International Migratory Bird Day Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds, Habitats, and People. Join us, as we not only celebrate our feathered friends, but the places so many call home. May 10; 10am – 3pm. Rollin Down the River May is National Bike Month. Join us on an Eco-friendly tour of the San Gabriel River. We'll view the birds, learn about the history of the land and explore other ways to live a more healthy sustainable life. Program will culminate with a river cleanup. Bring your bikes and a light snack. May 10; 10am – Noon. Liars, Thieves and Chocolate - An Evening of Storytelling Come delight both your stomach and your mind! Local storytellers will bedazzle you with stories of chocolate delicacies. Ages 12 and up, Saturday, June 7 7:30pm ; $5 donation.

Poetry Day Some of the greatest poets in the world, such as Robert Frost, drew inspiration from nature. Join us at the Nature Center for a day of creation, as we celebrate nature through poetry. June 14; 10am – 2pm. Reptile Show - Free family fun. Sleek and smooth, or bumpy and rough, you'll see all kinds of snakes, lizards and amphibians. Sponsored by Southern California Herpetology Society. June 29; 10am - 3pm. Children's Day Remember the times before TV and video games? Join us at the Nature Center for an adventure in imagination. Bring the family and rediscover the freedom of playing in nature as you look for bugs, build a fort or just simply lie in the grass and look at the sky. The only restriction is you. July 12; 10am – 2pm. Discovery Day Ever wonder what living under the logs, or hiding in the mud of the stream? Come dig, dip and delve into the mysteries hidden at the Nature Center. August 23; 10am – 2pm.

2008 International Coastal Cleanup Join citizens from around the world to clean up our beaches and wetlands. Cleanup will take place at beaches throughout the city. For more info, and group registration, call 570-1749. Saturday, Sept. 20; 9am - Noon. Cultural Rhythms Celebrate summer at the Nature Center every third Wednesday with music from our rich and diverse community. June 18 we'll mark June-tenth with a celebration of black culture. July 16 will reflect the music of the Celts. Aug. 20 will give us an opportunity to share Cambodian traditions and Sept. 17 will bring a celebration of Mexican Independence Day. Bring low chairs or blankets and an earth-friendly picnic dinner. Gates open at 6:30pm; concert from 7 - 8pm.