NFA Community Ambassador Miriam Lagos led a recent training in Sun Valley, safely and in-person with 23 other community residents. The class covered topics around local parks, water, mountains and concluded with a tour of the nature-based solutions that can be found at the park. Nature-based solutions involve working with nature to address societal challenges, … Continue reading Community Ambassador Spotlight
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Leadership Academy Project: Nature Relations
Hosted by Krystle Yu and Evellyn Rosas Evellyn Rosas and Krystle Yu are Leadership Academy graduates and amazing community organizers who worked with Nature for All and Arlington Garden to create and lead an in-person tour for youth and their families and a self-guided audio tour for the public to enjoy. Nature Relations is a multilingual … Continue reading Leadership Academy Project: Nature Relations
Getting Back Outside, Together
We have heard from community members about how spending time in nature during this last year and a half saved their well-being, both physically and mentally. Staying safe during the pandemic meant restricting the time we spent together. We have heard about how excited community members are about getting back outside with family and friends, … Continue reading Getting Back Outside, Together
Staying Safe and Cool During Extreme Heat
With summer comes the risk of harm from extreme heat. Below, tips on how to stay cool and safe. Stay hydrated and drink extra water Avoid strenuous activities between 10 am and 8 pm If working outdoors, take frequent breaks and rest in shaded areas Take shelter in air-conditioned environments and visit community cooling centers … Continue reading Staying Safe and Cool During Extreme Heat
Virtual Event: Celebrating a New Vision for the San Gabriel Mountains
The Sierra Club Forest Committee is presenting a virtual event that presents the story of our new vision of our magnificent backyard mountain range, the San Gabriels. The keynote speaker will be Belinda Faustinos, our recently retired Executive Director, who will talk about plans to protect more wilderness, complete the National Monument started by President Obama in … Continue reading Virtual Event: Celebrating a New Vision for the San Gabriel Mountains
