June 2023 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar
All calendar items are subject to change.
Wildlife areas, ecological reserves, and other properties may be closed due to wildfires or storm damage. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to check closures before embarking on any recreational travel.
Several days ─ Wetland meet and greet at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley (95948). Meet with a wildlife naturalist from the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area. This 15-minute interactive orientation may include information about the origins of Gray Lodge, assistance in identifying wildlife or behavior patterns, or a brief explanation of conservation management. Reservations are required, but group size may vary. For more information, call (530) 846-7505 or email [email protected].
Sundays ─ Tot Time at Nimbus Fish Hatchery, 11-11:45 am, 2001 Nimbus Road, Gold River (95670). Join us every Sunday for Tot Time at the Nimbus Hatchery Visitor Center where we will read nature related stories and create a fun craft! Recommended for children from 2 to 7 years old, with the supervision of parents or guardians. There is no cost for these events and no registration is required. For more information, email [email protected].
2 ─ Deadline for the Big Game draw. The deadline to submit tag requests for premium moose, pronghorn, bighorn sheep and deer is June 2, 2023. Sales transactions must be completed by midnight. Hunters can apply at select CDFW license sales offices, online, license sales agents, or by calling telephone sales at (800) 565-1458. For more information, visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/hunting/big-game.
2 ─ Community Habitat Restoration, 3-5 pm, 303 Culver Blvd. Playa del Rey (90293). Roll up your sleeves to help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore Los Angeles’ last coastal wetland. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. Clearing away invasive vegetation allows slow-growing native plants to thrive. The car park and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/2/friday-habitat-restoration.
3-11 — Tenth Annual California Invasive Species Week of Action. Learn how invasive species affect California wildlife and their habitat. Join a local event or watch a webinar! Find event listings and learn how to prevent the spread of invasive species at www.wildlife.ca.gov/cisaw.
3 ─ Cerritos Kids Fishing Derby, 8-11 am, 19700 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, (90703). This event occurs at Don Knabe Regional Park Lake. For more information, contact Brian Young at [email protected].
3 ─ Sunset Pride Hike at Ballona Reserve, 5:30-7:30 pm, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). The Friends of the Ballona Wetlands invite 2SLGBTQ+ communities to join a sunset walk in honor of Pride Month. Explore the last few coastal wetlands in Los Angeles while having the opportunity to openly and safely discuss what it means to be a 2SLGBTQ+ individual in the great outdoors. The car park and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/3-pride-hike.
4 ─ Ballona Reserve Salt Flats and Dunes Tour, 10 a.m.-noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Explore the wonder of nature in the middle of urban Los Angeles! Friends of Ballona docents will guide participants through the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve and teach about its history and ecology. Enjoy special and unique native plants on the journey through different habitats. Participants might even meet some of the local wildlife. The car park and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/4-saltmarsh-tour.
10 ─ Ballona Creek Cleanup at Ballona Reserve, 9:30 am to noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Help the Friends of the Ballona Wetlands clean up Los Angeles’ last coastal wetland. Did you know that 130 square miles of storm drainage flows into Ballona Creek? Sewer trash from as far away as North Hollywood can end up in the wetland! Cleaning up debris means less litter in wetlands, on beaches, and in the open ocean. The car park and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/10-creek-cleanup.
14-15 ─ California Fish and Game Commission meeting, scheduled to begin daily at 8:30 am, California Natural Resources Auditorium, 715 P Street, Sacramento (95814). The meeting will also take place via webinar/teleconference. For more information, visit fgc.ca.gov.
sixteen ─ Community Habitat Restoration, 3-5 pm, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Roll up your sleeves to help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore Los Angeles’ last coastal wetland. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. Clearing away invasive vegetation allows slow-growing native plants to thrive. The car park and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/16/friday-habitat-restoration.
17 ─ Ballona Reserve Salt Flats and Dunes Tour, 10 am-noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Explore the wonder of nature in the middle of urban Los Angeles! Friends of Ballona docents will guide participants through the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve and teach about its history and ecology. Enjoy special and unique native plants on the journey through different habitats. Participants might even meet some of the local wildlife. The car park and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/17-saltmarsh-tour.
24 ─ Community Habitat Restoration, 9:30 am-noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Roll up your sleeves to help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore Los Angeles’ last coastal wetland. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. Clearing away invasive vegetation allows slow-growing native plants to thrive. The car park and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/24/community-habitat-restoration.
24 ─ Let’s go to the Ballona Wetland! 4-6 p.m., 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Join the Friends of Ballona Wetlands for a bilingual tour of Saltwater Marsh in collaboration with Latino Outdoors! Latino Outdoors is a Latinx-led organization that amplifies the Latinx experience in nature. The car park and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register, visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/17-vamonos-al-ballona.
