Books are a perfect opportunity to introduce your child to environmental topics. Want to ensure the eco-reading time with your child is impactful? Here are five tips to enhance your child’s reading comprehension: If the weather allows, read outside! There’s nothing like learning about nature in nature! Cater toward the environmental topics your child […]
The nearly one mile of newly renovated alleyways will capture polluted stormwater and serve as safe walking and biking paths for residents LOS ANGELES – Today, Trust for Public Land (TPL), Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment (LASAN), and Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr. announce the official groundbreaking of The Central-Jefferson and Quincy Jones Green […]
Why is the sky blue? Where do clouds come from? Where does trash go? According to a British study, children dish out 73 questions a day! Children are very curious and often question how and why the world works the way it does. Introducing children to environmental books not only helps them make sense […]
Tired of virtual tours? Eager to spring outdoors? You’re in luck because Garden Tour season is upon us! Here are some great options for you: Native Plant Garden Tour The Theodore Payne Foundation’s Native Plant Garden Tour is on April 23rd and 24th! Ticket includes admission to 30+ gardens across LA for both days, […]
The MacArthur Lake Stormwater Capture Project, which is being led by the City of Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), is implementing a regional multibenefit stormwater project in MacArthur Park as part of the region’s efforts under Los Angeles County’s Safe […]
Plants flourish when they have other plant friends helping them out – just like people! When planning a new plant rotation, you can create mini thriving communities by implementing companion planting. What exactly is companion planting? Companion planting is simply growing two or more plants near each other for the benefit of one or […]
Looking to dig into composting at home? Want some expert gardening tips? Join LA Sanitation & Environment for a FREE Home Composting and Urban Gardening workshop (registration required). While these workshops were previously canceled to keep everyone safe in light of COVID, they are back up and running every Saturday from March until June from […]
Did you know that a typical household leak can waste up to 10,000 gallons of water a year when they go undetected? To help us stop this potential waste of water, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is running their annual Fix a Leak Week from March 14 – March 20, 2022. As part of this […]
Interested in taking your rainwater harvesting to the next level? Creating a rain garden in your yard may be something you’d consider. Rain gardens are easy to build and offer an attractive way to allow stormwater to percolate into underground aquifers, which will help create a more environmentally sustainable Los Angeles. If a rain […]
Learn How to Make a More Sustainable Home Plus Take Advantage of Rain Barrel Rebates! Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment’s Watershed Protection Program will host a FREE Zoom webinar to educate Los Angeles-area homeowners about the benefits of rainwater harvesting and owning rain barrels, while showcasing how to properly maintain them just in time […]
