Community Gardens Los Angeles

Weekly LA Crop Swap Garden Volunteer Day🥦🥕🥬

Weekly LA Crop Swap Garden Volunteer Day🥦🥕🥬

Weekly LA Crop Swap Garden Volunteer Day🥦🥕🥬

Garden Maintenance Day

Join us for a day of giving back to the community with Pasadena Rotary. We will be helping to maintain a garden at one of our local schools. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, bring your own water, and bring work gloves if you have them. Whether you are interested in learning more about Nonprofit organizations, want to get involved in Community Outreach programs, or simply enjoy volunteering for a good cause, this is the perfect event for you. Meet new friends, network with fellow volunteers, and be a part of a community that values Charity Events and Social Networking. Together, we can make a difference and create a better future for our community.

LUNCHTIME FORAGING WALK – Learn Plant ID, Learn edible plants–

To attend and for exact location, Register HERE September 24 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm $30.00 – $45.00 Thursday, September 24, Noon, LUNCHTIME PLANT ID WALK Ever wondered what sort of useful plants grow right in the city, including medicinal plants? We’ll explore a unique one-acre wildlife sanctuary in the Highland Park area where we will see native plants, cultivated plants and many of the plants so typical of the urban areas. You will be able to collect samples. There is also a greenhouse on -site where you can purchase potted plants to take home to your garden. We will learn about the food uses, medicines, fibres, and more. Our discussion will revolve around ethical foraging, and you will be able to collect greens to take home, and cuttings in some cases. There is also a nursery on the site where you can purchase various potted plants to take home. We’ll also make a simple salad so you can taste some of the in-season foods! An excellent opportunity to see and taste some of the plants that everyone living in this area will encounter most of the time. We will also review the Botanical Families that are entirely safe. A good time to review. Bring a bowl! A great survival skills for the ages. Bring a bowl, and water. Be sure to RSVP. Please register to attend and for location. Hahamonga Watershed County Park is our field office, the class may be in a different location.

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.

Queer Meetup (community dinner)

**Neighbors and Friends: The Kitchen** 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena, CA 91030 **Looking to meet new people and build genuine community? Join us for dinner at The Kitchen! Whether you’re coming with a friend or on your own, this is a relaxed evening to enjoy good food and even better conversation with other LGBTQ+ neighbors and friends.** **This isn’t a networking event or a dating event—just a chance to connect, laugh, and share a meal together.** **Please RSVP only if you’re confident you can attend. We make reservations based on the number of people who sign up, so last-minute cancellations can make it difficult for the group and the restaurant.** **We can’t wait to share a table with you!**

Scenic Walk in the Gardens @ The Huntington (Pasadena)

Have you been to The Huntington? I was able to get 12 FREE Tickets (save $29) for Thurs. 10/1/26. Great place to casually go walking to enjoy the botanical gardens, collections of art, history and literature. Parking is free, but get there early to snag a good spot. Bring a bottle of water with you and wear some good walking shoes. Afterwards, we can enjoy lunch there at their cafe (we'll need to snag a table or two) while others get in line to make their dining choices. You can be proud of how many steps you put in for the day or be an adventurer and walk some more! Website: [https://www.huntington.org/plan-your-visit](https://www.huntington.org/plan-your-visit)

Pasadena Jaycees September Mixer | Pez

**Looking for your people in Pasadena? Come join us.** Join the **Pasadena Jaycees** for our September Mixer at **Pez Coastal Kitchen** on Wednesday, September 16. We’re bringing together young professionals in their 20s and 30s for a night of good conversation, new connections, and the kind of friendships that can extend well beyond the event. Come grab a drink, meet people who are just as driven and community-minded as you are, and get a look at how our **fall projects are making an impact in the Pasadena community**. Whether you’re looking to get more involved, grow your network, or simply find a group of genuinely great people to spend time with, there’s a place for you here. **New to the Jaycees? Even better.** Come solo, introduce yourself, and meet your future friends. No pressure, no need to know anyone beforehand — just show up and connect. The Pasadena Jaycees are a **Service & Social Chapter of JCI** built around community, leadership, and meaningful friendships. **Come for the mixer. Stay for the people.**

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!

MIDDAY GOURD WORKSHOP

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/midday-gourd-workshop/) Thursday, October 1, Noon to 2P LEARN THE ART OF CREATING A CUP, BOWL, PLATE, OR SCOOP FROM THE HARD-SHELLED ORNAMENTAL GOURD In this mid-day class, you will take a dried gourd and learn all the steps to turning it into a beautiful and functional plate, or bowl, or canteen, or even a scoop. We’ll bring the tools you need, but if you have saws, files or rasps, bring them. It’s not that hard to make a good functional gourd. We used to each make one before a week at Dirttime, and then if we cut it just right, we’d have a dish, and a bowl. Bushcraft skills? Survival Skill? Whatever you call it, it’s a great skill, and a great opportunity to meet with like-minded people. $45 ($30 students/seniors) Please register to attend and for location. Hahamonga Watershed County Park is our field office, the class may be in a different location.

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