March 26th, 2015 at 9:00 am
Moving a house to a new location is formidable enough. But moving an entire city of more than 23,000 people to a new site two miles away? That’s a job paved with logistics of the highest order. But it’s what the residents of Kiruna, Sweden’s northernmost city, are gearing up for.
The move is necessitated by ongoing extraction at the world’s largest iron mine nearby. Future digging will be go even deeper, which would unsettle the ground under 3,000 homes, city hall, the train station, and a 100-year-old church. So city. officials decided to bite the bullet and work with the state-controlled mine operator to move the whole town–lox, stocks, barrels, homes and buildings–to safer ground east.
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March 25th, 2015 at 11:00 am
Local artists will feature paintings of the Santa Monica Mountains and seashore in a stunning setting. Eighteen artists will be in attendance, food will be available, and you’ll have the opportunity to tour the grounds and wildlife displays. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to environmental and conservation efforts.
Where:
Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center
King Gillette Ranch
26876 Mulholland Highway
Calabasas, CA 91302
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March 24th, 2015 at 11:00 am
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Bring the family on a hike to Meadows Cave to watch “Star Wars” under the stars. Popcorn, cocoa, and other beverages will be provided. The hike begins at Wildwood Nature Park. Children over age 5 are welcome.
Where:
Wildwood Park
928 W. Avenida De Los Arboles
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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March 23rd, 2015 at 11:00 am
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If you’re looking for a new and exciting way to celebrate Easter, visit Underwood Family Farms for activities that will delight you and your family. The day will include a kid’s corral, chick racing, and the Easter Bunny himself. The farm is a great location for your family to spend the day making baskets, hunting for eggs, and experiencing the springtime baby animals’ petting corral. Bring your camera to capture the face-painting, pony rides, and much more. Food and refreshment will be available in the Easter area on the grass field, and admission includes the animal show and a tractor-drawn wagon ride.
Where:
Underwood Family Farms
3370 Sunset Valley Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
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March 20th, 2015 at 8:30 am
A daytrip to any of the five islands that comprise Channel Islands National Park is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of urban life. But for some people, a day isn’t long enough.
If you’re a hardy adventurer who wants to spend more time soaking in the wonders of these close yet remote ecosystems, you can reserve an overnight campsite managed by the National Park Service.
Year-round campgrounds are on Anacapa, eastern Santa Cruz, western Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara islands. There are no entrance fees to visit the park, but the park service charges $15 per night per campsite.
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