hello! 🌸
the rest of june is full of ways to connect with nature and community ~ sunset hikes, garden workshops, composting classes, queer ecology walks, plant markets, and more across LA + OC. something for every schedule and every interest.
as always, most events require tickets or an rsvp, so double check before you go 🌱
saturday 6/13
magic of composting
@theshipleynaturecenter · 9:30 am · huntington beach · $
first community volunteer party
@sustainablesamo · 9 am–1 pm · claremont · free
all about plumeria and other tropical plants
@armstronggarden · 9–10 am · various la + oc locations · free
home composting & urban gardening workshops – griffith park
@lacitysan · 9–11 am · la · free
get out & garden: seeds!
@shiftourways · 10 am–1 pm · reseda
beat the heat: summer gardening workshop
@sarvodayafams @healinggardens.co · 10–11:30 am · pomona
queer ecology walk w/ jason wise
@folarorg @jasonjourneyman · 10 am–12 pm · la · free / donation appreciated
sage market
@sagemarket.la · 11 am–5 pm · culver city · free
workshop: how to compost in la
@lacompost · 11 am–12 pm · lincoln heights · free
workshop: create a wildlife habitat
@ucmastergardenersoc · 11 am–12 pm · irvine · free
night hike at madrona marsh
@madronamarsh @cityoftorranceca · 7:30–9 pm · torrance · $
sunday 6/14
19th street community farm block party
@cityofsantamonica @sustainablesamo · 1–5 pm · santa monica
wednesday 6/17
plant swap & backyard benefit
@sustainableclaremont · 5:30–7 pm · claremont · free
saturday 6/20
home composting & urban gardening workshops – northridge
@lacitysan · 9–11 am · la · free
native plant & seed propagation classes @ ascot hills park
@artemisia.nursery @north.east.trees · 9–11 am · la · free
summer lovin': volunteer & community celebration at sepulveda compost hub
@lacompost · 10 am–2 pm · encino
afternoon at the audubon center w/ haana lee, alex rita & i ching ensemble
@livingearth.la @audubon_debspark · 12–3 pm · la · $
composting 101 workshop
@lacopublicworks · 11:30 am–1 pm · san dimas · free
black thumb farm's 5-year anniversary & move-out fundraiser
@black.thumb.farm · 4–7 pm · la · $$
tuesday 6/23
meeting the oaks: nature walk & meditation
@saveorangehills @naturalistforyou · 6:30–8 pm · irvine · $
thursday 6/25
sunset queer ecology walk
@jasonjourneyman · 6:30–8:30 pm · los angeles · by donation
friday 6/26
sunrise silent meditation hike
@herbclub_la · 5:30 am · altadena · free
moonlight hike with mutual benefit
@treepeople_org @livingearth.la · 7–9:30 pm · beverly hills · $$
saturday 6/27
sabor del jardin – taste of the garden
@healingspanglish @ave33farm @cafecito_caracol · 8–10 am · lincoln heights · $
queer ecology hike with jason wise
@jasonjourneyman @crystalcoveconservancy · 9–11 am · crystal cove · donation
coffee & conservation chat
@ochabitats · 9:30 am–12 pm · santa ana · free
keystone plants and the bees they attract – krystle hickman
@calnativehort · 11 am–12 pm · newport beach · $$
beginner's summer garden with erin
@figearthsupply · 11 am–12 pm · los angeles · $
chaparral 101: plants, people, place – maryanne pittman
@theodorepayne · 1–2:30 pm · los angeles · $$
sunday 6/28
nature journaling
@herbclub_la · 11 am · pasadena · by donation
tuesday 6/30
meeting the oaks: nature walk & meditation
@saveorangehills @naturalistforyou · 6:30–8 pm · irvine · $
- jen @ socal plant hub
how to read this newsletter 🌿
event or volunteer day
@instagramhandle · time · city · cost
cost
$ = under $15
$$ = $15–$100
$$$ = over $100
no cost listed = free or unknown
rsvp
most events + volunteer days require sign-up in advance. search the instagram handle or organizer name to find their registration link
hosting a plant or outdoor event in la or oc?
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