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Interning during a Pandemic
VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP AT RANCHO LOS CERRITOS DURING A PANDEMIC Even though times are tough right now, during the summer of 2020 I was ecstatic to…
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Black On the Range: African American Cowboys of the 19th century
Black On the Range: African American Cowboys of the 19th century "They numbered thousands, among them many of the best riders, ropers, and wranglers." -…
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April Garden Updates
Plant of the Moment: the Wisteria sinensis. The Wisteria, which is native to the eastern half of China, is blooming and just about at its…
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Rafaela Cota de Temple: Hija del Pais (Daughter of the Land)
In honor of International Women’s Day, we are highlighting the life story of Rafaela Cota de Temple. She was the wife of John Temple, who…
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March Garden News
Plant of the Moment: Ceanothus ‘Concha.’ It is Ceanothus season at RLC! One of California’s most beloved native shrubs, RLC’s Ceanothus are a hybrid varietal…
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The Great Backyard Bird Count
Each February 12-15, the world comes together for the love of birds. We invite you to visit RLC and count as many birds as…
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February Garden News
Plant of the Moment: Viola odorata (Sweet Violet). Native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, this violet’s bright and delicate flowers helped ensure its popularity as…
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African-American History at Rancho Los Cerritos and Southern California
Black people contributed to shaping the region we now know as Southern California. Their history has often been erased due to a lack of emphasis…
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