What's Happening at the Rancho? |
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Janet Brown Becker Retires on September 29, 2020 |
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It is with mixed feelings that we announce
Historic Gardens Associate Janet Brown Becker’s retirement from the Rancho.
Janet has worked diligently and creatively throughout her years at the Rancho, with Pamela Seager, horticulturists, garden staff, and volunteers to preserve and restore the site’s gardens for the benefit of the public.
Perhaps Janet’s greatest contribution over the last several years has been working with the Garden Volunteers. Janet’s work has leveraged their time and expertise into the equivalent of two additional full-time gardeners on site! Together their work has had a significant impact on the appearance, health, and longevity of our treasured gardens.
Moving forward, RLA Grounds Manager Karen Thompson, Ambyr Hardy, and Garden Volunteer Representative Sue Schweiger will work together for a smooth transition during this time of change. The Garden Volunteers’ schedule will remain the same – Tuesdays from 9-12 with staggered start times.
Please join us in wishing Janet a bright and beautiful future!
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Meet our new Museum Housekeeper, Tracy Flaming |
Tracy started with us at the beginning of March, just two weeks before we closed due to the pandemic. In that time, she has been cleaning and taking care of the Ranch House, both inside and out. She has also spent time on the barn exteriors, removing cobwebs, dusting, and caring for the artifacts in the Sheepherder’s Wagon, the Tack Room, and Nick’s Room. Tracy is also part of the sanitizing team for the Rancho Center and public areas.
Tracy is primarily here on Mondays and Tuesdays, but if you see her when you are here, please introduce yourself!
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Long Beach Gives
Raised a Whopping $15,465!
WOW! Words cannot convey our gratitude to all of you for your generous support of the LBG Campaign!
Rancho Volunteers far exceeded the challenge match from Matt and Briana Knabe - raising more than $8,400 combined (168% of the VSC's goal!).
It's inspiring when everyone comes together, pitches in and achieves great things. Thank you, Rancho Volunteers, for your enduring and impactful support.
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Attend our next
Virtual VSC Meeting
Saturday, October 17 at 9:30 am
Grab your coffee and cake and
join your friends
for a fun morning together!
Zoom link will be emailed from VICnet.
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Join our Book Club
New Book Starting on Zoom
Monday, October 5 at 10:00 am
All Volunteers are welcome to join the next RLA Reading Group led by docents Roberta Rogoff and Patrick Coil on Zoom. Over 5 weeks, we will read Rancho Los Alamitos: Interpretive Plan for the Onsite Tour Program.
a copy of the book, we can print a copy for you for a $5 donation, or you can access
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Keep a lookout for the Blacksmith!
In the coming weeks we hope to welcome back the sights, sounds, and scents of metalworking as Dave and Jack fire up the forge during public hours. You'll notice that we've moved some equipment to facilitate safe viewing of their work. We'll continue to adjust as necessary, so remember this arrangement is tentative.
We're also happy to welcome a new Blacksmith to our team, Brad Hearn.
Be sure to stop by and say hello
(from a safe distance, of course).
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SITE CLOSED for Tree Pruning
Wednesday, October 7 &
Thursday, October 8
The Rancho will be closed to the public on Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8 for major tree pruning along the Main Drive and pathway open to the public.
Thank you!
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Please Provide your Input |
Volunteers are so important to us, and essential to the Rancho remaining open to the public whenever possible. Please email Ambyr, Katie, or Info to share your ideas and suggestions.
- Considering our COVID-19 adaptations, are you interested and able to continue volunteering in rain, wind, heat, or cold weather?
- How might you adapt our outdoor tours in case of poor weather?
Please remember, things may change at any time. Thank you.
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We're All in This Together! |
We all must continue to adhere to strict COVID-19 protocols. This is for everyone's safety and ensures we can remain open to the public.
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Wear a face covering at all times. These must cover your nose and mouth - like Preston's!
- Maintain physical distance of 6 feet or more from others. This includes friends and visitors!
- Wash and/or sanitize your hands frequently and avoid touching your face.
- Do not volunteer if you are sick, have a cough, chills, fever, have been exposed to coronavirus, or live with someone who has symptoms.
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If you need to cancel your scheduled volunteer shift or have an urgent matter,
please contact the Rancho Office or Duane.
Please reach out to Ambyr or Katie with volunteer scheduling or activities inquiries.
If you have livestock questions or concerns, you may contact
the Ranch Office, Ambyr or Katie, or
Livestock and Grounds Manager, Karen Thompson.
Thank you for being our most valued resource!
RLA Office (Mon-Fri, 9-5): (562) 431-3541
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