Conservation Groups Los Angeles

LUNCHTIME PLANT WALKABOUT

To attend and for exact location, register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making-workshop/) Come take a walk in the canyon, learning about the bounty of nature’s flora. We’ll see wild herbs, native plants, and more. A short walk, getting out in nature, and connecting with the skills of our ancestors. We will see many of our native plants, and also many of the introduced non-natives. PAY FOR ONE, BRING A FRIEND! $30-$45

Greater Pasadena - Connect and Take Action

Camping Road Trip @ Grand Teton & Yellowstone

Happy Father's Day to all the good dads, step-dads, paternal guardians & foster parents, etc. I'm currently in Denver this weekend, and yesterday, we stopped by Rocky Mountain National Park for a quick drive / visit, and it was so nostalgic to be out in nature again (after a 3 year absence). Another group member messaged me yesterday regarding 4th of July weekend, so I'm sorry I've procrastinated so long in posting something. - My apologies this is short notice... I'm planning on going to Glacier National Park in Montana between July 3 - 10. If I can get everything ready in time, I might go to a Canadian National Park called Waterton Lakes National Park around July 1 - 2. I'm perfectly fine with going solo...I need the peace and quiet after working with kids and volunteering with kids throughout the country. Plus, it's really short / late notice, so I don't anticipate anyone else joining for Glacier. [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/33118523](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/33118523) [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/33414566](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/33414566/) I'll have limited phone / internet / email access in early July, but I'll try to check occasionally, every few days or so. - So yeah, gas prices are high and inflation is daunting for many -- so my expectations are low...but if anyone has the time and desire, feel free to lmk if you want to join for Grand Teton and/or Yellowstone. Dates are flexible and open to your schedule...meaning, you're willing to arrive & leave whenever fits your schedule. I have a campsite reserved inside Grand Teton NP between July 13 - 16 and Yellowstone NP between July 17 - 22 [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32044981](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32044981) [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32048661](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32048661) [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32382009](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32382009) I also have a campsite for July 23 - 25, but I might need to fly to New York to volunteer for another children's camp at the end of July, so I'm tentatively thinking of staying until July 22, 23, or 24. Oh, and if anyone is interested and has time, I highly recommend checking out a Native American Pow Wow in Browning, Montana on either July 11 or 12. [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32630790](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32630790) Okay, that's it for now. I'll try to add more when I return from Denver. * Drive time is around 14 - 15 hours from OC - [https://goo.gl/maps/uBiaNxgRX4xkqhWf7](https://goo.gl/maps/uBiaNxgRX4xkqhWf7) LA - [https://goo.gl/maps/JdNPrrTGzD1DBEXE7](https://goo.gl/maps/JdNPrrTGzD1DBEXE7) Note: If checking the route now (before summer), the estimated time might be longer due to road closures due to winter...so change the departure date to the summer, and the estimate drive time should be shorter. *** *** *** *** 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Unjabbed Beach Party

It is in Huntington Beach. For info, sign up here: https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/24283136781303257/

FORAGING FOR WILD FOODS, WITH RIPARIAN FOCUS

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/riparian-and-useful-plants-walk/) We’ll walk into the watershed area, through the willows and waterways, and see the diverse flora, with WILD FOODS, EDIBLE CALIFORNIA PLANTS. We will learn about the wild foods, wild medicines, and some uses of the yucca plant. UPPER ARROYO SECO During our walk, we’ll learn about the unique riparian plants, and the uses of the many plants we’ll see. We’ll see the alders, mulefat, mugwort, willow, etc. There are many other riparian plants, which we may or may not see, depending on the conditions. There are always lots of surprises in store on these sorts of walks. We see native California plants, non-native introduced plants, and various wildlife. Bring your own water, and dress comfortably. Bring a bowl for a salad This walk can be applied towards the Ethnobotany certificate. Location sent with registration

Walk along LA River

Easy flat walk along the LA River. Walk will be under 3 miles RT. We will meet in front of the Morrison. Members can chose to meet there afterwards. Cross posted with my Conservative Mtp grp [](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.12377%2C%20-118.26872) The Morrison Restaurant 3179 Los Feliz Blvd , · Los Angeles, CA meet in front ##

Community Habitat Restoration event at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Join us for a habitat restoration event! It’s a great opportunity to learn about native plants and local wildlife, all while spending some time outdoors in beautiful Baldwin Hills Parklands. This event is in partnership with California State Parks Foundation. Spaces are limited, so if you are interested in participating, **please RSVP to the coordinator at least 24hours in advance of the event: amendiaperez@naturenexusinstitute.org** Important things to know about this event: * Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Habitat restoration tasks are best suited for people who are 12 years of age or older. * Please wear long pants and covered shoes. * Please bring plenty of drinking water for yourself as well as ample sun protection. * Work sites are frequently off trail and may be on uneven terrain. * We typically meet up at the top parking lot adjacent to the visitor center to start the event, but we work in several sites throughout the park. If you arrive late you may have trouble finding us. Please be sure to RSVP via the email above so we know to expect you!

Beach Ecology Sketching Crew!

**Beach Ecology Sketching Crew!** All drawing skill levels are welcome! Programming is FREE! If you’ve been joining our online sketching sessions, now is your chance to meet up in person! **[Participants MUST REGISTER in advance through this LINK.](https://forms.gle/h46hrWGh7ng9wQQa8)** **\*\*\*Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult!\*\*\*** Prior to the event, we will follow up with you via email with location details. Please be on the lookout for email messages from svigallon@naturenexusinstitute.org. Join us in Playa del Rey to see how the local wetlands and the beach connect! We’ll participate in the Open Wetlands program, then walk over to the beach. Please bring your preferred sketching supplies - you can get fancy or keep it simple. We’ll also bring some sketching supplies to share.About the Nature Nexus Institute facilitators: **Stacey Vigallon**, MS, EdD (Executive Director + Environmental Education Director) leads community science programs and art+science activities for community members of all ages. Since 2007, she has been a project biologist for Snowy Plover and Least Tern monitoring programs in collaboration with Los Angeles Audubon Society. She is also a LACMA Teaching Artist, specializing in science illustration and nature sketching. **Brian Young** (Arts & Education Specialist) integrates art and natural history in his work and leads NNI’s nature storytelling efforts through video, art, and music, capturing student and community connections to nature. He helps lead students in NNI education programs and community volunteers during habitat restoration events. He holds a degree in art from UC Santa Cruz and has over a decade of experience in restoration and education programming. *The project is funded by a Section 6 grant through USFWS, in collaboration with CDFW and Los Angeles Audubon Society.*

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TRADITIONAL GOURD WORKSHOP

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/traditional-gourd-workshop/) [NOTE: Besides each of you working on a gourd, we will also share some lessons in making triggers for traps, such as with the quail trap, and you will get to try some wild food at this class. You will learn how to clean and process a traditional gourd grown for utilitarian purposes. These are the hard shelled gourds that probably originated in Africa, and were common all across the American Southwest. Your job will be to clean, and learn how to cut and then clean the gourd. The seeds you can take home to grow. There are artists who make some equisite items from these gourds, and you might be one of them. However, we will focus on the fundamentals, and just a few hints about the artistic embellishments. If time, we will have a short plant walk and possibly prepare something you can eat in your gourd. We will supply all the tools needed, but if you have your own knife, hack saw, files, etc., please bring them. Bring water to drink and a snack if required.

Ballona Wetlands

The Los Angeles Audubon Society will be hosting Open Wetlands at the Ballona Wetlands on the first Saturday of the month, from 9 am to noon. Come enjoy the morning air and your local wetland under the guidance of our trained naturalists. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. Enter through the gate located in the northeast corner of the parking lot behind Alkawater/Gordon’s Market, in the 300 block of Culver Blvd. in Playa del Rey. No baby strollers please. No pets. Please contact cindyhardin@laaudubon.org if you have any questions. To support this program, please consider making a donation to Los Angeles Audubon: http://losangelesaudubon.org/donate Thank you!

Ballona Wetlands - family-friendly walk

Los Angeles Audubon Society hosts the *Open Wetlands* event at the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve with the collaboration of NNI staff. Binoculars are available to borrow! Volunteers guide visitors in viewing aquatic invertebrates through microscopes, learning about the unique ecosystems found at Ballona, and viewing birds through powerful spotting scopes along Ballona Creek. Enter through the gate in the northeast corner of the parking lot behind the 300 block of Culver Blvd in Playa del Rey (zip code 90293). This block is near the intersection of Culver Blvd and Vista del Mar. No baby strollers, please. Pets are not allowed on the reserve. Need more information? Contact ecobar@naturenexusinstitute.org