re/connecting people with parks
Re/Connecting People with Parks is a programme coordinated by Dr. Mechelle Best of the Department of Recreation & Tourism Management (RTM) at California State University – Northridge (CSUN). The programme is re/connecting diverse CSUN students and community members with parks by facilitating monthly recreation and/or volunteering activities. The programme's aims are to encourage participants’ enjoyment and stewardship of, and advocacy for our natural and cultural assets while increasing the number of graduates who pursue careers with our parks and organisations that facilitate outdoor recreation experiences. One project focused on Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, Placerita Canyon and Topanga State Parks, is supported by the California State Parks Foundation and CSUN/RTM’s Center for Recreation & Tourism.
Participants' entry/parking/guide fees and some transportation costs are covered by the project.
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Schedule of Activities: February - December, 2017 For more information or to sign
up contact: |
| February |
26th - Topanga Canyon : What plant is this? Watch our video:    |
| March |
10th - Latinas Rising at Castaic Lake    18th - Placerita Canyon: Twilight Walk The Incredible Story of California's First Gold Strike Takes Place Just Minutes From Downtown L.A.       26th - Topanga Canyon: Fantastic Tales on Topanga Trails Watch our video:       |
| April |
1st - Castaic Lake: Bird watching walk     Watch our video  8th - It's wildflower season at the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve       12th - Wildflower hike at Chino Hills State Park with Outdoor Afro Los Angeles         |
| May |
13th - Placerita Canyon: Family friendly native wild animals presentation at the Nature Center and Open House.    27th
- Castaic Lake: after a gruelling semester,it was time to
refresh and
unwind by kayaking, paddle boarding,
canoeing or just relaxing under the trees. |
| June |
 9th
- In the fabulous month of June, students and coordinators from CSUN's
PRIDE Center Re/Connected
with Parks at Castaic Lake! |
| July |
| 12th - Students and coordinators from the USU Events at CSUN Re/Connected with Parks, themselves and each other at Castaic Lake!  15th - Twilight walks in Placerita Canyon are always beautiful.  22nd - Summer fun at Castaic Lake! Check out our video ...  29th - Sharing the joys of Castaic Lake with Outdoor Afro!  |
| August |