BACK AT THE RANCH—One of Conejo Recreation and Park DIstrict’s weekend events is a native plants landscaping workshop that will take place at the McCrea Ranch at the bottom of the Norwegian Grade. File photo courtesy of Ashli SHapiro
A flashlight Easter Egg hunt and hands-on native plant workshop offered this weekend are just a few of the upcoming fun events hosted by the Conejo Recreation and Park District.
The egg hunt takes place at five different locations simultaneously from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 27 with new hunts beginning every 20 minutes to offer plenty of chances for kids to join in. Children can bring their baskets and flashlights to take part in the fun at Borchard Community Center, Dos Vientos Community Center, Thousand Oaks Community Center, Conejo Community Center and Old Meadows Center.
The workshop, “Intro to Native Plants & Resilient Landscapes,” focuses on sustainable gardening and native plants takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. Sat., March 28 at McCrea Ranch, 4500 N. Moorpark Road. The session will be led by gardening expert Kristin Guy and will introduce participants to climate-resilient gardening practices using local, native plants.
The workshop will cover techniques for creating low-maintenance landscapes suited to Southern California’s environment, with an emphasis on conserving water, supporting biodiversity and reducing resource use. Organizers say the class is designed for gardeners of all experience levels.
UPCOMING—T.O. teens will host the annual Teen Center Flea Market April 26. Here, shopper Julie Martin browses a selection of beaded bracelets arranged by a teen vendor at last year’s event. ALAN KO/Acorn Newspapers
Participants will also take part in a guided tour of the ranch’s Milk House, Bunk House and Shop following the instructional portion of the event.
The cost is $15, and pre-registration is recommended at crpd.org/reg using class No. 4150. For more information, contact the Conejo Recreation and Park District at 805-381-2793 or email toc@crpd.org.
Additional upcoming activities include a kids swap meet at which youngsters have the opportunity to sell gently used toys, books, sports gear and more from 8 a.m. to noon Sat., April 11 at the Thousand Oaks Community Center. For more information about the event, go to crpd.org/kidsswapmeet.
On Fri., April 17, the district hosts a family roller skate night at the Thousand Oaks Teen Center. Included in the fun is music, games and prizes. Food will be available for purchase, and skates will be available for rent. The event, which runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. is free to attend, but registration is required at crpd.org/reg with Activity No. 9901.2361.
Another McCrea Ranch activity, this time a matinee and tour, takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat., April 25. Screened will be “The Gay Deception,” starring Frances Dee, who, along with her husband actor Joel McCrea, was an original owner of the ranch. The cost of the event is $15. Register online using Course No. 4151.2261.
Finally, teens will have their own opportunity to buy and sell goods from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun., April 26 at the Teen Flea Market to take place at the Teen Center. Members of the public are welcome to shop handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, snacks, and more.
—Becca Whitnall
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