Teachers, students, class parents, and all the other community-minded all-stars out there: have you ever wanted to take part in, or even help plan, a clean-up day? The California Coastal Commission’s 36th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day is right around the corner on September 20th, 2025. This incredible event will include over 70 cleanup sites located […]
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 some tips to enhance your child’s reading comprehension: What to Read, What to Read… If you’re having difficulty talking about these complex issues with your child, pick up a book […]
Every dog deserves a good adventure from time to time! In Los Angeles, we have no shortage of trails where our four-legged hiking buddies can join us out in nature. Spending time on the trail is an excellent bonding activity, not to mention the type of full-body exercise that’s sure to boost your mood (and […]
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 pups can run free, socialize, and play their hearts out. We’re going to share with you a few of our […]
Suitcases packed? Check! Travel plans confirmed? Check! Family excited about going on vacation? Check and check! Home prepped and ready for its own vacay? Ummm… Planning one last getaway before school starts in August? Perhaps it’s a quick weekend camping trip or maybe a road trip to visit the grandparents. It’s time to give your […]
On June 23, 2025, the City of Los Angeles celebrated the opening of the Safe Clean Water Program-funded Haynes Street Greenway Project in Woodland Hills. Los Angeles Councilmember Bob Blumenfield (Council District 3), City representatives and community members attended the ribbon cutting ceremony. Located on a City-owned 5,000-square-foot parcel at 19941 Haynes Street in Woodland […]
As Angelenos, we take great pride in our City–as we should. It’s vibrant, diverse, and full of amazingly unique things to do day in and day out. One of the most extraordinary things about Los Angeles is the chance to enjoy many of these activities with many of our four-legged friends. However, (and this is […]
Angelenos are fortunate to have incredible ocean access which affords us year-round coastal experiences such as water sports, whale watching, and beach combing. Whether you’re a surfer, a sailor, or prefer the simple pleasure of walking along the shore, LA has more than a dozen beaches to explore. As we celebrate National Clean Beaches Week […]
The Ballona Creek Total Maximum Daily Load Project (or Ballona Creek TMDL Project) is the first regional project funded by the Los Angeles County Safe Clean Water Program to begin construction in the City of Los Angeles. Led by LA Sanitation, this watershed-wide, multi-benefit project consists of the construction of two Low Flow Treatment Facilities: […]
LA is closing out the 2024-25 rainy season (typically from October 1 – April 1) having received significantly less than our usual rainfall totals. We’re not in drought conditions yet, but it’s always important to take steps to conserve water. Fortunately, there are a ton of steps that we can take to lower our water […]
