Conservation Volunteering Los Angeles

Community Habitat Restoration event at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Join us for a habitat restoration event! It’s a great opportunity to learn about native plants and local wildlife, all while spending some time outdoors in beautiful Baldwin Hills Parklands. This event is in partnership with California State Parks Foundation. Spaces are limited, so if you are interested in participating, **please RSVP to the coordinator at least 24hours in advance of the event: amendiaperez@naturenexusinstitute.org** Important things to know about this event: * Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Habitat restoration tasks are best suited for people who are 12 years of age or older. * Please wear long pants and covered shoes. * Please bring plenty of drinking water for yourself as well as ample sun protection. * Work sites are frequently off trail and may be on uneven terrain. * We typically meet up at the top parking lot adjacent to the visitor center to start the event, but we work in several sites throughout the park. If you arrive late you may have trouble finding us. Please be sure to RSVP via the email above so we know to expect you!

Atheists Volunteer FOOD DISTRIBUTION! Come help and give out food!

[Atheists United](www.atheistsunited.org), California's largest grassroots atheist nonprofit, is fighting the emergency food crisis with our partners [Sunday Assembly Los Angeles](www.sundayassemblyla.com) by hosting a food distribution in Los Angeles outside our offices. We've partnered with the LA Food Bank and give out over 3,000lbs of food each event. **We need volunteers to help us assemble and organize food packages from 12pm - 5pm every third Friday.** From 3:30pm - 5pm volunteers will help hand food out directly to those in need in the neighborhood. From 5pm - 6pm we'll clean up and celebrate everything we accomplished together. Music and snacks will make it well worth your time. If you'd like to be a super volunteer, contact us about showing up at 10am to help with setup! **[If you're able to make a donation to our Food Distribution program please text the code "AUFOOD" to 44-321, or click here](https://secure.givelively.org/donate/atheists-united/support-atheists-united-s-food-distributions). All donations go to helping us feed our community or expand our impact.** **\*\*Food:** Snacks will be provided free for volunteers. We also hope you join us for dinner at a local restaurant after the event. **\*\*Safety:** COVID-19 is extremely dangerous and we prioritize the safety of our volunteers and food recipients. You must be vaccinated to volunteer. If you are not vaccinated you will be asked to leave immediately. **\*\*Parking:** Free parking for volunteers in our parking lot off Rampart Blvd behind the building. **\*\*Dress Code:** Safety requirements include: no open-toe/open-heel shoes or high heels. We recommend casual attire (jeans, t-shirt, light sweater, & tennis shoes). Please dress for the weather and wear sunscreen as needed. Any questions, please contact Marit at marit.ingebretsen@atheistsunited.org or Evan at evan@atheistsunited.org **Few things bring more joy than helping others.** Join us!

LUNCHTIME PLANT WALKABOUT

Thursday, Noon, September 17 To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making-workshop/) Come take a walk in the canyon, learning about the bounty of nature’s flora. We will see natives and non-natives and explore this unique part of the Arroyo Seco south of the bridge. We’ll see wild herbs, native plants, and more. A short walk, getting out in nature, and connecting with the skills of our ancestors. We will see many of our native plants, and also many of the introduced non-natives. PAY FOR ONE, BRING A FRIEND! Please register to attend and for location. Hahamonga Watershed County Park is our field office, the class may be in a different location.

Pasadena jazz concert

Free Pasadena jazz concert at 7:00 pm; We will meet early to get something to drink or eat then get some seats as a group;

Vegan Foodbank Volunteer Day (Distributing Day)

The Vegans of LA Foodbank needs volunteers to help distribute food on this day. We are manadated by the LA county health dept to wear masks. Please arrive no later than 7:45am so that we can start on time and get our community back home and safe. You will be standing the entire time and directly interacting with over 300 individuals outside in a semi-fast paced but friendly environment. Thank you for caring and sharing your time with our community. Gwenna Hunter is your contact upon arrival for this opportunity. For more info: Http://www.VegansofLA.com

Come see Steve Hilton Speak in San Gabriel

Moderate HIKE @ STEEP CANYON & SUMMITRIDGE TRAILS

To see more info and/or RSVP for this event we have curated just click hyperlink [Hike & Walk for Friendship, Fun, and Health](https://www.meetup.com/hikeandwalk/events/315855288/) . Please support Member Created Events also on [California Experiences & Outdoor Adventures](https://www.meetup.com/california-experiences-outdoor-adventures/) & [Hike, Bike, Kayak & Walk SoCal](https://www.meetup.com/hike-bike-kayak-walk-socal/) . \*\*\*Make sure you tell the hosting group how you discovered their WOW Event and let them know if they desire they can cross-post their events on our 2 Florida Meetup Groups.

Sierra Club Griffith Park Tuesday Evening Hikes

**If you don't have a current waiver card, please come early (\~6:40pm on) to sign the required waiver form ("participation agreement") and get your *PINK waiver card*, good until the end of 2026.** Come and enjoy a great evening of hiking and conversation with fellow hikers. These conditioning hikes range in level from fairly easy (level 1) through moderate (levels 2 and 3) to advanced hikes (levels 4, 5, and 6). All levels have hills; terrain is sometimes steep with uneven footing. Because hikers are expected to maintain the pace set by hike leaders, newcomers should not hike above level 3 and may wish to start at level 2. >>>**On Tuesday & Thursday evenings, we offer \*simultaneous\* hikes at a variety of levels.** **While some levels may not be offered on a given evening, we try to cover a range of levels.**<<< Hikes are led by trained leaders and last approximately 2 hrs. Hikes begin at 7pm; newcomers should get there early to fill out a waiver and should carry the waiver card with them on the hikes. There are usually 30-60 people at the hikes. **What to bring:** Bring water and a light jacket in case it gets cold. Hiking boots/shoes or other shoes with good traction are necessary for the harder hikes (levels 3-5) and are strongly encouraged for all hikes; tennis shoes with good tread may be sufficient for the more moderate hikes (levels 1 & 2). Flashlights are optional; many leaders discourage their use except in emergencies. If flashlights are used, red lights are preferable as they interfere less with night vision. Please, no radios or other sound-producing devices that others can hear. If earbuds are used, please leave one out to maintain awareness of surroundings. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are at the discretion of the leader. This is a front country outing. **Contagious disease considerations:** Note that both vaccinated and unvaccinated people may be present; everyone is encouraged to keep their distance and respect each others' need to do so. Please do not attend if you are ill or have reason to think you might have a contagious disease. **If you test positive for a contagious disease within 3 days of a hike, please let us know through Meetup or by emailing GPNighthikes at gmail dot com.** Check the weather [https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/griffith-park/90027/hourly-weather-forecast/2626762](https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/griffith-park/90027/hourly-weather-forecast/2626762) **Directions** to Merry-Go-Round Lot #2 (also known as the Upper Merry-Go-Round parking lot): From Los Feliz Blvd just west of the 5, take Crystal Springs north into the park; you’ll soon pass a freeway onramp. After around a mile, you’ll come to a 4-way intersection, with the Ranger station on your right. Make a left (going west). At the top of the road you’re forced to turn right into the (unlit) lot #1. Drive through the lot and along the road that leaves the opposite corner. You’ll soon come to lot #2, which is lit. The Sierra Club meets at the far (north) end of the lot, by the stone steps. Going north on the 5 from Downtown LA, you can also get off at the Griffith Park exit and take Crystal Springs going north, following the directions above. Other routes go from near the Zoo or from Travel Town. You can get directions from this link: [https://goo.gl/q7QTtb ](https://goo.gl/q7QTtb).

Vegan Foodbank Volunteer Day (Sorting Day)

The Vegans of LA Foodbank needs volunteers to help sort food on this day. Gwenna Hunter will be your contact upon arrival for this opportunity. We are at the very corner of 23rd and Union ave inside the white warehouse. For more info: Http://www.VegansofLA.com

Sierra Club Griffith Park Thursday Evening Hikes

To see more info and/or RSVP for this event we have curated just click hyperlink [Sierra Club Griffith Park Section: Evening Hikes and More!](https://www.meetup.com/sierra-club-griffith-park-hikes/events/316221738/) . Please support Member Created Events also on [California Experiences & Outdoor Adventures](https://www.meetup.com/california-experiences-outdoor-adventures/) & [Hike, Bike, Kayak & Walk SoCal](https://www.meetup.com/hike-bike-kayak-walk-socal/) . \*\*\*Make sure you tell the hosting group how you discovered their WOW Event and let them know if they desire they can cross-post their events on our 2 Florida Meetup Groups.

Beyond the Footprint: A Clearer Map for Climate Advocacy

Luma Link: [Beyond the Footprint: A Clearer Map for Climate Advocacy · Luma](https://luma.com/vw9dajw9) **What if one of the most impactful things you could do for the climate wasn't buying an EV or tracking your carbon footprint, but showing up to a public meeting?** ​Many of the decisions that shape our climate future, how we manage water, build housing, expand transit, invest in clean energy, and prepare for climate resilience, are made at the local level. Yet for many people, that process feels invisible, confusing, or out of reach. ​Join **Pasadena Climate Commons** for an engaging panel discussion exploring how everyday residents can meaningfully participate in local climate decision-making. ​Together with community organizers, public agency leaders, and elected representatives, we'll pull back the curtain on how local decisions are made, what effective civic engagement actually looks like, and where individuals can make the greatest impact with just a few hours of their time. ​Whether you work in climate, passionate about sustainability, or simply want to contribute to your community, this conversation will help you move beyond awareness and toward meaningful action. ​We'll explore: * ​How local climate decisions are made and who helps shape them * ​Why civic engagement often has greater impact than individual lifestyle changes alone * ​How to participate effectively in public meetings, comment periods, and local initiatives * ​Real stories of community advocacy leading to tangible climate outcomes * ​Practical ways to get involved in Pasadena and Los Angeles County without burning out ​By the end of the evening, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of where to show up, how to make your voice count, and concrete next steps for becoming part of your community's climate future. ​Whether you're new to climate advocacy or already working in the field, this event is designed to help you turn your motivation into meaningful local action. ## ​**Featured Speakers** ​**Sandy Krasner** recently retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he worked on missions from Mercury to Saturn. He is the Group Leader for the Pasadena–Foothills chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) and serves on the lobbying team for Climate Future California, a spin-off from CCL. Sandy is also a member of the Pasadena 100% Coalition working toward carbon-free electricity in Pasadena and is helping survivors of the Eaton Fire rebuild with all-electric homes. ​**Cynthia Cannady** is the **Co-Chair of Pasadena 100**, a coalition of organizations and community members working to transition Pasadena to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030. She is also the founder of IPSEVA and a former Director of the Intellectual Property and New Technologies Division at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), with previous leadership roles at Apple. She brings decades of experience turning innovative ideas into real-world impact through policy, technology, and collaboration. ​**More speakers will be announced soon**, bringing perspectives from local government, public agencies, and community organizations. ​Come connect with fellow community members, learn from local leaders, and discover how showing up can make a real difference.

Beachwood Canyon: Fall Classic Stair Hike #1 - 2.6 mi, 2 hours

To see more info and/or RSVP for this event we have curated just click hyperlink [Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course](https://www.meetup.com/wilderness-travel-course-meetup/events/316515694/) . Please support Member Created Events also on [California Experiences & Outdoor Adventures](https://www.meetup.com/california-experiences-outdoor-adventures/) & [Hike, Bike, Kayak & Walk SoCal](https://www.meetup.com/hike-bike-kayak-walk-socal/) . \*\*\*Make sure you tell the hosting group how you discovered their WOW Event and let them know if they desire they can cross-post their events on our 2 Florida Meetup Groups.