hikes/restoration

While we're staying home and saving lives, I'm bringing the outdoors to you digitally!
Check out my ONLINE/OUTDOORS page for all the videos .
Or find me on Youtube, and  IGTV.


​Once we're able to gather again I will be planning more volunteer restoration events and guided nerd hikes.
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Contact me to partner.​

Upcoming Trail / Restoration Programs

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PAST Trail / Restoration Programs

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Debs Park Planting Day!
w/ Parks Project & National Parks Conservation Association
https://www.facebook.com/events/545196242744307/
Saturday, March 7, 2020
9am ~ noon
Debs Park
​Los Angeles / Cypress Park, CA
  • Join me for my next volunteer restoration event with Parks Project Field Crew!
  • With your help we'll be restoring native habitat at Debs Park, in the Cypress Park/Highland Park area. Weather permitting we will be putting native plants into the ground to support the entire natural Southern California ecosystem. 
  • Breakfast provided!
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Brand Park Service Day
w/ Parks Project & National Parks Conservation Association
www.facebook.com/events/2408203512752826
Saturday, January 25, 2020
8am ~ noon
Brand Park
Glendale, CA
  • Join me for my next volunteer restoration event with Parks Project Field Crew!
  • With your help we'll be restoring native habit at Brand Park, in the Verdugo Mountains and the proposed "Rim of the Valley" expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. You'll be supporting wildlife and improving the park's resilience to wildfires and climate change, so that future generations can continue to enjoy a place that could someday be part of our national park system!
  • Breakfast and lunch provided!
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LA River Planting w/ Parks Project & Audubon Center at Debs Park
www.parksproject.ticketleap.com/native-plant-restoration--planting-along-the-la-river
Saturday, December 14, 2019
9am ~ noon
LA River Greenway Trail
Studio City, CA
  • Join me for my next volunteer restoration event with Parks Project Field Crew!
  • We'll be working with the Audubon Center on a native plant restoration and planting along the Los Angeles River. There will be mulching and caring for native plants along the trail, and if weather conditions are right (some good rain in the forecast) we will plant new natives along the path to reclaim a natural habitat. Come help turn this new park space into a natural oasis!
  • Breakfast provided!
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Trail Restoration w/ Parks Project & Audubon Center at Debs Park
parksproject.us/blogs/volunteer-days/native-plant-restoration-at-debs-park
Saturday, October 5, 2019
9am ~ noon
Audubon Center, Debs Park
​North East Los Angeles, CA
  • It's the start of fall and time to get all the the Audubon Center's ongoing native plant project ready for the coming wet season. We will be clearing out invasive plant species, while watering and mulching all the natives. This will prepare them to catch and retain all the rain we're about to get.
  • Bring your water bottle, a bandana, work gloves (if you want to use your own), sunscreen, and a hat. Long pants/sleeves are recommended but not required.
  • Side note: this is by far my FAVORITE place to volunteer. Wonderful people and community, in a park that is so vital to connecting the people of Los Angeles with our backyard wild. Come get your hands dirty with me!
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National Public Lands Day w/ Parks Project, National Park Service, California State Parks, & Nature for All
parksproject.us/blogs/volunteer-days/national-public-lands-day-la-state-historic-park
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Gateway to Nature & Los Angeles State Historic Park
​Chinatown Los Angeles, CA
  • 9:00-9:30am - Meet at Gateway to Nature (130 Paseo de la Plaza), the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area's downtown LA visitor center, for light breakfast, a welcome, and art exhibits.
  • 9:30-10:00am - Walk to LA State Historic Park / guided urban forestry talk by US Forest Service.
  • 10:00-1:00pm - We'll will guide you in your days work with a variety of beautification projects (mulching and weeding), citizen science activities (I'll be on hand to showing folks the iNaturalist app), pedicab rides, and California State Park Ranger guided tours!
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Sierra Club Newcomers Hike
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Fern Dell, Griffith Park
​Los Angeles, CA
  • Learn about local ecology and history with naturalist Jason Wise. We'll hike up to the "La La Land" bench, down through shady Fern Dell, and enjoy views of the Hollywood Sign and the Griffith Observatory. Then we'll grab coffee and a pastry at the Trails Cafe.
  • Easy paced, hilly walk, 3 miles, 500 ft gain, approx 2 hrs. Newcomers and non-Sierra Club members welcome!
  • Bring camera, water, sun protection, hat, and comfortable shoes.
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Rio Hondo Nature Hike
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
Bosque del Rio Hondo, CA
  • Learn about the local ecology and history with naturalist Jason Wise .
  • Explore nature and open space in the middle of Southern California, with a view of the historic Rio Hondo and geologically significant Montebello Hills.
  • Walk an easy 3 miles along the river.
  • Free event. Kids with parents welcome. Open to non-Sierra Club members. No dogs (sadly).
  • Bring camera, water, sun protection, hat, and comfortable shoes.