FoGP is heading back to Fern Canyon to work in the drainage ditches, and eliminate fast-growing invasives. Over the years we've conducted multiple volunteer events in this location, beginning in 2014 when Marshall High students originally placed natives in this area. And our challenge – help natives proliferate as they continue to make inroads, and […]
We're very excited to announce... A biodiversity hotspot stroll with FoGP Board member Cody Porter on why it’s valuable to take your time out on the trails. Practice the art of paying attention... of looking more closely and learn plant identification techniques as you sharpen your observation skills. Bring your natural curiosity, your sketchpads and […]
FoGP is heading back to Fern Canyon to continue our work in this lovely, semi-shady Griffith Park spot. Over 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. And our challenge – help natives […]
It's been far too long since the last Hike with Jorge... so we're very excited that Jorge is available for this hike. He'll be hiking/talking about the Condor Canyon Fire that destroyed a fair number of acres, and how this area has regenerated over the course of time. We know of course time heals all […]
This Earth Day, FoGP is heading back to the Bird Sanctuary for more... The 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 Volunteers are always asked to dress comfortably… old […]
Due to overwhelming community interest, FoGP is starting a new hiking series which will take place on the last Saturday of each month. This hike will use as reference our GP-eX component (also available to anyone interested) On Saturday, March 28 join FoGP on the Travel Town Loop, GP-eX #5. Please bring water, a decent […]
• Enjoy birdwatching by the L.A. River with experts • Check out the Miyawaki ‘micro forest’ • Enjoy equestrian demonstrations • Discover historical stories at this often-overlooked area of Griffith Park where Hollywood movie star Bette Davis once resided • Even better... this is a FREE event, so bring the entire family Friends of […]
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. Volunteers will be pulling weeds, invasive grasses and other invasive plants, and […]
The folks at the Natural History Museum want you to join its annual community science slugfest, SNERCH to scour and snap photos of snails and slugs from now through March 31. Formerly known as Snail Blitz, SNERCH is the U.S.’s longest-running and largest community science project focused on snails and slugs. Past contributions have uncovered […]
By now anyone who's taken part in one of these "meanders" knows what to expect. We're very happy to have Foraging & Mushroom Hunting Women of SoCal's Bat Verdeh leading another group through one of the canyons to hunt more mushrooms. Due to continuing rains, mushrooms of all shapes and sizes continue to emerge – […]