Join us for a series of special events connected to our latest exhibit, “Tevaaxa’nga (Te-vaah-ha-nga) to Today: Stories of the Tongva People.” In this workshop, Tongva artist Craig Torres will guide participants in creating traditional clapper stick instruments from elderberry bush branches. This workshop is recommended for adults and children ages 8 and up. About[…]
Workshop: Clapper Stick Instruments
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Jun 15, 2019
Talk: The Pimu Catalina Archaeology Project
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Mar 16, 2019
In this talk, Tongva archaeologist Desireé Martinez will discuss the Pimu Catalina Archaeology Project and their work developing chronologies of Native Peoples across Catalina Island.
Indian Basketry in California
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Jan 26, 2019
Join us for a series of special events connected to our latest exhibit, “Tevaaxa’nga (Te-vaah-ha-nga) to Today: Stories of the Tongva People.” In this talk, Master Weaver and Ipay Elder Justin Farmer discusses the history and techniques of Indian basketry in California. Register online or pay at the door. About the Speaker Justin Farmer began collecting[…]
Water-Wise Gardening: Rain Gardens
By Jennifer Rice Epstein Sep 22, 2018
Rain gardens are an effective and attractive way to catch the rain that falls on our property. A panel of experts will explain how rain gardens work, why it may be beneficial for your property, and how to create and maintain them. Panelists: Ellen Mackey (Senior Ecologist, Metropolitan Water District) James Morgutia (City of Long[…]
Stories from the Garden: African Plants
By Gerald Wachovsky Sep 16, 2017
Plant expert Frank McDonough visits the Rancho from his home base at the Los Angeles Arboretum to discuss African Plants. Learn about these warm-weather plants’ journeys to California.
Tongva Traditions
By Rancho Intern history, Upcoming Events Feb 27, 2017
Rancho Los Cerritos welcomed this year’s lecture series, “Foodways of the West” with special guest Craig Torres leading a discussion on Tongva Traditions on Feb. 25. Tongva descendant Craig Torres delved into the cultural history of the Tongva, particularly on Spanish colonization and its effects on indigenous peoples and plant life. Torres explored how the impacts of[…]