Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning

An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, April 6. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light and citizen scientists, bring your iNaturalist and Merlin apps to identify birds and add wildlife sightings!

The gate will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Friends of the Rosemont Preserve Committee members will be available to answer questions and present this community resource.

Then on Sunday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., due to a generous grant from the Cornell Lab Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative, a field trip is planned specifically focused on birds. The tour of the Rosemont Preserve is with Jodhan Fine. Guests will learn more about identifying birds, how they have adapted to the local climate and the intricacies of the relationships between humans and birds.

Bring binoculars and consider downloading the free Merlin bird app in advance by accessing https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download/. (Be sure to download Merlin’s “US: West Coast” bird information.)

Registration required at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ABAF2EA7F9C52-community#/.

The Preserve is located at the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence. As street parking is limited, please park at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. and not in front of residents’ houses. Those with mobility issues who require a closer parking spot should contact the Rosemont Preserve Committee.

Those planning on walking the trails should wear sturdy shoes and bring water to drink.  

This event is free to the public and suitable for all ages. Rain cancels. Sorry, no pets please.  

For further information, contact the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve at RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

SCE Plans Local Inspections

As part of its wildfire prevention and mitigation program, over the next few weeks SCE will be conducting inspections of local neighborhoods using drones and/or helicopters. The inspectors are using drones and helicopters will inspect equipment from difficult angles and top-down angles for a 360-degree view. 

The focus of these operations is to keep our communities safe by inspecting electrical equipment on poles and towers and to identify any damage or potential hazard that may need immediate repair.

The amount of time it takes to conduct inspections varies depending on how much equipment is on each pole or tower (approximately 30 to 60 minutes). 

For more information on these efforts visit https://energized.edison.com/stories/drones-and-helicopters-help-mitigate-wildfires-from-the-sky. Additionally, visit www.sce.com/outagealerts. 

GWP Hosting Electric Car and Bike Event

GWP’s Electric Car and Bike Guest Drive event will feature a wide variety of electric cars including the Tesla Cybertruck, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford F-150 Lightning, Tesla Model Y and popular electric bikes from various manufacturers. Educational representatives will be available to discuss methods of charging EVs at home, work and in public.

The guest drive event is on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glendale City Hall, 120 N. Isabel St. in Glendale. Parking available at 650 E. Wilson Ave., Glendale.

To reserve a drive time visit https://gwp.evnavigator.com/evdrive.html. Guests will be able to drive multiple electric cars during their reservation following check-in time.

Guided Tour of the Reagan Library

ICF Branch 374 extends an invitation to a guided tour of the Regan Library and dinner on Sunday, April 21. For those who prefer not to drive themselves, a bus departs from St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, 215 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada at 12:30 p.m. Tour begins at 2 p.m. and dinner is at 5 p.m. at Viva La Pasta in Simi Valley. Cost is $80. Tour only is $30; dinner only is $50.

Questions or to make reservations, call Phyllis Harb or Kris Jardino at (818) 790-7325.

Arbor Day Celebration

A community-wide celebration of Arbor Day is being held on Thursday, April 25 at 10 a.m. at Casa Adobe de San Rafael Park, 1330 Dorothy Drive in Glendale. Contribute by purchasing a tree! There are two opportunities offered: 24-inch box size trees (“specimen trees”) for $150 or suggested donation of $75. Each contribution will be used to help reforest and care for all the trees in local parks and public areas. Donations of any amount will be much appreciated and publicly acknowledged at Arbor Day!

Those who would like a tree planted in 2024 should submit their donation by Friday, March 29. To donate by credit card, visit www.glendalebeautiful.org/arbor-day. Forms can be filled out and mailed with a check to: P.O. Box 1307, Glendale, CA 91209.

Guided Autobiography (GAB) for Older Adults

Community members are invited to explore the fabric of their life in a six-week free series focused on writing and sharing their stories.

Guided Autobiography (GAB) for Older Adults meets at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., on Tuesday afternoons through April 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. They will participate in the method developed by Dr. James Birren, which aids in reflection and sharing experiences from each person’s journey. This process is facilitated by certified GAB instructors as a service of the USC-VHH Community Resource Center for Aging.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.

GWP Holds Community Meetings

Glendale Water and Power (GWP) announced it is conducting a series of community meetings to receive feedback and input directly from Glendale residents in the development of its Solar and Energy Storage Plan.

In August 2022, the Glendale City Council passed a resolution expressing its intent to adopt policies and practices aimed at achieving the goal of having at least 10% of GWP customers adopt solar and energy storage systems by 2027 and develop additional demand management measures with a minimum total peak dispatchable and peak-load-reducing capacity of 100 megawatts (MW). The goal of this solar and energy storage plan is to maximize the City of Glendale’s use of renewable energy to serve the current and future energy needs of Glendale residents.

Glendale Water and Power is hosting community meetings:

On Wednesday, May 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ­– Adult Recreation Center

On Thursday, May 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Sparr Heights Community Center

Glendale Water and Power’s Solar and Energy Storage Plan will include an evaluation of the adoption potential and consider several policies and incentives to achieve the adoption and capacity goals.