We held our first-ever Virtual Volunteer Welcome & Orientation on Zoom on Sunday, September 13.
11 new volunteers signed on to learn about current opportunities in the Gardens, Barns, and visitor services! Please join us in welcoming these new volunteers to our RLA family!
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Incredible Wildlife Spotted at RLA |
Did you see Head Gardener, Jesse Herrera's amazing video of a red-tailed hawk taking a bath in the Native Garden on RLA's Facebook?
Livestock Assistant & Custodian, Sharon Conner, took this photo of a great horned owl atop the bamboo in the Old Garden last week. In addition to being a place steeped in history, the Rancho provides rich habitat for urban wildlife like these!
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HELP US MEET OUR GOAL!
A Challenge Gift Has Been Made
to the RLA Volunteers!
RLAF Board Member, Matt Knabe and his wife Briana, have made a challenge gift to the Volunteers. For the LBG campaign:
So, your volunteer gifts can be doubled!
Starting Friday, simply click this link to donate. Share the link with friends and family and encourage them to join you in supporting a cause you believe in!
100% of funds raised support RLA.
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Support RLA
during Long Beach Gives
Thursday, September 24
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2020 has impacted us all, in ways we couldn't imagine just months ago.
As part of our strategy of resilience, Rancho Los Alamitos is participating in Long Beach Gives (LBG) – a 24-hour, city-wide day of giving for Long Beach nonprofits. All funds raised via LBG go directly to the designated nonprofit.
There are several ways you can help:
Contributions can be made until September 24th.
Questions?
Thank you for your continued support
and generosity!
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Join our Book Club
Starts Monday, October 5 at 10:00 am
on Zoom
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All 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, beginning Monday, October 5 at 10:00 am.
If you need a copy of the book, we can print a copy for you for a $5 donation, or you can access a PDF here. |
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Saturday, September 26: Cub Scout Day, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Volunteers needed and the schedule is posted in VICnet.
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Mondays in October: Rancho Volunteers Book Club, 10:00 am on Zoom
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Saturday, October 17: Virtual VSC Meeting, 9:30 am on Zoom
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Please provide your Input: We're working on seasonal plans and we want your help.
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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?
- Are you interested in volunteering during adapted holiday events? Please indicate your interest in working during an evening holiday event (12/2 - 12/4), and/or a children's craft event (12/12).
We have created TENTATIVE shift openings for the above mentioned holiday programs, in order to gauge Volunteer interest and availability. Please feel free to self-schedule in VICnet or email ambyr@rancholosalamitos.org to sign up for a possible holiday shift. Please remember, things may change at any time. Thank you.
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If you need to cancel your scheduled volunteer shift, please contact us ASAP so we can find a replacement. The best way to let us know is to email Ambyr and Duane, or call the office.
Please remember that Ambyr works part-time, which means it may take a couple of days to respond
to your emails and phone calls. If you have an urgent matter and do not hear back from Ambyr,
contact the office, Duane, or Katie.
Thank you for your understanding and patience. You are our most valuable resource!
RLA Office (Mon-Fri, 9-5): (562) 431-3541
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