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Blog Entry 58 of 238 Hikes, Campfires, and other Free Programs

Where can you go for an amazing night hike in the city? Where can you take your kids for the best family campifre in the outdoors? Where can I find a park near me? Your answer is right here!! The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority has parks all throughout the Los Angeles area, where we offer free scheduled hikes, campfire programs, educational presentations, among other special events and programs. Check out this blog to learn more about our different programs and to see a schedule of events!!! You can also visit LAMountains.com Thanks for reading!!!!

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New Weekend Means New Programs in Franklin Canyon!

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Contributed by: Tracy Young on 3/5/2008

This weekend at Franklin Canyon Park we have several fun outdoor activities and hikes for everyone to enjoy!

Franklin Canyon Park is located at 2600 Franklin Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills 90210

For more information please visit www.lamountains.com or call 310-858-7272 ext 131

Programs brought to you by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority / WODOC

Evening Birds and other Creatures of the Night: The Canyon is full of activity when the sun goes down. Learn about this hidden nocturnal world on a casual sunset stroll around Franklin Canyon Lake. Meet at the Sooky Goldman Nature Center in Franklin Canyon Park on March 8 th at 5pm. Bring binoculars. 2 hrs.

Messages from the Animals: The animals in our lives bring us messages, guidance and healing gifts. Learn what they are telling you on this fun meditative hiking journey. Join us on March 8 th at 5pm at the Sooky Goldman Nature Center in Franklin Canyon Park for this exciting hike!! All ages are welcome. 2 hrs.

Fitness Hike: Join us at the Sooky Goldman Nature Center in Franklin Canyon Park on March 9th at 9am for a Fitness Hike!!! Get movin' with fitness enthusiast MRCA volunteer Zahava on this moderate hike and measure your progress by working your way up to a more vigorous pace. Beginners welcome - bring water and your dog if you like. Wear workout/hiking shoes. Rain cancels. 2hrs.

The Faces of Franklin Canyon: Join us at the Sooky Goldman Nature Center in Franklin Canyon Park on March 9 that 10am for the Faces of Franklin Canyon. Find out who William Mulholland, Sooky Goldman and other influential faces of Franklin Canyon Park are!!!