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In Honor of Julia Bogany

Rancho Los Cerritos mourns the passing of Julia Bogany. We had the privilege of collaborating with Ms. Bogany on our most recent exhibit, Tevaaxa’nga ...

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The 1930s in Long Beach, California

The period of the 1930s in America was a tumultuous one. The nationwide economic crisis that resulted from the stock market crash in 1929 ...

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Gardens, Visitor Information

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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Celebrate 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 ...

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December 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 ...

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