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 […]
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” These wise words from Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax”, a rallying cry against deforestation and the destruction of the natural environment, rings especially true in a city as urbanized and concrete-laden as Los Angeles. However, amidst the towering buildings […]
When the summer heat sets in, we cannot overstate the importance of keeping cool. As temperatures rise, heat exhaustion or heat stroke become ever-increasing causes of human mortality – especially in hot, concrete cities like Los Angeles. While cranking up the AC is a classic go-to for relieving the heat, it isn’t exactly the most […]
The summer sun is here to grace our shores once more – and there’s no better time to express our love for the beach. The first week of July each year is national Clean Beaches Week, a weeklong celebration which focuses on the importance of keeping our beaches free of trash and pollution. Tidy, trash-free […]
The 4th of July is full of festivities, family gatherings, and, of course, fireworks. These bright, sparkly displays may dazzle the eye, but their environmental impact is far from delightful. As we gear up for this year’s Independence Day, we’d like to take a moment to explore both the impacts of fireworks and discover some […]
While MacArthur Lake and Park may not be ready for its closeup as a staycation destination this summer, the City of Los Angeles is working on a project, which will enhance the park’s aesthetics and add to its existing amenities, making it a destination for Angelenos for decades to come. The MacArthur Lake Stormwater Capture […]
