Website:https://www.burbankca.gov/web/parks-recreation/about-burbank-parks-and-recreation (Burbank Parks & Recreation)https://www.burbankca.gov/web/parks-recreation/nature-center (Stough Canyon Nature Center)
Description:The Stough Canyon Nature Center serves as an educational gateway to the Verdugo Mountains and Rim of the Valley Trails. Nestled in the Verdugo Mountains, the Nature Center provides opportunities for the public to learn more about the wildlife, flora, fauna, and habitat in this area of Los Angeles County through planned activities, exhibits, and nature hikes. Stough Canyon Nature Center was named after Oliver J. Stough, who donated land to the City for public parkland that includes Stough Park, Stough Canyon Nature Center, and the Starlight Bowl. The Nature Center was dedicated in 2001 and has an exhibit hall with educational and interpretive displays, small library, classroom, and outdoor amphitheater. The Stough Canyon Nature Center offers a variety of educational activities including astronomy, nature programs and activities, nature hikes, workshops, seasonal day camps, and volunteer docent program. The Nature Center is also available to rent for meetings, field trips, and birthday parties.
Site Condition:http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=646 >>>> Beginning at the top of Walnut Avenue, near the Nature Center, the fire road leads to the Verdugo Mountainway Trail. The Verdugo Mountainway is an extensive trail system which extends from the Sun Valley area south to Glendale's Brand Park and to the northeast leading to Tujunga and La Crescenta. Hiking and mountain biking are permitted on the fire roads. The smaller trails are for hiking only and along with the fire roads lead to spectacular views of the San Fernando valley. The Stough Canyon Nature Center has an exhibit hall with educational and interpretive displays about the natural history of the area and its plant life. It features a small library, a classroom, and an outdoor amphitheater. The Center provides information on local habitat and the natural history of the area and offers nature workshops, classes and seasonal day camps. Local docents provide ongoing hiking activities in the park.
General Notes:Emailed for updates 8/18/23 jj / emailed for updates 12.18.23 bd / Contact verified 6/4/24 JJ / Updated contact 3/17/25 JJ
Usage Restriction:Along the trails are seen ruins of several burned down home foundations and the remaining brick fireplaces.
Jurisdictions::Burbank
Within 30-Mile Zone: Y
State Property: No
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 34.1996303, y coordinate: -118.3047465
Building Materials: Brick
Contacts: Molki, Shayan *Film Burbank Senior Clerk, City of Burbank Police Department275 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 818.238.3105 Phone 1818.238.3109 Fax[email protected]
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