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SUMMARY:This October\, FoGP is Returning to the Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION: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 are removed – natives thrive! \nIf you look along the hillsides\, pockets of caterpillar phacelia are clearly evident up the slopes – an indicator that our efforts have been helpful in returning natives to an area devastated by the 2007 fire. We hope everyone will continue to support our efforts. Don’t forget to bring a friend! \nPlease dress comfortably… old clothes\, comfy shoes\, plus a hat and sunscreen. If you have gloves\, bring them\, although we do have gloves on hand.\nWe’ll provide tools and water (if you bring a bottle\, you can always refill). \nGet ready\, get set\, join the fun and continue to celebrate the uniqueness of Griffith Park!
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/this-october-fogp-is-returning-to-the-bird-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Bird Sanctuary\, Griffith Park\, 2900 N. Vermont Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T083000
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day
DESCRIPTION: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 Trail begins here and has seen a huge invasive plant buildup that needs removal. \nWe’ll divide into two groups and focus our efforts on two key areas\, The first area is the catch basin at the top of Mineral Wells that’s filled with invasive plants. The second area is where the Toyon Trail begins\, eventually arriving at the Composting Facility. There’s also a great deal of invasive plants along this trail which requires our attention. \nWe strongly recommend that you wear closed-toed shoes\, long (lightweight) pants\, a hat\, and sunscreen. We’ll supply hand tools\, trash bags for weeds\, work gloves\, water\, and cups. However\, we’re encouraging folks to bring cutting tools such as hand pruners\, loopers\, bows\, and hand saws for trimming branches. And if you have your own work gloves and a water container\, we suggest you bring them. Thanks! \nIf you’ve not already completed and submitted one of our Volunteer Agreement forms\, you’ll need to do so before you’re allowed to work in the park per LA Rec and Parks (RAP). Please complete the form\, scan it\, and email it back to rossarnold1213@gmail.com\, or bring the completed form to this project. If you’ve already completed a form\, you will only need to sign in when you arrive at the worksite.\n\n\nAs always\, we look forward to seeing you at the event! Don’t forget to sign up at https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/volunteer \nFor more information on NEEF: https://www.neefusa.org/npld/griffith-park-city-los-angeles-mineral-wells-picnic-area-north-end-along-toyon-trail/removing \n\n 
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/national-public-lands-day-2/
LOCATION:Mineral Wells Picnic Area\, Mineral Wells Road
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T083000
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SUMMARY:FoGP will be back at the Anza Garden
DESCRIPTION:Dear Park Volunteers… we hope you’re enjoying your summer –  the hot days and the cool\, balmy evenings…\n\nWe’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.\n\nWe’ll be pulling weeds\, invasive grasses and other invasive plants\, and then spreading mulch. This mulch helps to slow the return of weeds and it adds nutrients to the soil and reduces evaporation during the warmer months of summer. There’s also a large tree branch that needs to be removed.\n\nWe strongly recommend that you wear closed-toed shoes\, long (lightweight) pants\, a hat\, and sunscreen.  We’ll supply hand tools\, trash bags for weeds\, work gloves\, water\, and cups.  If you have your own work gloves and a water container\, we suggest you bring them.\n\nAnd\, If you’ve not already completed and submitted one of our Volunteer Agreement forms\, you’ll need to do so before you’re allowed to work in the park per LA Rec and Parks. Please complete the form\, scan it\, and email it back to rossarnold1213@gmail.com\, or bring the completed form to your first project. If you’ve completed this form already\, you will only need to sign in when you arrive at the worksite.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at the event!\n\nRoss Arnold\, FoGP Volunteer Coordinator
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/fogp-will-be-back-at-the-anza-garden/
LOCATION:Anza Native Garden\, 4659 Crystal Springs Road\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T110000
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SUMMARY:July’s Fern Dell Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHowever\, keep in mind – on the weekends\, parking in the Park is always a challenge; therefore if there’s no street parking\, please check for a space at Parking Lot #9\, located to the north of Trails Café. \n\n\nFoGP supplies hand tools\, work gloves\, and water\, but if you have your own work gloves and or water container\, we urge you to bring these items with you. Please wear closed-toed shoes or boots\, long pants\, bring a hat\, and make sure you slather on the sunscreen. Also\, LA RAP requires FoGP to have a signed Volunteer Agreement form for everyone working in the Park. Download and either return in person or email to Ross Arnold rossarnold1213@gmail.com.\n\nAnd if you can’t make this event\, but would like to stay in touch with the organization\, like us on Facebook\, and/or bookmark our website.
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/julys-fern-dell-volunteer-event-2/
LOCATION:Trails Café\, 2333 Fern Dell Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90068
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T083000
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SUMMARY:Back to Fern Canyon for More Maintenance...
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Griffith Park will be holding its next conservation event Saturday\, June 7th.\n\nWe’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).\n\nAs usual\, we strongly recommend wearing close-toed shoes or hiking boots\, long pants\, sunscreen\, and a hat.  We supply the hand tools\, plastic bags\, work gloves\, and water\, but if you have your own pair of gloves\, we encourage you to bring them. Same with water containers – bring them if you have them.\n\nIf you have not completed one of our Volunteer Agreement forms\, you will need to complete one before you volunteer in the Park. Please complete the form\, scan it\, and email back to rossarnold1213@gmail.com. If you’ve already completed / submitted a form in the past\, just sign-in when you arrive at the meeting spot.\n\nAlso\, If you’re interested in organizing a project in the Park for your organization\, club\, company\, or group\, please reach out at Volunteer page on our website – someone will contact you. If you’re available during the week and would like to pitch in\, we have a small group going out on Wednesdays to remove invasive plants in the Park. This group works from 8:00 to 10:00 AM.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you on Saturday\, June 7th!\n\n\n(one of our previous invasive removals carted out a large amount of the castor bean)\n 
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/back-to-fern-canyon-for-more-maintenance/
LOCATION:Fern Canyon\, Griffith Park\, Griffith Park Merry-go-Round Parking Lot
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T110000
DTSTAMP:20250429T224532Z
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SUMMARY:We're Heading Back to Fern Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Hooray for the rains… they help replenish our aquifers and in the spring\, waters flow more easily down the streambeds. \nThey also remind us of the old saying… April showers bring many more May flowers\, so we have something to look forward to come spring! \nThat said\, we’ll be meeting at the entrance of the first Merry-go-round Parking Lot. We’ll walk up into Fern Canyon to remove weeds and invasive plants\, and do some maintenance/repair along the trail. \nAs per RAP\, everyone needs to complete one of our Volunteer Agreement Forms or have one on file. \nWe highly suggest that folks wear long pants\, closed-toed shoes\, and bring a hat. If you have some fab gloves\, please bring\, but we do provide.\nWe also urge you to wear sunscreen\, and if you have a water bottle\, bring it.
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/were-heading-back-to-fern-canyon/
LOCATION:Fern Canyon\, Griffith Park\, Griffith Park Merry-go-Round Parking Lot
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20250404T004340Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date – EARTH DAY 2025
DESCRIPTION:FoGP will be partnering with LA Recreation and Parks (RAP)\nand CD 4’s Nithya Raman for a native planting at the GP Visitor Center. \nEarth 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. \nAnd while the movement continues\, it’s become even more important to acknowledge the need for protecting Mother Earth\, especially during the times when climate denial is so prevalent in the US. \nfor more information on the importance of Earth Day\, go to…\nhttps://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/april-22/
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/save-the-date-earth-day-2025-details-coming-soon/
LOCATION:Griffith Park Visitor Center\, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T110000
DTSTAMP:20250217T182248Z
CREATED:20250215T211505Z
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SUMMARY:Back to Fern Dell
DESCRIPTION: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 street from Trails Café. \nOf course we provide tools and gloves\, but if you have a favorite well-worn pair\, please feel free to bring them. We urge you to always wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting REALLY DIRTY and don a hat and sunscreen as this IS California. \nRoll up your sleeves for a few hours of fun with friends. What could be better afterward than grabbing a coffee and a tasty snake at Trails? It’s the best way to start your weekend. \nSat.\, March 8 / 8:30-11AM (across from Trails Cafe)\nBTW… we’re required by RAP to have volunteer agreement forms on hand for everyone working in the Park. If you haven’t filled one out\, please do it today and send to FoGP Volunteer Coordinator Ross Arnold… ross@friendsofgriffithpark.org. \nHope to see you out in the Park!
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/back-to-fern-dell/
LOCATION:Trails Café\, 2333 Fern Dell Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90068
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T110000
DTSTAMP:20250204T221935Z
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SUMMARY:FoGP Volunteers Will be Back in the Greek Theatre area
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn 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. \nOf 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 always wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting REALLY DIRTY and don a hat and sunscreen as this IS California. \nIf you’ve volunteered with us in the past\, you know Rec and Parks requires a volunteer agreement from all participants so if you haven’t filled one out yet\, please do so and send along to ross@friendsofgriffithpark.org. We´ll also have a few agreements available at the event (just in case). \nHope to see you out at the event… Park at the Greek Theatre and don’t forget to cross to the site (LOOK FOR OUR SIGNAGE!) If you can’t make this event\, please make plans for future events. \nDon’t forget to check back for upcoming events!
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/next-up-fogp-volunteers-are-returning-to-fern-dell/
LOCATION:Greek Theatre\, 2700 N Vermont Ave.\, Los Angeles\, 90027
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T110000
DTSTAMP:20250116T223531Z
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled Greek Theatre Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn 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 the recent fire at Runyon Canyon… so hope folks can join this event! \nOf 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 always wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting REALLY DIRTY and don a hat and sunscreen as this IS California. \nIf you’ve volunteered with us in the past\, you know Rec and Parks requires volunteer agreements\, so if you haven’t filled one out yet\, please do so and send along to Ross. We´ll also have a few agreements available at the event (just in case). \nHope to see you out at the event… Park at the Greek Theatre and don’t forget to cross to the site (LOOK FOR OUR SIGNAGE!) If you can’t make this event\, please make plans for future events. \nLOOK FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENT: Sat.\, Feb. 8 in Fern Dell (same bat-time…)
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/rescheduled-greek-theatre-event/
LOCATION:Greek Theatre\, 2700 N Vermont Ave.\, Los Angeles\, 90027
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T110000
DTSTAMP:20250116T230217Z
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SUMMARY:HONORING MLK DAY!
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAs folks know… Martin Luther King Day is a day set aside to honor and celebrate the life and works of this civil rights icon.\n\nFoGP volunteers will spend the morning raking leaves and gathering branches along trails\, courtesy of the last big windstorms. \nWe’ll meet across the street from Trails Café (LOOK FOR OUR SIGNAGE) \nIf you’re interested in joining in\, we request several things… we´ll provide tools and gloves\, but if you have a favorite well-worn pair\, please bring them. We urge you to always wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting REALLY DIRTY and don a hat and sunscreen as this IS California. Ross will provide water and paper cups and folks are always welcome to bring their water bottle and fill up. \nIf you’ve volunteered with us in the past\, you know Rec and Parks requires volunteer agreements\, so if you haven’t filled one out yet\, please do so and send along to Ross. We´ll also have a few agreements available at the event (just in case). \nWhile there is some parking along the street\, if you cannot find parking\, drive to Parking Lot #9 (to the north). \nHope to see you at this event… If you can’t make it\, please make plans for future events. \nLOOK FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENT: Sat.\, Feb. 8 in Fern Dell (same bat-time…)
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/honoring-mlk-day/
LOCATION:Fern Dell\, Griffith Park\, Section 9 Parking Lot (top of Fern Dell)
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T110000
DTSTAMP:20250117T001039Z
CREATED:20250103T002253Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to 2025 – This Event has Been Rescheduled for Jan. 25
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED\nUNTIL JAN. 25 DUE TO RECENT FIRE IN RUNYON CANYON!\n \n 
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/welcome-to-2025-now-its-time-to-roll-up-our-volunteer-sleeves/
LOCATION:Greek Theatre\, 2700 N Vermont Ave.\, Los Angeles\, 90027
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T110000
DTSTAMP:20241202T231103Z
CREATED:20241202T231103Z
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SUMMARY:FoGP Volunteers are again heading back to Fern Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Fern Canyon is one of our very special volunteer projects because this was one of the areas decimated by the 2007 fire that swept through Griffith Park. FoGP continues to help the healing process by occasionally going in and eliminating invasive plants (castor bean comes to mind) to help natives gain ground. If you’ve never hiked or visited this spot\, now’s your opportunity to discover this lush canyon. \nAs usual\, we´ll provide tools and gloves\, but if you have a favorite pair you love\, please feel free to bring them. We urge you to always wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting REALLY DIRTY! \nIf you’ve volunteered with us in the past\, you know Rec and Parks requires volunteer agreements\, so if you haven’t filled one out\, please do so and send along to Ross. We´ll also have a few agreements available at the event just in case.
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/fogp-volunteers-are-again-heading-back-to-fern-canyon/
LOCATION:Fern Canyon\, Griffith Park  Meet at the Griffith Park Merry-go-Round Parking Lot
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T110000
DTSTAMP:20241108T175615Z
CREATED:20241108T175615Z
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SUMMARY:FoGP is heading back in Fern Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Fern Canyon is one of our special volunteer projects because this was one of the areas completely decimated by the 2007 fire that swept through Griffith Park. Years later\, Marshall High students came to Fern Canyon and placed natives to help the area regrow. FoGP continues to help the process by occasionally going in and eliminating invasive plants to help natives gain ground. BTW\, this area is adjacent to one of many canyon-fed stream beds throughout the Park. If you’ve never hiked or visited this spot\, now’s your opportunity to discover this lush canyon. \nAs usual\, we´ll provide tools and gloves\, but if you have a favorite pair you love\, please feel free to bring them. We urge you to always wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting REALLY DIRTY! \nIf you’ve volunteered with us in the past\, you know Rec and Parks requires volunteer agreements\, so if you haven’t filled one out\, please do so and send along to Ross. We´ll also have a few agreements available at the event just in case.
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/fogp-is-heading-back-in-fern-canyon/
LOCATION:Fern Canyon\, Griffith Park\, Griffith Park Merry-go-Round Parking Lot
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T110000
DTSTAMP:20240827T192850Z
CREATED:20240605T042236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T192850Z
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day is Coming – and You’re Invited!
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating National Public Lands Day by removing Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) and Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata) from the trail near the Tregnan Golf Academy. Park in the Train/Pony Rides Parking Lot and then walk across the street to the picnic table where FoGP will have a Welcome Table set-up. Before anyone may volunteer in Griffith Park\, they must first complete a Volunteer Agreement which will also be available at the table\, if you have not already completed this form. You will be able to sign-in and receive safety instruction and directions to the site. After brief remarks about the project\, we’ll head up the Cadman Trail next to the Golf Academy and divide into small groups to tackle the invasive plants. Invasive plants will be cut down\, with seed pods carefully cut off and bagged. These cut plants will be hauled off by Maintenance Division of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The seed pods will be placed into trash cans. We’re focusing our efforts on several acres! \nWe strongly recommend that everyone wear closed-toed shoes or boots\, long pants\, a hat\, and sunscreen.  We always supply work gloves and water\, but if you have your own gloves and water container\, please bring them. We will have a limited amount of pruning tools so if you have gardening pruning tools such as hand pruners\, loppers\, tree limb saws\, bow saws\, and or pole pruners\, we ask that you please bring them. \nIf we get sufficient numbers of folks volunteering on this day\, we should be able to remove all invasives in the lower area\, and we may be able to move higher up the trail to other areas of invasive plants. \nHope to see you out in the Park for this event! \nCheck out the NEEF website for more information about this\, and other events… https://www.neefusa.org/news/registration-national-public-lands-day-2024-volunteer-events-now-open
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/national-public-lands-day-is-coming/
LOCATION:Griffith Park & Southern Railroad\, 4400 Crystal Springs Dr.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T110000
DTSTAMP:20240801T184804Z
CREATED:20240801T184804Z
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SUMMARY:We’re Going Back to Anza Native Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Yes… we know it’s hot\, but Griffith Park is calling and we’ve got work to do! \nOur Anza Native Garden needs some love\, so we’re heading out to weed and drop mulch in the garden near Crystal Springs Picnic Area that we planted a few years back. \nLook for FoGP signage: we’ll be meeting in the Crystal Springs Parking Lot adjacent to the golf course. \nPlease dress for the heat… in other words\, come comfortably dressed. We’ll provide gloves and tools but if you have a favorite pair of gloves\, please bring ’em. We also urge you to wear a hat and sunscreen. Bring a water bottle and we’ll provide water! \nBTW… we’re required by RAP to have volunteer agreement forms on hand for everyone working in the Park. If you haven’t filled one out\, please do so today and send to FoGP Volunteer Coordinator rossarnold1213@gmail.com. \nHope to see you out in the Park – it’ll be lots of fun!
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/were-going-back-to-anza-native-garden/
LOCATION:Crystal Springs Picnic Area\, 4659 Crystal Springs Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T110000
DTSTAMP:20240710T012423Z
CREATED:20240703T040832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T012423Z
UID:339242-1720859400-1720868400@friendsofgriffithpark.org
SUMMARY:Saturday\, July 13 – Weeding & Mulching Across from Trails Café
DESCRIPTION:Just think… you can do something good for the Park\, and then treat yourself to coffee and a pastry across the street.\nIt’s a win-win! \nWe’ll be weeding and dropping mulch in the garden we planted a few years back. The weeds are a product of the past winter rains\, and while we’ve tried to keep them to a minimum\, it’s been a challenge! The mulch will help to keep the weed population down\, and help keep moisture in these plants… especially during the hot summer we’re currently experiencing. \nLook for the signs… we’ll be across the street from Trails Café. If you can find street parking\, great. If not\, drive up the road to #9 Lot and walk down. \nDress for the heat… in other words come comfortably dressed. We provide the tools but if you have a fav pair of gloves\, please bring ’em. Also\, wear a hat and sunscreen\, even though this area is fairly shady in the morning. Bring a water bottle and we will provide water! \nBTW… we’re required by RAP to have volunteer agreement forms on hand for everyone working in the Park. If you haven’t filled one out\, please do it today and send to FoGP Volunteer Coordinator Ross Arnold. \nHope to see you out in the Park!
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/saturday-july-13-weeding-mulching-across-from-trails-cafe/
LOCATION:Trails Café\, 2333 Fern Dell Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90068
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T110000
DTSTAMP:20240525T031607Z
CREATED:20240525T031607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T031607Z
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SUMMARY:It's back to the Bird Sanctuary we go...
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Griffith Park is heading back to the Bird Sanctuary AGAIN as we continue to clear debris from streambeds and tackle more invasives. A quick explanation of why we try to get ahead of the invasives: they tend to crowd out natives. We’ve seen first-hand what happens when invasives are removed – natives thrive! \nThere’s a example of this\, btw… pockets of caterpillar phacelia are evident along slopes – an indicator that our efforts have been helpful returning natives to this area that was devastated by the 2007 fire. We hope everyone who showed up on Earth Day will continue to support our efforts. Don’t forget to bring a friend! \nPlease dress comfortably… old clothes\, comfy shoes\, plus a hat and sunscreen. If you have gloves\, bring them\, although we do have gloves on hand.\nWe’ll provide tools and water (if you bring a bottle\, you can always refill). \nGet ready\, get set\, join the fun and continue to celebrate Griffith Park!
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/its-back-to-the-bird-sanctuary-we-go/
LOCATION:Bird Sanctuary\, Griffith Park\, 2900 N. Vermont Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T110000
DTSTAMP:20240508T173907Z
CREATED:20240422T195654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T173907Z
UID:339144-1716021000-1716030000@friendsofgriffithpark.org
SUMMARY:FoGP is Heading Back to the Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Griffith Park is heading back to the Bird Sanctuary to continue our Earth Day efforts. We’ll weed\, place mulch in the garden and water the new plants placed on April 20. We hope everyone who showed up on that day will continue to support our efforts. Don’t forget to bring a friend! \nDon’t forget to dress comfortably… old clothes\, comfy shoes\, plus a hat and sunscreen. \nIf you have gloves\, bring them\, although we do have gloves on hand.\nWe’ll provide tools and water (if you bring a bottle\, you can always refill) \nGet ready\, get set\, join the fun and celebrate Mother Earth!
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/fogp-is-heading-back-to-the-bird-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Bird Sanctuary\, Griffith Park\, 2900 N. Vermont Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T110000
DTSTAMP:20240329T195019Z
CREATED:20240329T195019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T195019Z
UID:338823-1713601800-1713610800@friendsofgriffithpark.org
SUMMARY:Join Friends of Griffith Park for an Earth Day Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nDon’t forget to dress comfortably… old clothes\, comfy shoes\, plus a hat and sunscreen.\nIf you have gloves\, bring them\, although we do have gloves on hand.\nWe’ll provide tools and water (if you bring a bottle\, you can always refill) \nGet ready\, get set\, join the fun and celebrate Mother Earth!
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/join-friends-of-griffith-park-for-an-earth-day-event/
LOCATION:Bird Sanctuary\, Griffith Park\, 2900 N. Vermont Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T200000
DTSTAMP:20240324T232556Z
CREATED:20240303T224033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T232556Z
UID:338611-1710442800-1710446400@friendsofgriffithpark.org
SUMMARY:Fern Dell Revitalization Zoom Call
DESCRIPTION:On March 14\, consultants from Craftwater Engineering will be on hand to explain the scope of the Fern Dell revitalization project\, along with FoGP board members who have worked so hard to help revive and modernize water usage in Fern Dell. \nAttendees will have an opportunity to address these and other questions about the project on the Zoom call.
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/fern-dell-revitalization-zoom-call/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Zoom Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T110000
DTSTAMP:20240303T230655Z
CREATED:20240302T193912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T230655Z
UID:338162-1709973000-1709982000@friendsofgriffithpark.org
SUMMARY:FoGP Volunteers are Heading Back to Griffith Park's Fern Canyon
DESCRIPTION:It´s been awhile since we hiked into this area to conduct some work and while it´s a good thing that some Park natives planted years ago are thriving\, the area could definitely use a few hands and followup. \nBTW\, this sweet charming area is adjacent to one of the many canyon-fed stream beds in the Park. If you´ve never been here\, it´s your opportunity to discover one of the many areas destroyed in the 2007 fire\, yet this has come back nicely. For more information on these restoration efforts\, we created a brochure highlighting the Marshall High students who worked on the project. \nAs usual\, we´ll provide tools and gloves\, but if you have a favorite pair you love\, please feel free to bring them. We urge you to always wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting REALLY DIRTY! \nIf you’ve volunteered with us in the past\, you know Rec and Parks requires volunteer agreements\, so if you haven’t filled one out\, please do so and send along to Ross. We´ll also have a few available at the event just in case.
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/fogp-volunteers-are-heading-back-to-griffith-parks-fern-canyon/
LOCATION:Fern Canyon\, Griffith Park\, Griffith Park Merry-go-Round Parking Lot
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T110000
DTSTAMP:20240303T094648Z
CREATED:20240118T210953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T094648Z
UID:338100-1707553800-1707562800@friendsofgriffithpark.org
SUMMARY:Planting Event Across from Greek Theatre
DESCRIPTION:We’re heading back to the area across the street from the Greek to mulch\, weed and plant more natives to take advantage of winter storms dropping more wet stuff. \nWhile we’ve made some headway in this area\, there’s always more to be done! We’ll be placing more natives so when spring arrives\, you’ll see more blooms along these hillsides\, a testament to volunteer efforts. \nPark in the Greek parking lot and cross the street (look for our signage). As always\, we recommend wearing long pants\, bring a hat (and if you have a favorite pair of gloves\, bring ’em\, and don’t forget the sunscreen. Of course we’ll supply all of the tools needed. We also supply water and work gloves\, but suggest if you have a water bottle\, please bring it. \nIf you’ve volunteered in the past\, you don’t need to fill in a Volunteer Agreement —  if you’re a first timer\, it’s important you fill this out and either send to Ross ross@friendsofgriffithpark.org\, or bring with you. \nAnd if you’re a member of an organization looking for community service\, we may be the “ticket’… Leave the info on FoGP’s VOLUNTEER NOW and someone will contact you. Thanks.
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/planting-event-across-from-greek-theatre/
LOCATION:Greek Theatre\, 2700 N Vermont Ave.\, Los Angeles\, 90027
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T110000
DTSTAMP:20240303T094652Z
CREATED:20231231T003240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T094652Z
UID:338061-1705739400-1705748400@friendsofgriffithpark.org
SUMMARY:We're Heading Back to the Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:It’s back to the Bird Sanctuary for additional work between the rains… We´ll be cleaning the stream beds of leaves\, branches\, and debris because the heavy rains tend to create floods in this area. We’ll also be pulling weeds which is always great fun. \nAs far as parking near this site; we strongly suggest that you park at the Greek Theater and walk up. It’s roughly a 10-minute walk unless you — like me — walk slow. \nWe highly recommend that you wear long pants\, bring a hat (and if you have a favorite pair of gloves\, bring ’em\, and don’t forget the sunscreen. We’ll supply all of the tools needed. We do supply water and work gloves\, if you have a water bottle\, please bring it. \nIf you’ve volunteered in the past\, you don’t need to fill in a Volunteer Agreement\, but if you’re a first timer\, it’s important you fill this out and either send to Ross at rossarnold1213@gmail.com\, or bring with you. \nAnd if you’re a member of an organization looking for community service\, we may be the “ticket’… Leave the info on the VOLUNTEER NOW button at the top of the Home Page\, and someone will contact you. Thanks.
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/were-heading-back-to-the-bird-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Bird Sanctuary\, Griffith Park\, 2900 N. Vermont Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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