On Oct. 11, FoGP volunteers will clear debris from these historic streambeds and tackle more invasives at the Bird Sanctuary in preparation of the coming winter rains. And a quick explanation of why we try to get ahead of invasives is simple: they tend to crowd out natives. We've seen first-hand what happens when invasives […]
Make plans to join Friends of Griffith Park as we celebrate NEEF (National Public Lands Day) this year. The FoGP project will take place on Sat., Sept. 27th when we'll meet at the Mineral Wells sign (lots of parking in this area, btw), and walk to the northern end of the picnic area. The Toyon […]
Dear Park Volunteers... we hope you’re enjoying your summer – the hot days and the cool, balmy evenings... We’re going back to the Anza Garden which is located at the northeast corner of Crystal Springs Picnic Area. So head into the Crystal Springs area, turn left into the parking lot, and head toward the freeway. […]
On Saturday, July 12th, we’ll be working across the street from Trails Café in the native garden. During these summer months, FoGP volunteers provide maintenance to native planted areas to ensure they get the necessary tools to survive – including removal of weeds and distribution of mulch which better holds the moisture. However, keep in […]
The Friends of Griffith Park will be holding its next conservation event Saturday, June 7th. We’re meeting at the Merry-go-round Parking Lot entrance and walking up to the catch basins at the bottom of Fern Canyon. We’ll be removing invasive plants that tend to overwhelm disturbed areas (and these catch basins are definitely disturbed). As […]
Hooray for the rains... they help replenish our aquifers and in the spring, waters flow more easily down the streambeds. They also remind us of the old saying... April showers bring many more May flowers, so we have something to look forward to come spring! That said, we'll be meeting at the entrance of the […]
FoGP will be partnering with LA Recreation and Parks (RAP) and CD 4's Nithya Raman for a native planting at the GP Visitor Center. Earth Day is very special... this embrace of the environment began on April 22, 1970 when approximately 20 million Americans came out to attend volunteer events across the country. And while […]
Spring is the time for maintenance – so we’re heading back to the Fern Dell area, continuing to clean fallen branches and other storm debris. Once we get more rain (hopefully soon), we'll conduct another volunteer effort – placing plants and mulch in the same area. Look for our signage – we'll be across the […]
On Sat., Feb. 8, Friends of Griffith Park is heading back to the area across from the Greek Theatre... a perfect spot as we continue to help this Parkland. Of course we´ll provide tools and gloves, but if you have a favorite well-worn pair, please feel free to bring them. We urge you to […]
On Sat., Jan. 25, Friends of Griffith Park is heading back to the area across from the Greek Theatre... a perfect beginning to a new year as we continue to help this Park. This event was originally scheduled for Jan. 18 – unfortunately RAP maintenance was unable to assist with providing mulch due to […]