As folks know... Martin Luther King Day is a day set aside to honor and celebrate the life and works of this civil rights icon. FoGP volunteers will spend the morning raking leaves and gathering branches along trails, courtesy of the last big […]
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL JAN. 25 DUE TO RECENT FIRE IN RUNYON CANYON!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Yes... we know it’s hot, but Griffith Park is calling and we’ve got work to do! Our 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. Look for FoGP signage: we’ll be meeting in […]
Just think... you can do something good for the Park, and then treat yourself to coffee and a pastry across the street. It's a win-win! We'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 […]
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! […]
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! Don’t […]
Don't forget to 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 can always refill) Get ready, get set, join the fun and celebrate Mother Earth!