The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) assembled a Special Animals List that compiles 930 taxa, including information on their level of risk. All animals tracked by the CDFW´s California Natural Diversity Database are considered...
I moved to Beachwood Canyon from my hometown of San Diego 13 years ago. Honestly, if I´d had my way back then, I would have moved straight to the beach and never looked back. But my boyfriend at the time wanted to be near both nature and his work, so we...
Griffith Park is home to a strange plant by the common name of California Dodder (Cuscusta californica). Dodder can be found on every slope of the Park. Many people describe it as spaghetti or noodles that become entangled and twisted as it climbs onto the...
Griffith Park has been ahead of the game when it comes to sustainability and water recapturing. Long before it became a popular practice, the Park was employing modern practices. One of the best examples is in Fern Dell. You´ve all seen the little stream that...
Note: FoGP´s view on heritage gardens, also known as folk gardens: Today we don´t advocate that individuals pick up shovels to create a new garden in Griffith Park; we´d rather folks join our planting opportunities or work with RAP on specific...
