• 2026 LA Nature Quest: The Adventure Begins at Griffith Park

    Griffith Park Visitor Center 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Get ready for the ultimate outdoor adventure at Griffith Park, where you'll embark on a nature quest like never before! Celebrate the Launch of the 2026 LA Nature Quest! This citywide project invites Angelenos of all ages to explore their neighborhoods and photograph wild plants, animals, insects, and fungi throughout October. Each photo helps scientists […]

  • Fern Dell Preparation for Coming Winter Storms Continues

    Fern Dell, Griffith Park Section 9 Parking Lot (top of Fern Dell)

    Friends of Griffith Park volunteers have been working in this area since Earth Day in preparation of the winter storms. We began cleaning the area near Parking Lot #9 at the northern end and have been steadily moving toward Los Feliz Blvd. Currently, we're working near the section where Fern Dell and Red Oak Drive […]

  • Announcing the 2026 Raptor Study Results

    Cooper Hawk fledglings / image: Nurit Katz   Our LA Raptor Study leaders will share the results of this year’s LA Raptor Study on a Zoom presentation. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the study that gathers data from our dedicated community scientists. Understanding how our urban raptors are faring could be vital to […]

  • FoGP is heading back to the “Jewel of Griffith Park” – Fern Dell

      Got an hour or two to spare? Come join FoGP for a fun event in the Dell! We're heading back to Fern Dell to continue cleaning the stream beds from the restoration area down to the pedestrian bridge. Look for parking along the street (near Trails Café} or head up to Parking Lot #9 […]

  • FoGP’s Last Saturday of June Hike is Quickly Approaching!

    Time to Hit the Trails... Saturday June 27, 2026 / hike will begin at 8 AM! Don't forget – come join FoGP board members and tackle one of the Griffith Park Explorer segments... GP-eX #10 Cosmic Climb – Heart of Griffith Park! Meet at Parking Lot #9 (Hike will begin just E of Lot 9 […]

  • Come Cheer the Runners… Pride Run 2026

    Crystal Springs Picnic Area 4659 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA

    Join the fun... FoGP will have a tent so come hang with us as we cheer 'em on! Info below. First runners take to the trail at 7:30 AM

  • FoGP is Heading Back to Fern Canyon

    Fern Canyon, Griffith Park Meet at the Griffith Park Merry-go-Round Parking Lot

    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! Please dress comfortably… old clothes, comfy shoes, plus a hat and sunscreen. If you have gloves, […]

  • FoGP-led Hikes – GP-eX #9

    Mineral Wells Picnic Area Mineral Wells Road

    The Toyon-Folk Garden Loop begins at the Mineral Wells Parking Lot and it's an intermediate hike with a gain of 1,050 feet along the trail. We encourage folks to go to the GP-eX site for further information before this event to learn about the ease/difficulty of the hike. We’ll also have a sign-sheet available for […]