Over 350 music lovers came to the Rancho on Sunday evening to picnic & listen to cool jazz by KrookedFingersExpress. Thank you so much for your support. Thanks to the Port of Long Beach, Office of Councilman Daryl Supernaw, and the National Charity League for their sponsorships.

Celebrate nature with us this Thursday, June 8, at RanchoLosAlamitos for a FREE family craft project and story time (in English & Spanish) focused on the importance of water, nature, and sustainability. All ages are welcome while supplies last. rancholosalamitos.org/events.html

Last month, Scouts volunteered at the Rancho to do some outdoor cleanup. They were a great help and did it SILENTLY! No talking! After cleanup, they had their photo taken in the Rancho Room. Thanks, kids! We appreciate your help.🤠⚜️🧹🌿🤫

This is Preston's birthday month. He is 11 years old. (Born in June of 2012. Preston is the Rancho's Shire horse.)

Preston, the Rancho's Shire horse, was born on this day in 2012. Happy Birthday, Big Guy!

Our gardens are flourishing! Stop by the cutting garden on your next visit to Rancho Los Alamitos to inhale these beautiful, fragrant sweet peas. 😍🥀🌺🌸 Photo credit: Joanne Locnikar #Blooming #Garden #Flowers #SweetPeas #CuttingGarden #FragrantFlowers #RanchoLosAlamitos

The Rancho's Puya is beginning its unbelievable bloom in the Cactus Garden. This is the first time since 2019 that it is sending up spikes with stunning blue-green flowers. The common name is Sapphire Tower. #CactusGarden #PuyaAlpestris #RareBlooms Photo by Joanne Locnikar.

Rancho Los Alamitos will be closed on 4th of July. We'll be back on Wednesday, July 5. #RanchoLosAlamitos # #ClosedOn4thOfJuly #IndependenceDay #HistoricSite #Heritage #BackOnJuly5th

Fun Fact: The dinner bell in the historic Ranch House is the original from the Phoenix Bell Company in Leavenworth, KN. It is painted the same color as the gas pumps - Rust-oleum Red. (Who knew?) Photo credit David Quinn. #RanchoLosAlamitos #HistoricRanchHouse

Cool Crafts Roundup - Thurs, July 13, 1:30 - 4:00 pm. Join us at Rancho Los Alamitos for some family-friendly fun! Get creative with us as we focus on plants and animals from our grounds. We'll make cacti and bugs from recycled egg cartons & cardboard tubes. All ages welcome.

Today, Thursday, July 13, at the Rancho - 1:30 - 4:00 pm! Cool Crafts Roundup. Free admission. Families are invited to get creative at Rancho Los Alamitos! Drop in for a craft project and story time. All ages are welcome while supplies last. Today's theme: Bugs and Cactus.

The Rancho is hosting a mule named Chili Bean for the next months. He's a shy boy who looks forward to meeting you. Pictured is Chili Bean with our VSC president, Doug Cox. #MuleLife #RanchoLosAlamitos #TheRancho #AnimalLovers #RanchLiving #MeetChiliBean #NewAddition

Sunday, August 20, 2023 - Rancho Los Alamitos will be closed due to extreme weather predictions. This is in the interest of visitor and volunteer safety. (Animation by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.)

Sunday, August 20, 2023 - Rancho Los Alamitos will be closed due to extreme weather predictions. This is in the interest of visitor and volunteer safety. Animation by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Meet Preston's new pal, Cody, the American Paint Horse. He will be visiting Rancho Los Alamitos for a while. Is he adorable, or what? #americanpainthorse #rancholosalamitos #shirehorse #rancho #horse

Looking for a shady spot to hang out? Rancho Los Alamitos made the list in the LA Times. As Pat Coil, RLA Volunteer, pointed out, "We're on the map!" latimes.com/lifestyle/list…

A gardener's work is never done. Rancho Los Alamitos volunteer Teresa Dulcich at work in the Cutting Garden. #Gardening #VolunteerWork #GardenLife #CuttingGarden #GardenInspiration #GreenThumb #GardenersLife #GardenLove #NatureLover

Sunflowers from the Cutting Garden on display in the Library of the historic Ranch House at Rancho Los Alamitos. #rancholosalamitos #LibraryDecor#Sunflowers #CuttingGarden #RanchHouse #Historic #FloralDisplay #NatureBeauty #GardenInspiration #LibraryDecoration

Our summer season of Cool Crafts wrapped up in August. The free, monthly event engaged children with Rancho stories, focusing on water, nature, and sustainability. Craft activities and storytime supported intergenerational interaction. Photo credits: Doug Cox and Barbara Keenoy

Late summer beauty in the Cutting Garden at Rancho Los Alamitos. #flowers #garden #historic #rancholosalamitos # #LateSummerBeauty #CuttingGarden #FlowerGarden #HistoricSite #NatureLovers #CaliforniaGardens #GardenInspiration #OutdoorBeauty #ExploreLocal