The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors will again offer its popular Outdoor Adventures programs in Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, beginning March 22. Bird Watching, Harbor Kayaking, and Surf Kayaking will offer exciting experiences for individuals and families.
Bird Watching will take groups to various sites in the Ballona Wetlands, where they will have the opportunity to observe various bird species compete for resources in the shoreline and vegetation habitat. 2007 dates and times are: March 22, 4 pm; April 26, 9 am; May 24, 4 pm; and June 28, 9 am. Excursions are presented at no cost, but pre-registration is suggested. Each outing is approximately two hours long.
Harbor Kayaking offers leisure outings in the Marina harbor for anyone 10 years and older, including families, for whom double kayaks are available. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Outings are from 11:30 am to 1:45 pm. Dates are March 24, April 21, May 26, June 16, July 28, August 25, October 27, and November 10. Cost per outing is $25.00 from 10 to 18 years of age, and $30.00 for participants 19 or older.
Surf Kayaking will provide participants with the opportunity to kayak through the Marina del Rey harbor and head out to the North Jetty, where they will surf the waves aboard sit-on-top kayaks. Los Angeles County Lifeguards will instruct the outing. Pre-registration is required, as class size is limited to 10 participants. All classes are held on Saturdays from 8 am to 11 am on March 24, April 28, May 26, June 16, July 28, August 25, October 27, and November 10. Cost per outing is $25.00 ages 10 to 18 years, and $30 ages 19 and older.
For all programs, call (310) 822-8530 to register or to obtain additional information.