FREE Beginner Walks at Sepulveda Basin

San Fernando Valley Audubon invites you to guided tours of the reserve on Second Saturdays. The walks will include the many birds, other wildlife, habitat, and recovery from the devastating fire of September 2020. The emphasis of each tour will vary with participants’ interests.

Second Saturdays, 9:00 A.M. October 2024 – March 2025

Tours of this special place will begin at 9:00 A.M. and last 1.5 – 2 hours, depending on the group’s wishes.

These Walks are for:

• Beginning birdwatchers, including first timers
• Families with school-age children
• People who want to visit the Wildlife Reserve

Time and Meeting Place: The Wildlife Area entrance and amphitheater are in the southeast part of Woodley Park. Meet at the small amphitheater on the south side of the rock-faced buildings at 9:00 A.M.

Directions: Driving on Woodley Ave. north from Burbank or south from Victory Blvd., go ½ mile and turn east at the sign for the Japanese Garden. Continue straight (don’t turn into the garden) and drive past the Cricket Fields and around the tree in the middle of the road, continuing to the parking lot at the end of the road. Meet at the amphitheater. GPS coordinates of parking lot: 34.179942,-118.472595.

Equipment and Clothing: Wear sturdy shoes, layered clothing, and a cap or hat with a brim. Water and Sunscreen suggested. Binoculars are available to borrow. Please leave your pets home.

More Information: Muriel Kotin at 213.500-4143 or San Fernando Valley Audubon at 747.237-3720.

Heavy rain cancels. Bring plenty of curiosity.