Daylight Saving Time

Daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13. Remember to move clocks one hour ahead.

Off-ramp Cleanup Date Change

The monthly cleanup of the La Crescenta Avenue off-ramp of the 210 Freeway has been moved this month only to the third Saturday of the month March 19. Volunteers will gather on Altura Avenue at La Crescenta Avenue at 8 a.m. to collect pickup gear and other items.

Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day

The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be weeding the demonstration garden and clear the trails for upcoming field trips. Wear sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes and garden gloves (long pants and sleeves are recommended). Tools will be available.

The Preserve is located at the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence. As street parking is limited, please park at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. Those with mobility issues who require a closer parking spot should contact RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

This event is free to the public and suitable for all ages and no reservations required. Rain cancels event. Sorry, no pets please.

For further information, contact the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve at RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

Neighborhood Shredding Event

James You and Dave Robles of Think Real Estate are sponsoring a neighborhood shredding event on March 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The truck will be parked on Rosemont Avenue by Two Strike Park. To reserve a spot, please call, text or email James You at (213) 905-2225 or ThinkJamesYou@gmail.com.

Two Strike Park is located at 5107 Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta.

Spring Field Trip Docent Training at the Rosemont Preserve

On Saturday, March 19 at 9 a.m., the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy is holding its spring field trip docent training at the Rosemont Preserve. AFC Land and Program Administrator Tim Martinez will lead the native plant training and USGS geophysicist and Earthquake Early Warning Coordinator Doug Given will lead the geology training. Docent T-shirts are now available and will be handed out at the end of the training.

To participate, fill out the field trip docent application found at https://tinyurl.com/y2s7cds8 prior to attendance. A confirmation email with a link to register for this event will be sent. Registration is encouraged but not required.

AFC field trip docents help provide free environmental education to schools all across LA County.