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 […]
“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 […]
