Bridge to Nature - Fall 2022

NATURE

Come explore the Stough Canyon Nature Center and the many programs we offer for both adults and children!

Through the power of nature art journaling, participants will discov that creativity, wellness, and natu go hand in hand.

N a t u r e A p p r e n t i c e

Does your child love nature? Come explore the exciting world of nature with topics such as plants, animals, geology, recycling, and more!

N a t u r e T o t s

A nature based preschool program that introduces your child to alphabets, numbers, nature based arts and crafts, and short nature walks!

Monthly Activity Spotlight:

Wild Creatures Walk

Are you curious about the wildlife of the Verdugo Mountains? This family friendly docent lead hike will showcase our local animals and plants!

Occurs last Sunday of each month. Starts at 11:30am - 12:30pm Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring a hat, sunscreen, closed toed shoes, and water bottle! Have fun exploring the trails and abserving wildlife.

There is little to no cell phone reception in the parking lot. In case of an emergency, there is a call box located next to the women's restroom that can be used to call Burbank Police and 911.

What are those holes in the trees?

"Waka, waka, waka!"

The loud rambunctious acorn woodpecker is a frequent visitor of the oak trees at the Nature Center. With their distinct red heads and calls, these comical birds have a unique way of storing their favorite food, the acorn.

If you see a tree with hundreds and thousands of holes stuffed with acorns, these are the work of the acorn woodpecker. Every year, they store their acorns in communal trees that are called granaries.

Females have a smaller red cap that is surrounded by black.

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Why is that lizard doing push ups?

ban backyards. They are called fence ing themselves or doing their famous r males to stay away, but they also do re best seen when they do pushups.

A protein in their blood can kill the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Areas with high f f er incidents of Lyme disease.

Poison Oak Safety

Poison oak is commonly found throughout the Verdugo Mountains. The oils from the leaves can cause intense rashes, itchiness, and blisters. Although they can be harmful to humans, many wildlife rely on them. Birds feast on the berries and the dense growing habit of poison oak provides shelter and protection for deer, rabbits, and other wildlife.

-Wash exposed area with soap as soon as possible, and try not to touch your face and body.

-Wash your clothes in hot water. -Apply an anti-itch gel product.

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Amazing

H u m m i n g b i r d s

If you've been observing the hummingbird feeder at the Nature Center, you might hear the humming and dive bombing of our hummingbirds! Every morning and dusk, seven or eight hummingbirds fight for a spot at the feeder. Anna's, black chinned, and rufous hummingbirds all stop by for a drink.

Interesting Facts

They need to eat every 10 minutes.

Their wings beat 70 times per second, up to 200 times during diving and courtship!

A group of hummingbirds is called a charm.

12 times a second - that's how many times a hummingbird flicks its tongue out of its mouth when it's drinking nectar.

Female hummingbirds lay up to two eggs and rearing the young falls entirely on the female.

Hummingbirds are master nest weavers. They collect spider webs, grass, and soft hairs from plants to build their nests.

Honeysuckle, one of the hummingbird's favorite flowers.