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 of […]
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 both […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stormwater capture projects will soon transform two Wilmington neighborhoods Thanks to funding received by LA Sanitation and Environment from LA County’s Safe Clean Water Program’s regional program, two stormwater capture projects will soon transform two Wilmington area neighborhoods. Utilizing nature-based solutions, these two capital improvement projects will simultaneously improve regional water quality and provide […]
Happy New Year, Angelenos! We hope your holiday season was a time filled with warmth and goodness with family and friends. As we enter the New Year, it’s time for resolutions—you know, the things you write down on a list that then mysteriously gets “misplaced” or “organized away” somewhere a week later. We’ve all been […]
Los Angeles City Council President Pro Tempore Mitch O’Farrell, along with leaders from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN), announced the City’s Christmas Tree Recycling Program, including useful tips on how Angelenos can properly dispose of and recycle their Christmas Trees following the holiday season. “Angelenos can celebrate the […]
