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The City of Malibu Recreation Guide

The Fall 2023 Recreation Guide is available below to read, download, or print. Registration is available at MalibuCity.org/Register or in-person at Malibu Bluffs Park.

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🌻Summer Garden Care🌻

As the days get warmer, it can become more difficult to care for your garden. It can be even more confusing to understand how to care for native plants in high heat. Below is a list of resources to help you keep your cool and enjoy the process.

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Home Wildfire Hardening Assessments - Learn How to Protect Your Home

Watch a video on how your home could survive a wildfire from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In the video, Dr. Jack Cohen, Fire Science Researcher with the USDA Forest Service, explains current research about how homes ignite during wildfires, and the actions that homeowners can take to help their home survive the impacts of flames and embers.

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🌻Thank You Monte Nido!🌻

What a fun and charmingly old-fashioned Fourth of July we have the good fortune to celebrate here in Monte Nido! 2023’s “Flower Power” Parade and the Picnic at “Fleemans’ Meadow” may be over for this year, but the events will be in our (especially the children’s) memories forever. It is the quintessence of Monte Nido.

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The Consequences of Light Pollution on Wildlife

As humans, we tend to think of the night as a time of rest and recuperation. But for many animals, it's a time of activity and exploration. Whether they're hunting for food, socializing with other animals, or navigating their way through the darkness, wildlife relies on the night to survive. And for many of these creatures, dark skies are an essential component of their habitat.

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Finding Inner Peace: A Star Gazing Meditation Guide

Meditation has long been known to offer a variety of benefits for the mind and body, and for centuries, people have turned to meditation to find inner peace and relaxation. While meditation can be done anywhere, there is something particularly special about meditating under dark skies.

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Staying Safe in a Dark Sky Community

Dark Sky communities are generally safe communities, but criminal activity can still be a concern for some individuals based on their experiences. When it's dark, our fear response is triggered as our brains try to fill in the gaps and imagine potential dangers lurking in the shadows. This is a normal part of our survival instinct.

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