FoGP will be partnering with LA Recreation and Parks (RAP) and CD 4's Nithya Raman for a native planting at the GP Visitor Center. Earth Day is very special... this embrace of the environment began on April 22, 1970 when approximately 20 million Americans came out to attend volunteer events across the country. And while […]
We're heading out on another excursion with Jorge Ochoa and if you’ve ever taken any hikes with him, you know he really delves into the inner workings of this Park. As one of FoGP’s Advisory Board members, Jorge will spend a few hours exploring and discussing the vast number of native plants that can […]
Spring is the time for maintenance – so we’re heading back to the Fern Dell area, continuing to clean fallen branches and other storm debris. Once we get more rain (hopefully soon), we'll conduct another volunteer effort – placing plants and mulch in the same area. Look for our signage – we'll be across the […]
ALEX CROW- CHAIR • ALEX PHILLIPS- VICE-CHAIR • JANE CARLSON- SECRETARY AARON CHUNG JASON GREENWALD AMY GUSTINIC T. HAGANS CRISTIAN HAMILTON CHRIS LAIB SARAH LANN NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES- IF YOU ARE COMPENSATED TO MONITOR, ATTEND, OR SPEAK AT THIS MEETING, CITY LAW MAY REQUIRE you TO REGISTER […]
FoGP is excited to announce our first Mushroom Hike of the new year! Because of recent rains, mushrooms are beginning to pop up all over Griffith Park! And once again FoGP is enlisting the talents of mushroom expert Bat Vardeh, Founder of Foraging and Mushroom Hunting Women of SoCal, to lead us into the […]
On Sat., Feb. 8, Friends of Griffith Park is heading back to the area across from the Greek Theatre... a perfect spot as we continue to help this Parkland. Of course we´ll provide tools and gloves, but if you have a favorite well-worn pair, please feel free to bring them. We urge you to […]
DUE TO RECENT FIRES IN LOS ANGELES AND GRIFFITH PARK CLOSURES, THE REGULARLY-SCHEDULED MEETING FOR JANUARY WAS CANCELLED. THIS IS A SPECIAL MEETING TO ADDRESS PUBLIC CONCERNS. ALEX CROW- CHAIR • ALEX PHILLIPS- VICE-CHAIR • JANE CARLSON- SECRETARY AARON CHUNG JASON GREENWALD AMY GUSTINIC T. HAGANS CHRIS LAIB NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES- IF YOU […]
New volunteers for the 2025 LA Raptor Study must attend one of these in-person field training sessions. The second session will take place at the Sepulveda Basin, and only those who’ve signed up / submitted an application will be notified of the location. If you have questions, please reach out via email: raptors@friendsofgriffithpark.org
New volunteers for the 2025 LA Raptor Study must attend one of these in-person field training sessions. The first session will take place in Griffith Park, and only those who’ve signed up / submitted an application will be notified of the location. If you have questions, please reach out via email: raptors@friendsofgriffithpark.org
This virtual training is geared primarily toward LA Raptor Study’s NEW VOLUNTEERS although RETURNING VOLUNTEERS are welcome to join. All new volunteers are also required to complete an online application. ZOOM info will be sent to all volunteers who sign up! Additiionally, there are two field training sessions available and ALL new volunteers are required […]