A hummingbird is nesting in the cup of gold vine on the Back Patio right now.
Be sure to give them their space.
Thanks to volunteer Terry Barber for the great photograph!
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What's Happening at the Rancho? |
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Virtual VSC Meeting this Saturday,
April 17, 9:30 am
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Grab a cup of coffee, your favorite donut, and join your volunteer family for a fun morning Zoom.
We get to enjoy each other's company and stay connected!
Meeting ID: 870 5820 1430
Passcode: 290010
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Parrots and Skunks...Oh My! |
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From Docent Roberta Rogoff: "This is a first! A guest brought their parrot, Martin, on his stroller to visit the Rancho. Martin went back in the car while [the visitors] strolled the Rancho. Martin is absolutely beautiful and has an adorable personality, and quite a vocabulary."
Pets are not permitted at the Rancho for the safety of the historic landscape and our livestock. Thanks for sharing, Roberta!
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Head Gardener Jesse Herrera recently observed a large striped skunk in the Friendly Garden. Click on the image above (or follow this link: https://youtu.be/JAqRfg4bITE) to see it in action!
Skunks are "opportunistic omnivores," meaning they will eat almost anything (insects, mice, fruit, etc.). As you'll see in the video, skunks are "lawn specialists" and will commonly use their claws to dig underground for grubs to eat.
What wildlife have you observed at the Rancho? Send Ambyr or Katie a picture and story to feature in a future Meanwhile!
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You're invited!
Volunteer Enrichment Workshop
Exploring Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Rancho Los Alamitos
Wednesday, April 21, 9-11 am
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There's still time to be included and help us keep the
Rancho relevant!
Join your RLA Volunteer family for a meaningful conversation about our different experiences of a shared history.
This workshop will enrich your volunteer experience and build confidence in your interactions with our diverse visitors.
Please RSVP ASAP for this workshop using VICnet or email Ambyr.
If you have questions, please reach out to your volunteer leadership or RLAF staff. We welcome your participation and input, and we're happy to address your concerns!
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The Ranch House is Now Open,
and We Need You!
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Thanks to our volunteers, we may open the
main hallway of the Ranch House to visitors!
We have 2- or 4-hour shifts, Wednesday-Sunday, between 1-5 pm.
While we are not offering tours or in-depth interpretation,
we can now warmly welcome guests to view some of our interior spaces.
Outside shifts still include Check-in,
mobile positions in the Gardens, Barns, Parking Lot, and a Floater,
and we have two, three, or four House Stations that include a chair.
We must fill all priority stations (above in bold type) to open the house.
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Have you been considering volunteering after a long pandemic break?
Please watch these reopening videos and please contact Ambyr or Katie with questions, concerns, and to sign up!
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Contribute your Creativity!
Help us develop fun and engaging public programs this year!
Got ideas?
Join RLA staff to share in a new monthly meeting on Zoom:
- Wednesday, May 12 at 2 pm
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Save the Dates for 2021 VSC MEETINGS
9:30 am Saturday mornings
- this Saturday, April 17!
- June 19
- August 21
- October 16
- December 18
We will continue to meet virtually via Zoom until it is safe to meet in person again.
Topic: VIRTUAL VSC ZOOM MEETING
Time: This is a recurring meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 870 5820 1430
Passcode: 290010
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Join our friends from The Miller Special Collections Room at the Billie Jean King Main Library for their next big Spoken Word/Spoken Art Series event, "Above the Human Nerve Domain": Poetry & Conversation With Surrealist Poet, Will Alexander, and Mike Sonksen."
Saturday, April 24th, 3:00-4:00pm
This free program will take place online via Zoom and registration is required to attend.
(Can't make the event? Please still sign up -- an archived video link will be emailed out to registrants after the program for viewing at your leisure.) For more information or questions, contact Miller Room staff at (562) 570-6729.
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Concierge Shopping at the
Rancho Museum Gift Shop
or call (562)431-3541 to schedule your visit.
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If you need to cancel a scheduled volunteer shift or have an urgent matter,
please contact the Rancho Office.
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 helping us inspire, educate, and engage our community!
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