Los
Serenos de Point Vicente is a volunteer organization which assists
and supports the City of Rancho Palos Verdes' objectives for the
Point Vicente Interpretive Center (a museum which features exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the Peninsula), Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, Forrestal
Nature Preserve/Ladera Linda Community Center and the Trails at Trump
National. Los Serenos docents and volunteers provide interpretive
and educational services to the community regarding the unique features
and natural and cultural history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and
adjacent waters by means of docent-led tours, special events, workshops
and classes.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LOS SERENOS: The Los Serenos de Point Vicente docents
were formed in answer to a need created by the opening of the
Point Vicente Interpretive Center in 1984. The City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, which owns and operates the Center, hired a Recreation
Specialist to solicit and train volunteers. The volunteers provide
educational information on the natural and cultural history of
the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the migrating Gray whales that
could be easily viewed from the Center’s outstanding
vantage point by the Center’s many visitors. The first group
of 25 volunteers underwent training with local experts on geology,
history and marine mammals and after graduation, went to work sharing
their enthusiasm and new-found knowledge with local and International
visitors. The original class selected the name “Los Serenos
de Point Vicente” which means “Night Watchman of Point
Vicente” to represent their group. Later the group obtained
separate non-profit recognition as a formal 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization.
For more information on Los Serenos, please click HERE.