If you live in L.A. and want to take advantage of the many great Audubon programs, here are going on this weekend that might interest you. Most of these are sponsored by one of the great Audubon chapters in the area:

Highland Park

Women’s Fitness Hike around Debs Park

Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Childcare for kids 5 and older is provided

Audubon Center at Debs Park (Highland Park)

4700 North Griffin Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90031

Call (323) 221-2255 for more information

Beverly Hills

Second Sunday bird walk through Upper Franklin Canyon

Sunday, Nov. 18, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Sooky Goldman Nature Center, 2600 Franklin Canyon Dr., Beverly Hills

Leader: Eleanor Osgood

Sponsored by Los Angeles Audubon

Dockweiler State Beach

Dockweiler Youth Nature Center Walk

Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Dockweiler State Beach

Sponsored by Los Angeles Audubon

Madrona Marsh, Torrance

Stories of Birds

Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 to 11 a.m.

The Stories of Birds, a beginner’s guide to birds, bird life and bird

behavior at Madrona Marsh. Tracy Drake will be giving a short presentation on birds, which often go unnoticed, featuring Warbling and Plumbious Vireos, and Black-throated Gray, Townsends and Wilson’s Warblers. The second part of the program will be outdoors, using the newly learned skills at the marsh. No previous birding knowledge required. Sponsored by Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon.

Pasadena

Big Santa Anita Canyon walk

Saturday, Nov. 17, 7 a.m. to noon

Join us for a fall hike into Big Santa Anita Canyon as we search for American Dipper, Pacific Wren, Canyon Wren, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, and other lower montane species. Pacific Wren was present here in November of 2010 and 2011, hinting that it may be a regular fall/winter visitor. We're planning to hike past Sturtevant Falls as far as the Cascade Picnic area for a total of about six miles. Parking at Chantry Flats is often tight on weekends, so please carpool. Bring sturdy shoes, plenty of water, sunscreen, some food, warm clothing, and an Adventure Pass for your car. Heavy rain cancels but drizzle does not. Expect to see some lovely fall colors and gorgeous scenery.

Sponsored by Pasadena Audubon

Eaton Canyon Monthly Walk

Sunday, Nov. 18, 8 to 11 a.m.

Pasadena Audubon and Eaton Canyon Nature Center are cosponsoring monthly walks at Eaton Canyon. The walks are led by Hill Penfold who has been leading them at ECNC for many years. Hill is wonderful with birders of all levels and Eaton Canyon is one of the best locations to learn the birds of the Pasadena area. The walks are held on the third Sunday of each month. Meet at the flagpole: bring water, binoculars, hats, but no dogs.