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Winter Holidays in Southern California 1784-1940
Southern California has a wide range of winter holiday celebrations that are reflective of the diverse peoples, cultures, and communities that make up the US.…
Read MoreInterning 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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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…
Read MoreFebruary Garden News
Plant of the Moment: Viola odorata (Sweet Violet). Native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, this violetโs bright and delicate flowers helped ensure its popularity as…
Read MoreAfrican-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…
Read MoreCelebrate Black History
Celebrate Black History Month this February by checking out these virtual events and organizations: African American Firefighter Museum African American Heritage Society of Long Beach…
Read MoreDecember Garden News
Plant of the Moment: Calliandra haematocephala or Pink Powder Puff. Native to South America and Mexico, this tropical plant does well in our arid climate.…
Read MoreLA as Subject Archives Bazaar
Theย LA as Subject Archives Bazaar is going virtual and will be hosted online on 10/17. You can view all of the virtual exhibitor booths by…
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