Long Beach gardens

Urban Farming Proponent Donna Marykwas To Detail Plans For Local Gardens

Despite pockets of community gardens, the promise of urban agriculture in Long Beach hasn’t moved much beyond the talking stage. Cities like San Francisco and Seattle encourage urban gardens and even allow the raising of chickens and goats. In Long Beach zoning rules and red tape make urban agriculture a challenge few residents can meet. [...]

Think Outside the Mall for Unique Holiday Gifts in Long Beach

Everyone wants to give a thoughtful and special gift this time of year. If you want to find a few gifts that are uniquely “Long Beach,” check out the shops on this list! From local artisans to local history, the gift shops of attractions like El Dorado Nature Center or MoLAA offer an array of [...]

Parks, Recreation and Marine Gift Shops Provide Unique Holiday Gift Selections

If you are searching for a unique gift that expresses your fondness and appreciation for the special people in your life, Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine’s gift shops are a great place to shop and offer a wide variety of unique items for sale. Relax, have fun and find great gifts for the holidays [...]

Last Chance to Tour California Gardens this Year

The next California Gardens tour is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 10:00 a.m. to noon. Due to the upcoming holidays, this will be the last opportunity to visit the property this year. The tour is led by volunteers and will focus on the history, wildlife, plants, and new developments of this exciting property. Sometimes referred [...]

Free Presentation Explains How to Harvest Rainwater, Reduce Pollution

Residents who want to learn how harvesting rainwater can lower water bills and reduce stormwater pollution are invited to attend a free presentation at the Long Beach Main Library, 101 Pacific Avenue, on Saturday, October 29, from 2 – 4 pm. “Rainwater harvesting is an innovative way to conserve water, irrigate landscaping and reduce the [...]

Author Nate Downey Noted Rainwater Harvesting Expert to Speak at Main Library

“Every drop of rain is an opportunity, every storm a resource” ~ Nate Downey If we want thriving landscapes, abundant food, strong communities, and sustainable economies, we can start by treasuring the rain. Join Nate Downey, author of the newly-published book Harvest the Rain on Saturday, October 29, 2:00-4:00pm for a talk and book-signing event [...]

4th Restoration Trade Fair & Fundraiser to Spotlight “The Culture of Restoration”

You can’t open a paper or turn on a TV these days without hearing the word, ‘makeover.’ Everyone is redoing their personal spaces from the ground up; both inside and out. Homeowners, and those who aspire to owning property, often have a daunting challenge when it comes to navigating the processes of starting new projects—whether [...]

Funding Restores Hope for Two Parks in Long Beach

The City of Long Beach announced a creative partnership Friday that will propel forward two major park projects to enhance recreational activities in dense neighborhoods that lack park space. The 19-acre Chittick Field site near Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue will be revitalized with the construction of a new sports park with soccer fields, [...]

14 Long Beach High School Students “Explore, Dream, & Discover” at “Camp Justin!”

CAMP JUSTIN! hosted 14 deserving high schoolers in the Long Beach Unified School District to take part in a 6-day day camp that afforded them opportunities to “explore, dream, and discover” Southern California. Those are the three words of the motto for Justin Rudd’s Web site JustinRudd.com. The 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. camp took [...]

Ceremony Unveiling Linden Avenue Historic District Signs Slated for Saturday

Councilmember Robert Garcia and the Redevelopment Agency will unveil new signs designating the Linden Avenue Historic District in a ceremony on Saturday, July 30, at 10 am, at the corner of Linden Avenue and 14th Street. The public is invited to attend.

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