This free event includes food trucks, high school jazz bands, docent-led tours, g-scale train displays, plus a member-only Halloween Costume Parade contest. This event is very special – both kids and adults can climb on some of the big engines. Kids always enjoy the train play area. Stop by and say hello to us!
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 […]
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 […]
Results of the 2025 LA Raptor Study season will be shared at our Final Presentation which will be via ZOOM. This presentation will be a webinar format due to the large audience which normally attends so please make sure to register at: https://ucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0h6Ac-z5TWq8gNKX0zibJg. Everyone is welcome to join the call so please feel free to […]
Nurit Katz, Co-Director for the LA Raptor Study, urban ecologist and educator at UCLA, will share stories of amazing raptor rescues. Nurit is Chief Sustainability Officer for UCLA. In addition to wearing multiple hats, Nurit has been instrumental in providing transportation to and from the Ojai Raptor Center for injured raptors of all sorts. One […]
Discussion of purchase of the historic Griffith Park Merry-go-Round is finally on the LARAP Commission agenda. If you’re interested in the next steps or interested in voicing your opinion, please call in, or follow on the ZOOM. MEETING AGENDA BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES Thursday, August 21, 2025 […]
Dear Park Volunteers... we hope you’re enjoying your summer – the hot days and the cool, balmy evenings... We’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. […]
Meet at Charlie Turner Trailhead / rsvp to QR code on flyer or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/griffith-park-sunset-hike-tickets-1462240543829?aff
FoGP is excited to announce that on Thursday, July 17: Bat Vardeh, Founder of Foraging and Mushroom Hunting Women of SoCal, will be talking about Summertime Mushroom Hunting in Southern California and will explain the amazing life of fungi that is constantly growing and thriving. Bat’s enthusiasm for all plant-based things can be found in […]
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. However, keep in […]