La Brea Tar Pits will be closed on Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Sunday, July 5.

NHM BioBlitz at Liberty Canyon

An introduction to a wild crossing

Meet our Community Science Team as they spend the day at Liberty Canyon, the site of what will be the biggest wildlife crossing in the world, connecting the Santa Monica mountains to the Simi Hills.

City Nature Challenge

2026 City Nature Challenge

Share your observations of wild plants and animals in the City Nature Challenge!

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