Who gets access to nature?
October 27, 2022
The Sierra Club was founded with a mission to "render accessible" the mountain regions of the Pacific west. Locally, club entities such as Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) and the Central Group recruit volunteers and raise money to take people...
What We Can Learn From Parks?
October 27, 2022
What is a park? Why are we building them? What social needs does it meet and, especially, for whom are we building them? A park is a social and political production that responds to social and political needs
Interview with Stephanie Landregan, FASLA, the Architect of Parks
October 27, 2022
In 1930, Los Angeles lost out on the preservation of open space when the Olmstead brothers’ proposal for a chain of connected parks was rejected by business leaders; industrialization and development were more important…or so they thought.
Trash Talk Saturday # 5 - Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
May 10, 2021
If Socrates said “the unexamined life is not worth living” couldn't we say “ It’s not worthy to live in an unexamined City” ?
Hidden Gems: 5 Los Angeles Parks that are Perfect for Earth Day
April 19, 2021
If you're looking to stay away from the crowds, either because of COVID or just wanting some peace and quiet, here are five hidden gem parks in L.A. just waiting for you to enjoy.
What the LA River Master Plan Could Mean for Access to Nature in LA
April 19, 2021
This Earth Month we have a unique opportunity to get involved in the effort to bring a new ribbon of nature, parks, and community to our area around the Los Angeles River.
Wildfires, the New Normal, Demand Effective and Robust Legislation
April 19, 2021
Right now, every day is Earth Day and presents an opportunity to take action and push for bold, transformative legislation that both helps combat wildfires now and plants the seeds for a sustainable future.
Solving the Puzzle of Transportation
April 19, 2021
If solving environmental issues on Earth Day was a 10,000 piece puzzle, you’d likely find sustainable transportation and the future of mobility along its edges. These two key elements are the backbone and solution to a myriad of challenges we face...
Zero Waste isn’t about Perfection, it’s about Action
April 19, 2021
If you have ever spent time in the Zero Waste space on the internet, you may have come across perfectly curated minimalist kitchens with no plastic in sight.
Keep Griffith Park Wild: Stop the Hollywood Sign Aerial Tram
November 15, 2019
Griffith Park in Los Angeles is one of the largest urban parks in North America, and arguably one of the wildest. Here's how you can help keep it that way.