We are thrilled that historian Mike Eberts (Centennial History of Griffith Park) will be leading a small group (max 30) to give participants a glimpse into Griffith Park’s past in the Travel Town plot that's seen a great many iterations over the decades. Join us and learn about the Japanese Internment Camp, the history of […]
Interested in a hands-on Community Science Experience – finding and categorizing California native bumblebees? Friends of Griffith Park will be hosting a Bumblebee Workshop introduction to the Bumble Bee Atlas, followed by a field outing in Griffith Park on Saturday, May 3rd from 10 AM to 1 PM. The workshop will be facilitated by Kristy […]
Hooray for the rains... they help replenish our aquifers and in the spring, waters flow more easily down the streambeds. They also remind us of the old saying... April showers bring many more May flowers, so we have something to look forward to come spring! That said, we'll be meeting at the entrance of the […]
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 […]