CDFW September 2024 Calendar

The following is courtesy of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife:

September 2024 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar
All calendar items are subject to change.

Wildlife areas, ecological reserves and other properties may be closed due to wildfires or storm damage. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to check for closures before leaving on any recreational trip. 

Various Days — Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Access Permit Application Deadlines for Multiple Hunting Opportunities. Wild pig, deer, bear, turkey, dove and quail hunts are available through the SHARE program. A $14.61 non-refundable application fee (plus handling fees) is charged for each hunt choice. For more information, visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/share. 

Various Days — Bat Talk and Walk Events, Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, 45211 County Road 32B, Davis (95618). Did you know that colonies of migratory bats live under the Yolo Causeway during the summer? Join Yolo Basin Foundation for a summertime Bat Talk and Walk event and learn all about these amazing and beneficial mammals. Following a presentation on bat natural history, the group will carpool out to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area for a brief tour of the wetlands and rice fields before watching the “flyout” of the largest urban colony of Mexican free-tailed bats in California. The bats emerge in long ribbons as they head out to hunt for insects for the night. For more information and to register, visit www.yolobasin.org/battalkandwalks.

Various Days — Discover the Flyway Docent Training, Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, 45211 Country Road 32B, Davis (95618). Join us this fall! Become a Discover the Flyway docent with Yolo Basin Foundation and provide outdoor learning opportunities for K-12th grade students. Help teachers and students from local schools connect to nature, learn about science and protect wetlands through field trips to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. For those who enjoy spending time outdoors with young people and appreciate being part of a community of volunteers, this is a wonderful opportunity. No experience in education or science is necessary. The 2024 docent training sessions will take place outdoors at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters. For more information, visit www.yolobasin.org/volunteer. 

Various Days — General Bear Season Opening in Select Deer Zones. General black bear season will open concurrently with the general deer hunting season in deer zones A, B, C, D, X8, X9A, X9B, X10 and X12 and extend through Dec. 29. Please note these deer zones have varying opening season dates. For those portions of zones X1, X2, X3a, X4, X6a, X6b, X7a and X7b open to bear hunting, the general bear season begins on Oct. 12 and extends through Dec. 29. CDFW shall close the season earlier if 1,700 bears have been reported taken. The bag and possession limit for either archery or general season is one adult bear per hunting license year. Cubs and females accompanied by cubs may not be taken. For more information and daily updates on reported bear harvest, visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/bear. A weekly bear harvest update is also available by calling toll-free (888) 277-6398.

Weekends — Guided Hikes at Elkhorn Slough Reserve, 10 and 11 a.m., 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville (95076). Volunteers lead walks highlighting the natural history of the Elkhorn Slough every Saturday and Sunday. Tours fill on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the tour. Groups of six or more should call ahead at 831- 728-2822 to reserve a tour. For more information, visit elkhornslough.org/visit/calendar.

1­ — Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Spotted Dove and Ringed Turtle Dove Early Season Opens (extending through Sept. 15). For more information on upland game bird seasons and limits, visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/upland-game-birds.

1 — Salt Marsh and Dunes Tour at Ballona Reserve, 10 a.m. to noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Explore the wonder of nature in the middle of urban Los Angeles! Friends of Ballona Wetlands docents will lead participants through the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve while explaining its history and ecology. Enjoy the unique native plants on the journey through different habitats. Participants might even meet some of the local wildlife. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/9/1/2024-saltmarsh-tour.

1 — City of Davis Wetlands Tour, 3 to 5 p.m., 45400 County Road 28H, Woodland (95776). The Davis Wetlands is a managed, native California wetland ecosystem that includes oak riparian woodlands and native grasslands. The group will caravan along the hard-packed gravel roads of the auto tour route. Several stops will be made along the way providing guests with a closer look at the many species of birds that utilize the more than 400 acres of reconstructed wetlands. For more information and to register, visit www.yolobasin.org/wetlands-tours.

6 — Community Habitat Restoration, 3 to 5 p.m., 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Let’s roll up sleeves and help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore the last coastal wetlands in Los Angeles. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. Clearing out invasive vegetation gives slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2024/7/6/friday-habitat-restoration.

7-15 — California Biodiversity Day Celebrations. California Biodiversity Day takes place on Sept. 7 of each year, marking the anniversary of the launch of the California Biodiversity Initiative in 2018. This yearly event celebrates the state’s exceptional biodiversity, while also encouraging actions to protect it. CDFW and partner organizations are hosting nearly 200 activities statewide throughout the week of Sept. 7-15. For a list of events and volunteer opportunities, please visit the California Biodiversity Day website. One easy way to get involved is to join the 2024 California Biodiversity Week Challenge on iNaturalist. Find and document 30 wild species in California and submit photos and observations on the platform anytime Sept. 7-15. Tag your adventures and follow along on social media at #CABiodiversityDay. For more information, contact californiabiodiversityday@wildlife.ca.gov.

7-15 — iNaturalist Bioblitz on the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley (95948). Come celebrate Biodiversity Week! Add wildlife area observations from Sept. 7-15 by taking a picture and entering the observation into the iNaturalist website or app. The software will help identify plants and animals you may not know. By cataloguing the incredible biodiversity on this property, your observations may be added to the scientific species list for Gray Lodge on iNaturalist. This self-paced event can be a fun outdoor challenge between friends or a leisurely outing. Visit the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Biodiversity Week iNaturalist web page to learn more.

7 — Birding at Bushy Lake for California Biodiversity Day, 6:30 to 10 a.m., American River Parkway, Sacramento. Join Sacramento Audubon Society for a walk at Bushy Lake to document the biodiversity at this restoration site using both eBird and iNaturalist. The area is thriving with riparian vegetation, creating new habitat for many wildlife species. For more information and to register, visit www.sacramentoaudubon.org/calendar/field-trip-biodiversity-day-2024.

7 —  Cienega Springs Ecological Reserve Biodiversity Event, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., 612 E Telegraph Road, Fillmore (93015). Cienega Springs will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for a self-paced walk through the reserve. Staff and volunteers will help direct visitors to local nature and how to document it as part of the 30 species biodiversity challenge for California Biodiversity Day. Attendees can visit the local hatchery as well (open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Learn more on the California Biodiversity Day website.

7 —  Cienega Springs Ecological Reserve Garden Restoration Event, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., 612 E Telegraph Road, Fillmore (93015). Join Cienega Springs for a restoration event. The event will begin with an orientation and then continue to an invasive species plant removal effort. There will be time for breaks, Q&A and opportunities to document the wild nature of the reserve and contribute to the California Biodiversity Day’s 30 species biodiversity challenge on iNaturalist. Learn more on the California Biodiversity Day website.

7 — Nature Tour and Bioblitz at Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael (95608). Discover the nature along the American River and contribute to a community biodiversity-blitz! Tours will be led through the nature center, observing and identifying plants and animals and documenting them on iNaturalist. Kids are welcome to join and can participate in a scavenger hunt. Please bring water, snacks, sunscreen, a hat and walking shoes. There is a $7 parking fee – please make sure to pay at the entrance kiosk or at the nature center’s main office (cash only at the office). Space is limited. To register, visit the Effie Yeaw Biodiversity Day Bioblitz 2024 Eventbrite page. To learn more, visit the California Biodiversity Day website.

7 — Elkhorn Slough Early Bird Hike, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville (95076). Get out on the trails early and see what birds are out and about with an expert birder! No reservation required. Meet outside the visitor center starting at 8:15 a.m. Record observations on eBird and share them with the eBird profile “CaliforniaBiodiversityDay” for your bird sightings to appear on a statewide eBird trip report of biodiversity observed during California Biodiversity Week (Sept 7-14). For more information, visit elkhornslough.org/visit/calendar.

7 — Elkhorn Slough Reserve Bioblitz, 9 a.m., 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville (95076). Become a community scientist and participate in a Bioblitz to track biodiversity! Check in at the visitor center for a Bioblitz guide and tips on using iNaturalist, then explore the reserve trails at your own pace and see how many different species you can find. For more information, visit elkhornslough.org/visit/calendar or the California Biodiversity Day website.

7 — Elkhorn Slough Guided Biodiversity Hike, 10 and 11 a.m., 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville (95076). Join a reserve volunteer on a guided hike highlighting the biodiversity of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve. No registration is required. Meet at the visitor center. To register, visit the Elkhorn Slough Biodiversity Day Eventbrite page. To learn more, visit the California Biodiversity Day website.

7 —  Explore Biodiversity at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, 9 a.m., 18000 CA-1, Huntington Beach (92648). Identify species of birds, plants, mammals, reptiles, fish and invertebrates at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve during our free, first Saturday of the month wetland tour. Participants will receive a trail map and list of species to look for. Findings will be automatically entered into the iNaturalist Bolsa Chica Project page. The tour begins at the south parking lot. Participants can also explore on their own and record species using iNaturalist anytime between Sept. 7-15. Learn more on the California Biodiversity Day website.

7 —  Building Biodiversity from the Ground Up at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 18000 CA-1, Huntington Beach (92648). Learn how Bolsa Chica Land Trust is building biodiversity from the ground up at our native plant growing space. Participants will learn about soil health, seed processing and habitat evaluation, and how to see the big picture of habitat restoration with presentations and hands-on activities. Participants will also learn about community science and how to get involved. For more information, visit bclandtrust.org/blog/ca-biodiversity-week-2024.

7 —  Biodiversity Bash at the Back Bay Science Center, noon to 4 p.m., 600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach (92660). Join Back Bay Science Center for California Biodiversity Day with games and activities. There will be a live art workshop with Wildlife Jewels, fishing on the docks for children ages 8-15 with California Surf Anglers, and a CDFW K9 demonstration. There will also be educational booths hosted by Newport Bay Conservancy and other surprise guests with a scavenger hunt. The event is free and public parking is available. Learn more on the California Biodiversity Day website.

8 — Birding Walk at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Nimbus Fish Hatchery Visitor Center, 2001 Nimbus Road, Gold River (95670). Join in celebrating California Biodiversity Day by looking for some of the local resident birds near the American River. Expect 1-2 miles of easy walking along the river trail with frequent stops to scan the water, riparian habitat and surrounding bluffs. Please bring comfortable shoes and sun protection, as well as binoculars if you have them. For more information, visit the Sacramento Audubon Society event page, call 916-358-2884 or email molly.shea@wildlife.ca.gov.

8 — Weeding Woodland Regional Park Preserve, 7:30 to 11 a.m., Woodland Regional Park Preserve, Woodland (95776). Join the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) and CDFW volunteers for Biodiversity Week on Sunday morning to control invasive and persistent weeds at Woodland Regional Park. Weeds are going to start blooming soon and now’s the time to get them out and make space for native plants! Bring gloves, long sleeves and pants, water resistant shoes, a hat, water and snacks. The preserve is owned by the City of Woodland and is normally closed to the public. To attend, please sign the waiver on the City of Woodland’s website. For more information, contact CNPS coordinator Jennifer Hogan at jen.hogan1223@att.net or CDFW intern Dylan Winkler at dylan.winkler@wildlife.ca.gov.

9 — Fish Biodiversity: How To Be A Steward While Fishing, 10 a.m., via Zoom. Join a State Parks PORTS presenter and an interpreter from CDFW for a virtual program on fishing and lake ecosystems and their role in biodiversity. Learn about fish species, how to fish for them and how to be a fishing steward! To register, visit the Zoom registration page. Learn more on the California Biodiversity Day website.

9 — Live from the Creek: Exploring Wetlands, Wildlife and Our Connection to Water, 10 a.m., via Zoom. Join CDFW and California State Parks for an exploration of the plants and wildlife of Lake Natoma at Willow Creek. For Biodiversity Week, join us for a program along the shoreline and in the wetlands and hear from interpreters from both agencies to learn more about the biodiversity in our local waterways. To register, visit the Zoom registration page. Learn more on the California Biodiversity Day website.

10 — Sea Otters are Biodiversity Superheroes! 9 a.m., via Zoom. Did you know that sea otters aren’t just cute, they’re also biodiversity superheroes? Join CDFW interpreter naturalist Beth on the bank of the Elkhorn Slough to discover the habitats sea otters live in and how they help protect them. To register, visit the Zoom registration page. Learn more on the California Biodiversity Day website.

10 — Could a Tidepool Critter Be the Next Superhero?! 11 a.m., via Zoom. Come learn about tidepool animals and if their shapes and senses make them more like a human or a superhuman. Join Tori from Crystal Cove State Park and Jene from CDFW’s Back Bay Science Center to explore live tidepools and the animals that live there. Though you are not allowed to touch animals in tidepools, we will be visiting the nearby touch tanks to get an up-close interaction with these creatures that are so different from us and learn how marine protected areas keep them safe and biodiverse. Please pre-register for this webinar to reserve a spot for your class at the Zoom registration page. Learn more on the California Biodiversity Day website.

11 — CDFW Conservation Lecture Series, 10:30 a.m. to noon, via Zoom. Join the September installment of this monthly webinar series to learn about “California Biodiversity Day 2024: Accessing California’s urban biodiversity and green spaces”. This lecture is focused on ways in which people are working together to understand, safeguard and create equitable opportunities to access and enjoy California’s urban biodiversity and green spaces. Our featured guest speakers are Jade Nguyen, Nature for All, Los Angeles; Cesar Estien, Second Nature Ecology + Design and UC Berkely PhD student, SF Bay Area; and Corky Quirk, Yolo Basin Foundation, Sacramento. To register, visit the Zoom registration page. Contact Whitney Albright at whitney.albright@wildlife.ca.gov with any questions.

12 — California Fish and Game Commission Wildlife Resources Committee Meeting, time to be determined, Natural Resources Headquarters Building, Second Floor, 715 P Street, Sacramento (95814). The meeting will also be held via webinar/teleconference. For more information, visit fgc.ca.gov.

13 — Feather River Fish Hatchery Ladder Opening, 5 Table Mountain Blvd., Oroville (95965).The fish ladder will open Sept. 13 and salmon spawning will begin the following week, continuing through approximately mid-November. For more information, call 530-538-2222 or visit wildlife.ca.gov/fishing/hatcheries/feather-river.  

14 — Tree Squirrel General Season Opens (extending through Jan. 26, 2025). For more information on small game seasons and limits, visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/small-game.

14 — Mountain Quail General Season Opens in Zone Q1 (extending through Oct. 18). For more information on upland game bird seasons and limits, visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/upland-game-birds.

14 — Sooty (Blue)/Ruffed Grouse General Season Opens (extending through Oct. 14). For more information, visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/upland-game-birds.

14 — White-tailed Ptarmigan General and Archery Seasons Opens (extending through Sept. 22). For more information, visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/upland-game-birds.

14 — Fishing in the City Clinic, 8 a.m. to noon, 4111 Zinfandel Drive, Mather (95655). It’s the last chance of 2024 to join Sacramento’s CDFW Fishing in the City (FIC) Program to catch catfish! This Youth Beginner Fishing Clinic is a free event for beginners ages 5-15 to learn the basics of fishing, casting, conservation, and hopefully to catch their first fish. All materials are provided, and clinics are held rain or shine. To learn more about FIC and to register for a Sacramento area clinic, visit wildlife.ca.gov/fishing-in-the-city/sac. The upcoming FIC trout clinic season will begin in November. To stay informed of dates as they become available, subscribe to the newsletter at public.govdelivery.com/accounts/CNRA/signup/38134. To learn more about Fishing in the City opportunities in other areas, visit wildlife.ca.gov/fishing-in-the-city.

14 —  Fishing in the City for California Biodiversity Day at the Fillmore Hatchery, 8 a.m. to noon, 612 E. Telegraph Road, Fillmore (93016).Join CDFW for a fun day focused on California’s native fish, the history of the Fillmore hatchery, and how the hatchery is supporting California’s native fish. Learn how to cast and feed the trout (trout food provided). You can also take a self-paced walk around the hatchery to find local biodiversity for California Biodiversity Day and join the California Biodiversity Week Find 30 Species Challenge. Learn more on the California Biodiversity Day website.

14 — Guided Walk at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, 9 to 11 a.m., 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley (95948). In celebration of California Biodiversity Day, staff will be leading a tour of Gray Lodge Wildlife Area. This annual community science event celebrates our state’s exceptional biodiversity. Last year’s sightings included great horned owls, river otters, turtles, coyote brush, shorebirds and more. The tour’s pace will allow for photography, recording species and chatting about wildlife along the trail. No reservations are necessary. The tour will meet in Lot #14. For more information, visit the Eventbrite registration page.

14 — Guided Tour of the Nimbus Fish Hatchery, 11 a.m., Nimbus Fish Hatchery Visitor Center, 2001 Nimbus Road, Gold River (95670). Join CDFW for a free, family-friendly guided tour on the second Saturday of each month to explore the Nimbus Fish Hatchery and neighboring American River! Learn about the amazing life cycle of salmon and steelhead, walk along the American River and discuss hatchery operations. Participants may see fish and other wildlife, such as migratory birds, signs of mammal activity and cool insects. Tours are cancelled in temperatures over 100 F and the maximum group size is 25 people (first-come, first-served). The tour is ADA accessible and suitable for all ages. For more information, call 916-358-2884 or email molly.shea@wildlife.ca.gov.

14 —  Night Walk and Bioblitz at Crestridge Ecological Reserve, 6:30 to 9 p.m., 1171 Horsemill Road, El Cajon (92021). Join CDFW for a Night Walk and Bioblitz at the Crestridge Ecological Reserve as part of California Biodiversity Week! The walk will follow accessible trails in search of plants, reptiles, amphibians, insects and bats, and participants will submit observations to iNaturalist with the help of CDFW staff. The walk will meet at the front gate of the reserve at 6:30 p.m. Please bring water and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Lights will be provided but if you have your own, more are always appreciated.

14 — California Bat Chat, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Cosumnes River Preserve, 13501 Franklin Blvd., Galt (95690). For California Biodiversity Week, discover the wild wonders of California’s 25 bat species and learn how to find them with your eyes, ears and microphones! Join us for a sunset chat about bat biodiversity at the visitor center porch followed by a short walk with live bat acoustic detectors. Bat biologists from the preserve and CDFW will lead small groups around the visitor center or along the River Walk or Boardwalk Trail. For more information, contact Katrina Smith at katrina.smith@wildlife.ca.gov.

15 — Tot Time at Nimbus Fish Hatchery, 11 a.m., 2001 Nimbus Road, Gold River (95670). Join CDFW for Tot Time at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery Visitor’s Center for nature-themed stories and to create a fun craft! Recommended for children ages 2-7 years, with parent/guardian supervision. There is no cost for these events and registration is not required. For more information, email julia.kaiser@wildlife.ca.gov.

19 — California Advisory Committee on Salmon and Steelhead Trout, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., via Teams meeting. For more information, visit wildlife.ca.gov/notices.

21 — Band-tailed Pigeon Season Opens in the North Zone (extending through Sept. 29). For more information on upland game bird seasons and limits, visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/upland-game-birds.

21 — General Deer Season Opens. General deer season opens in zones B1-3, B5, B6, C1-4, D6, D7, X9a, X9b and X12. Hunters should check for area closures and restrictions before heading to their destination. For information on land closures, please contact the agency in charge of the hunting grounds. More information about general deer season opener dates, end dates and additional hunts is available at wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/deer. Please remember to report deer tags! All deer tags purchased, whether used for a hunt or not, must be reported. Successful hunters must report their tags within 30 days of their successful hunt or by Jan. 31, 2025, whichever is first. Hunters who are unsuccessful or who do not hunt are also required to report by Jan. 31, 2025. Visit www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/internetsales/customersearch/begin for information on reporting. Hunters are reminded that as of July 1, 2019, nonlead ammunition is required when taking any wildlife for any purpose in California.

21 — Coastal Cleanup Day, 9 a.m. to noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). International Coastal Cleanup Day is the largest volunteer event on the planet. Join over 60,000 volunteers worldwide in removing hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash from oceans, rivers, lakes and other waterways. In Los Angeles, 130 square miles of storm drain flow into Ballona Creek. Gutter trash from as far away as North Hollywood can end up right in the wetlands. The time and effort put into clearing out debris means less trash in the wetlands, on beaches and in the open ocean. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2024/09/21/coastal-cleanup-day.

21-22 — Youth Waterfowl Hunt Days for Northeastern California Zone. To participate, hunters must be 17 years of age or younger and be accompanied by a non-hunting adult 18 years of age or older. People should contact the wildlife area or national wildlife refuge they wish to hunt for details. For more information, visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/waterfowl.

22 — Salt Marsh and Dunes Tour at Ballona Reserve, 10 a.m. to noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Explore the wonder of nature in the middle of urban Los Angeles! Friends of Ballona Wetlands docents will lead participants through the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve while explaining its history and ecology. Enjoy the unique native plants on the journey through different habitats. Participants might even meet some of the local wildlife. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2024/9/22-saltmarsh-tour.

27 — California Spiny Lobster Recreational Fishing Season Opens Statewide, 6 p.m. For more information about recreational lobster fishing and report card requirements, visit wildlife.ca.gov/lobster.

28 — General Deer Season Opens. General deer season opens in zones D3-5, D8-10, X8 and X10. More information about general deer season opener dates, end dates and additional hunts is available at wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/deer. Please remember to report deer tags! All deer tags purchased, whether used for a hunt or not, must be reported. Successful hunters must report their tags within 30 days of their successful hunt or by Jan. 31, 2025, whichever is first. Hunters who are unsuccessful or who do not hunt are required to report by Jan. 31, 2025. Hunters are reminded that as of July 1, 2019, nonlead ammunition is required when taking any wildlife for any purpose in California.

28 — Early Season for Large Canada Geese in the Balance of State Zone. For more information, visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/waterfowl.

28 — Quail General Season Opens for All Quail Species in Zone Q2 (extending through Jan. 26, 2025). For more information on upland game bird seasons and limits, visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/upland-game-birds.

28 — Oroville Salmon Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feather River Fish Hatchery, 5 Table Mountain Blvd., Oroville (95965), and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Oroville. The event will feature tours to view salmon spawning, informational booths, educational displays and vendor booths. For more information, visit www.visitoroville.com/salmon-festival.html.

28 — Community Habitat Restoration, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Let’s roll up sleeves and help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore the last coastal wetlands in Los Angeles. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. Clearing out invasive vegetation gives slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2024/9/28/community-habitat-restoration.

28 — Elkhorn Slough Reserve Open House, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville (95076). The Elkhorn Slough Reserve invites all to their annual open house. This year’s event will include a native plant fair, researcher highlights, guided hikes, activities for kids, food trucks and more! Admission and parking are free. For more details, visit elkhornslough.org/visit/calendar.