As we all plan for the upcoming festivities, why not pledge to making just a few simple tweaks for a more eco-friendly holiday season this year. Your loved ones and Mother Earth will both appreciate your dedication to helping create a more sustainable planet. So, grab a cup of eggnog and read on for three […]
It’s time to salute all the Turkey Day hosts out there! From home decoration to meal planning, a lot goes into hosting a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal. It’s also a reality of the holiday season that waste increases during this period by anywhere from 25% to 43%! Trying to reduce this wastefulness is just one […]
Car enthusiasts and casual drivers share a common bond: a love for our vehicles. In Los Angeles, we use our vehicles for just about everything from setting up shop to listening to a bop. Depending on the day, you may even spend more time on the 405 than you do anywhere else. It should come […]
California’s increasingly scarce rain is a valuable source of water. And, we can’t let it slip away! By getting Rain Ready, we can protect our waters before it rains, collect rainwater whenever it falls, reduce flooding, and help California create a water-secure future. Increased water supply, enhanced public safety and property protection, healthier communities and […]
The City of Los Angeles, in partnership with the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority (MRCA) recently broke ground on Caballero Creek Park Project (Project), LA’s first net-zero park which will capture stormwater and dry weather runoff, treat it on-site using solar power and then use the water to irrigate Caballero Creek Park. The $5.5 million […]
Did you know that autumn is the perfect season to plant a native garden? The soil is still warm, which helps the root system of young plants grow healthy and strong, and the outdoor temperature turns cooler, putting less stress on the new plantings. And fall is water-wise. Shorter days, milder temperatures and (fingers crossed) […]
Join the fourth annual LA BioBlitz Challenge October 1-31 to photograph and map wild animals, insects and plants found in your neighborhood, local parks, on hiking trails, and in other natural areas. The kick off to the 2024 LA BioBlitz Challenge will take place between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024 […]
This year California Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 21, 2024, so get ready for the chance to get out there and do you part in cleaning up LA’s rivers, creeks, lakes and beaches before the first rain of the season – typically called the first flush – washes trash and pollutants into our local […]
Summer is the perfect time to let your furry friend enjoy the outdoors with total freedom and meet some new friends along the way. LA has a number of fantastic off-leash dog parks where your pup can run free, socialize, and play their hearts out. We’re going to share with you a few of our […]
Everyone wishes they could have a dog’s life – no worries or stress about things like money or jobs. Instead, you just get to sit around all day in the yard sleeping and wait for pets and food. Actually – that does sound like it’d get pretty boring pretty fast, doesn’t it? It’s no wonder […]
