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SUMMARY:Once More... Back to the Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:It may sound redundant\, but for a good reason. When there’s any rain\, debris from the streambeds flows down and into the roadway\, making a huge mess\, so keeping them clean is a important challenge. We’ll also continue to tackle invasives at the Bird Sanctuary in preparation of the coming winter rains since they tend to crowd out natives. \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. We’ll provide tools and water (if you bring a bottle\, you’re welcome to refill). \nIn order to work in the Park per LA Rec and Parks (RAP)\, a VOLUNTEER FORM (note: this form can be filled out on your computer) is required. Fill out the form\, and either email it back to rossarnold1213@gmail.com\, or bring the completed form to the event. \nAlready completed a form? Great! Just sign-in when you arrive at the site! \nGet ready\, get set\, join the fun and continue to celebrate the uniqueness of Griffith Park!
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/once-more-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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SUMMARY:Welcome to 2026!
DESCRIPTION:FoGP volunteers will be doing something different for the first event in Griffith Park. We’ve never really addressed this area before\, so… \nParking Lot #9 is at the top of Fern Dell and this area gets lots of traffic due to the fact it’s the only parking lot in the immediate area. It also gets a fair amount of trash. \nWe”ll be focusing on two areas – invasive weed removal at the entry and then mulch placed to control weeds and rejuvenate plants during hotter months (later in the year). \nWe really hope to see a slew of folks come out to help this area get a bit of love for the new year! \nREMINDER TIME: Please dress comfortably… old clothes\, comfy shoes\, plus a hat and sunscreen. If you have gloves\, bring them\, although we do have gloves on hand. We’ll provide tools and water (if you bring a bottle\, you’re welcome to refill). \nIn order to work in the Park per LA Rec and Parks (RAP)\, a VOLUNTEER FORM (note: this form can be filled out on your computer) is required. Fill out the form\, and either email it back to rossarnold1213@gmail.com\, or bring the completed form to the event. \nAlready completed a form? Great! Just sign-in when you arrive at the site! \nGet ready\, get set\, join the fun and continue to celebrate the uniqueness of Griffith Park! \nIf you have free time on Wednesday mornings\, we have a crew that spends time in different areas\, removing plants like this… if you would be interested in joining\, please contact bettinaboxall@gmail.com \n  \n  \nFor those unfamiliar\, this is a castor bean plant\, and while quite lovely\, it’s highly invasive in Griffith Park \n 
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/welcome-to-2026/
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:20260221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260120T004120Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer in  Fern Dell...
DESCRIPTION:…Afterwards\, Take a Break at Trails Café\nIt’s been awhile since we’ve tackled this area in large numbers so we’re hoping folks can join. \nAnd just think… you can do something good for the Park\, and then treat yourself to coffee and a pastry across the street – a win-win! \nWe’ll be weeding and dropping mulch in the area just across from Trails. 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 success!… in other words come comfortably dressed. We’ll 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’ll provide water! \nBTW… we’re required by RAP to have volunteer 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/volunteer-in-fern-dell-take-a-break-afterwards-at-trails-cafe/
LOCATION:Trails Café\, 2333 Fern Dell Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90068
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:Hooray – Back to the Anza Native Garden
DESCRIPTION:For many who volunteered to create this space\, the Anza Native Garden is very special. This garden is smack-dab next to the freeway\, yet provides an opportunity to educate folks about wealth of native plants that\, at one time flourished in Griffith Park. \nVolunteers will be pulling weeds\, invasive grasses and other invasive plants\, and then spread mulch which helps slow the return of weeds\, adds nutrients to the soil\, and reduces evaporation during the warmer months of summer. \nWe always recommend that you wear closed-toed shoes\, long 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 fillable form 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… and if this is your third volunteer event you can get your very own spiffy new shirt which you can wear with pride!\n 
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/hooray-back-to-the-anza-native-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:20260425T083000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Event at the Bird Sanctuary in Griffith Park
DESCRIPTION:This Earth Day\, FoGP is heading back to the Bird Sanctuary for more… \nThe Bird Sanctuary has a long history as one of the premiere spots to birdwatch in the Park. A brief history of this area can be viewed at A Bird-Friendly Landscape\, A Human Refuge \nVolunteers are always asked to dress comfortably… old clothes and comfy\, closed-toe shoes. While this area is somewhat shady\, we always ask folks to bring a hat and wear sunscreen. If you have gloves\, please bring them\, although we do provide gloves. We’ll provide tools and water (if you bring a bottle\, you can always refill). \nTo work in the park per LA Rec and Parks (RAP)\, you need to complete and submit this Volunteer Agreement Form. Fill out the form\, scan it\, and email it back to rossarnold1213@gmail.com\, or bring the completed form to this project. \nAnd if you’ve already completed a form\, just sign in when you arrive at the worksite! \nWe do not take reservations for this event… JUST SHOW UP! \n 
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/earth-day-event-in-griffith-park/
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:20260509T083000
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SUMMARY:Once Again\, Back to Fern Canyon
DESCRIPTION:FoGP is heading back to Fern Canyon to continue our work in this lovely\, semi-shady Griffith Park spot. \nOver the years we’ve conducted multiple volunteer events in this location\, beginning in 2014 when Marshall High students placed natives in the area that had been devastated by the 2007 fire. \nAnd our challenge – help natives proliferate as they continue to make inroads\, and help maintain the area for the multiple hikers that use these trails. \nAs usual\, we’re meeting at the Merry-go-round Parking Lot entrance (LOOK FOR OUR SIGNAGE). We’ll be hiking up to the catch basins at the bottom of Fern Canyon and remove invasive plants that tend to overwhelm disturbed areas. We’ll also go further up the trail cleaning the area as we go. We strongly recommend wearing closed-toe shoes or hiking boots\, long pants\, sunscreen\, and please don’t forget the 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 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. 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\nAnd\, 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\, May 9th
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/once-again-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:20260606T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T225414Z
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SUMMARY:Tackling Fern Canyon's Drainage Ditch Invasives
DESCRIPTION:FoGP is heading back to Fern Canyon to work in the drainage ditches\, and eliminate fast-growing invasives. \nOver the years we’ve conducted multiple volunteer events in this location\, beginning in 2014 when Marshall High students originally placed natives in this area. \nAnd our challenge – help natives proliferate as they continue to make inroads\, and help maintain the area for the multiple hikers that use these trails. \nAs usual\, we’re meeting at the Merry-go-round Parking Lot entrance (LOOK FOR OUR SIGNAGE). We’ll be hiking up to the catch basins at the bottom of Fern Canyon and remove invasive plants that tend to overwhelm disturbed areas. We’ll also go further up the trail cleaning the area as we go. We strongly recommend wearing closed-toe shoes or hiking boots\, long pants\, sunscreen\, and please don’t forget the 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 if you have them. \nIf you have not completed one of our Volunteer Agreement forms\, you will need to complete one before you volunteer in the Park. 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. \nIf 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. \nWe look forward to seeing you on Saturday\, June 6th!
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/tackling-fern-canyons-drainage-ditch-invasives/
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:20260606T083000
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DTSTAMP:20260601T031024Z
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SUMMARY:FoGP is Heading Back to Fern Canyon
DESCRIPTION:While FoGP volunteers did a great job along the pathway in early May\, we didn’t address the drainage ditches which have been overwhelmed with invasives including castor bean. So we’re heading back to do more work in this area! \nPlease dress comfortably… old clothes\, comfy shoes\, plus a hat and sunscreen. If you have gloves\, bring them\, although we do provide gloves\, tools and water (if you bring a bottle\, you can always refill). \nTo work in the Park per LA Rec and Parks (RAP)\, you will need to complete and submit a Volunteer Agreement form. Fill out the form\, scan and email back to rossarnold1213@gmail.com\, or bring the completed form to this project. \nHave you already completed a form? Great! Just sign in when you arrive at the worksite!\n\nPerhaps your company\, school or organization is interested in partnering with FoGP on a Park volunteer event?\nLet us know – reach out to rossarnold1213@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://friendsofgriffithpark.org/event/fogp-is-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:20260711T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260701T202109Z
CREATED:20260701T202109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T202109Z
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SUMMARY:The "Jewel of Griffith Park" is Looking for Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Fern Dell is one of the loveliest spots in the Park\, which is why FoGP conducts so many volunteer efforts in this area. \nThat said… we’re heading back in early July to continue cleaning the streambeds and adjacent trails – and just think – you can do something good for the Park\, then treat yourself to coffee and a tasty pastry across the street – a win-win! \nLook for the signs…  if you can find street parking\, great. If not\, drive up the road to #9 Lot and walk down. The event will begin near the children’s playground (slightly north of Trails Café}. \nDress for success!… in other words come comfortably dressed. We’ll 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’ll provide water! \nBTW… we’re required by RAP to have volunteer 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/the-jewel-of-griffith-park-is-looking-for-volunteers/
LOCATION:Fern Dell\, Griffith Park\, Section 9 Parking Lot (top of Fern Dell)
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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