should take about 40 minutes and is free. You will have to make an account): https://campus.extension.org/enrol/index.php?id=1704
RSVP to Allison - allison.frye@parks.ca.gov

Sat Jan 24 10:00am–12:30pm

Welcome Walk

Wed Feb 04 9:00am–2:00pm

Alana Rattan: Oak Tree Community Science Field Trip

Field Trip Type: Community Science Field Trip
Leaders Needed: 9 Leaders Needed / As many sweeps as possible
*Need to be trained to provide this pilot program
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:30am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What is your school name?: John Adams Middle School
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 7th
Number of students attending?: 87

Thu Feb 05 9:00am–2:00pm

Alana Rattan: Oak Community Science Field Trip

Field Trip Type: Community Science Field Trip
Leaders Needed: 6 Leaders Needed / As many sweeps as possible
*Need to be trained to provide this pilot program
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:30am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What is your school name?: John Adams Middle School
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 7th
Number of students attending?: 57

Sat Feb 07 8:30am–10:00am

Bird Walk with Kerry Perkins at King Gillette Ranch

Thu Feb 12 9:00am–2:00pm

Jon Mortensen: Nature Walk

Field Trip Type: Nature Walk 
Leaders Needed: 5 Leaders Needed / At least 1 sweep needed
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:45am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
If in California, what is your school district?: Hueneme Elementary
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 4th, 5th
Number of students attending? 52
What are your students learning that relates to this program topic? Ecosystems, CA History

Sun Feb 15 10:00am–12:30pm

Welcome Walk

Thu Feb 19 5:00pm–8:00pm

City of Calabasas Environmental Forum Presentation

MCD are making a presentation and hosting an exhibitor table at the City of Calabasas Environmental Forum.

City of Calabasas Environmental Forum

Wed Feb 25 9:00am–2:00pm

Madeleine Flores: Nature Walk

Field Trip Type: Nature Walk
Leaders Needed: 6 Leaders Needed / At least 1 sweep needed
Expected Bus Arrival: 10:00am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What is your school name?: Gledhill Elementary School
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 3rd
Number of students attending?: 62

Thu Feb 26 9:00am–2:00pm

Shannon Charrette: Oak Woodland

Field Trip Type: Ann Skager
Leaders Needed: 4 Leaders Needed / 1 Sweeps Needed
School Name: Libertas College Prep
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:30am
Expected Bus Departure: 12:30pm
What grade level(s) will be attending this program? 4th
Number of students attending? 26
What are your students learning that relates to this program topic? California History, Native peoples

Thu Mar 05 9:00am–2:00pm

Erine Zabounian: Oak Woodland Experience (Stations)

Field Trip Type: Station Field Trip on Ann Skager Trail
Leaders Needed: 8 Leaders Needed / At least 1 sweep needed
Expected Bus Arrival: 10:00am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What is your school name?: Plummer Elementary
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 4th
Number of students attending?: 90

Sat Mar 07 8:30am–10:00am

Bird Walk with Kerry Perkins at King Gillette Ranch

Wed Mar 11 9:00am–2:00pm

Elise Vansleve: Nature Walk

Field Trip Type: Nature Walk
Leaders Needed: 7 Leaders Needed / At least 1 sweep needed
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:30am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What is your school name?: Strathern Elementary School
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 4th
Number of students attending? 69
What are your students learning that relates to this program topic? California history

Thu Mar 12 9:00am–2:00pm

Samantha Guillen: Nature Walk

Field Trip Type: Nature Walk
Leaders Needed: 6 Leaders Needed / at least 1 Sweep Needed
What is your school name?: Bassett Street Elementary
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:30am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 5th
Number of students attending? 60
What are your students learning that relates to this program topic? Native American culture and traditions

Sat Mar 14 10:00am–12:00pm

Docent Meeting

Wed Mar 18 9:00am–2:00pm

Samantha Guillen: Nature Walk

Field Trip Type: Nature Walk
Leaders Needed: 5 Leaders Needed / at least 1 Sweeps Needed
What is your school name?: Bassett Street Elementary
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:30am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 5th
Number of students attending?: 50
What are your students learning that relates to this program topic? Native American culture and traditions

Sat Mar 21 10:00am–12:30pm

Welcome Walk

Wed Mar 25 9:00am–2:00pm

Alicia Reyes: Community Science Field Trip

Field Trip Type: Community Science Field Trip
Leaders Needed: 4 Leaders Needed / At least 1 sweep needed
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:45am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What is your school name?: Daniel Webster MS
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 8th
Number of students attending?: 44
What are your students learning that relates to this program topic? environmental impact and habitat restoration awareness

Thu Mar 26 9:00am–2:00pm

Carmen Soria: Nature Walk

Field Trip Type: Nature Walk
Leaders Needed: 5 Leaders Needed / At least 1 sweep needed
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:45am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
If in California, what is your school district?: Hueneme Elementary
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 4th
Number of students attending? 50
What are your students learning that relates to this program topic? Ecosystems, CA History

Sat Apr 04 8:30am–10:00am

Bird Walk with Kerry Perkins at King Gillette Ranch

Sat Apr 04 10:00am–12:30pm

Welcome Walk

Thu Apr 09 9:00am–2:00pm

Liberty Logan: Nature Walk

Field Trip Type: Nature Walk
Leaders Needed: 5 Leaders Needed / At least 1 sweep needed
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:30am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What is your school name?: Sumac L-STEM Elementary
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 4th
Number of students attending?: 47
What are your students learning that relates to this program topic? California History, Life Science

Wed Apr 15 9:00am–2:00pm

Yenni Luna: Nature Walk

Field Trip Type: Nature Walk
Leaders Needed: 3 Leaders Needed / At least 1 sweep needed
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:30am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What is your school name?: Rio Real Elementary
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 2nd
Number of students attending?: 30
What are your students learning that relates to this program topic? animal adaptations, erosion, weathering

Thu Apr 16 9:00am–2:00pm

Kathryn Scarborough: Community Science Field Trip

Field Trip Type: Community Science Field Trip
Leaders Needed: 5 Leaders Needed / At least 1 sweep needed
*Need to be trained on this pilot program
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:00am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What is your school name?: Wildwood School
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 8th
Number of students attending?: 55

Sat Apr 18 12:00pm–5:00pm

2026 City of Calabasas Earth Day Event

Wed Apr 22 9:00am–2:00pm

Coco Morimoto: Oak Woodland Experience

Field Trip Type: Station Field Trip on Ann Skager Trail
Leaders Needed: 4 Leaders Needed / At least 1 sweep needed
Expected Bus Arrival: 10:00am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What is your school name?: Beachy Avenue Elementary
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 4th
Number of students attending?: 55
*We are two fourth grade classes (about 44 students), and one special education class for students with autism. Many students from the Special Education class with have 1-on-1 aides.

Wed Apr 29 9:00am–2:00pm

Beth Medina: Oak Woodland Experience

Field Trip Type: Station Field Trip on Ann Skager Trail
Leaders Needed: 6 Leaders Needed / At least 1 sweep needed
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:30am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What is your school name?: Campus Canyon
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 4th
Number of students attending? 68

Thu Apr 30 9:00am–2:00pm

Isela Morales: Nature Walk

Field Trip Type: Nature Walk 
What is your school name?: Multicultural Learning Center
Leaders Needed: 5 Leaders Needed / At least 1 sweep needed
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:30am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 4th
Number of students attending?: 48
What are your students learning that relates to this program topic? different adaptations plants and animals have to survive and thrive in their environment.

Sat May 02 8:30am–10:00am

Bird Walk with Kerry Perkins at King Gillette Ranch

Thu May 14 9:00am–2:00pm

Jumi Conway: Oak Woodland Experience (Stations)

Field Trip Type: Nature Walk / Station Field Trip on Ann Skager Trail /
Leaders Needed: 8 Leaders Needed / 8 Sweeps Needed
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:45am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:15pm
What is your school name?: Horace Mann School
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 3rd
Number of students attending?: 100
*Focus on plants for nature walk & indigenous connection

Sat May 16 10:00am–12:00pm

Docent Meeting

Sun May 17 7:30am–7:00pm

Topanga Fiddle & Banjo Festival

Held at King Gillette Ranch 

Wed May 20 9:00am–2:00pm

Maria Mauricio: Nature Walk

Name: Maria Mauricio
Phone: +18054853117

Field Trip Type: Nature Walk
Leaders Needed: 3 Leaders Needed 
Expected Bus Arrival: 9:45am
Expected Bus Departure: 1:00pm
What is your school name?: Rio Real School
What grade level(s) will be attending this program?: 2nd
Number of students attending? (10 or more students preferred): 28

What are your students learning that relates to this program topic? We like to make our programs relevant.: Animal diversity, Habitats

Sat May 23 10:00am–12:30pm

Welcome Walk

Sat Jun 06 8:30am–10:00am

Bird Walk with Kerry Perkins at King Gillette Ranch

Sun Jun 21 10:00am–12:30pm

Welcome Walk

Sat Jul 04 8:30am–10:00am

Bird Walk with Kerry Perkins at King Gillette Ranch

Sat Aug 01 8:30am–10:00am

Bird Walk with Kerry Perkins at King Gillette Ranch

Sat Sep 05 8:30am–10:00am

Bird Walk with Kerry Perkins at King Gillette Ranch

Sat Sep 19 10:00am–12:00pm

Docent Meeting

Sat Oct 03 8:30am–10:00am

Bird Walk with Kerry Perkins at King Gillette Ranch

Sat Oct 03 10:00am–12:30pm

Welcome Walk

Sat Nov 07 8:30am–10:00am

Bird Walk with Kerry Perkins at King Gillette Ranch

Sat Nov 14 10:00am–12:00pm

Docent Meeting

Sun Nov 15 10:00am–12:30pm

Welcome Walk

Sat Dec 05 8:30am–10:00am

Bird Walk with Kerry Perkins at King Gillette Ranch

Sat Dec 12 10:00am–12:00pm

Welcome Walk

Sat Dec 12 10:00am–12:30pm

Welcome Walk

Sat Jan 02 2027 8:30am–10:00am

Bird Walk with Kerry Perkins at King Gillette Ranch