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April Happenings 2026

Celebrate Earth Month in Claremont Canyon with our nature events and stewardship opportunities! The Garber Park Stewards are gearing up for Earth Day and will host a Native Habitat Restoration event on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9am-12pm (Sign Up Here).

RSVP to our Nature Events :
Herpetology walk in Garber Park - Sunday, April 19, from 10am-12pm - RSVP to save your spot (only 20 spots available).
Woodpecker Walk led by Jeff Martin - Sunday, April 26 from 7:30am-11:30am - RSVP Here (only eight spots available).
Spring Bird Walk led by Erica Rutherford and John Colbert - Saturday, May 2nd from 7:30am-10:30am we will host a - RSVP here (only 15 spots available).

June Happenings 2025

A pair of colorful snakes were discovered underneath a pile of plant debris on last month's volunteer day in Garber Park. At our spring bird walk, around 30 species were identified by bird enthusiasts and birders. Send us an email to sign up for a future walk.

March Happenings 2025

The release of Cal Fire’s 2025 wildfire risk maps this past week has created confusion rather than clarity. Here are a few steps we can take in the meantime. Our volunteers continue their work to decrease the density of invasive, hazardous plants to help lower ladder fuels in the park. Join one of our upcoming volunteer days in the Upper Canyon and in Garber Park.