Leadership Academy graduate Syllenne Moody, in conjunction with LA Rooted Organizing, facilitated a July 14 workshop on the importance of green space and the SGMs for communities of color in LA county. As part of the interactive event, youth from the organizing school toured their communities and photographed areas of their neighborhoods where they would like to … Continue reading On the Ground Work Update: Green Space and Communities of Color
On the Ground Work Update: Project Camp Chibiko
Academy graduates and East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center staff members Michelle Okawa and Pearl Omiya carried out Camp Chibiko, a two-week long summer camp for 40 Japanese American youth. This year's camp theme was the environment and protecting the San Gabriel Mountains. Camp participants visited Eaton Canyon Nature Center, BikeSGV, and Frank G. … Continue reading On the Ground Work Update: Project Camp Chibiko
On the Ground Work Update: SGMF Leadership Academy Projects
Above, photos of projects from the Leadership Academy's 9th cohort: Bonnie Rodriguez's community-driven beautification and restoration project at Chantry Flat; Pearl Omiya and Michelle Okawa's Camp Chibikko trip to Bonelli Park to learn about the importance of nature and local plants and animals of the San Gabriel Mountains; and Ryan Farmer's Leadership Academy project to remove … Continue reading On the Ground Work Update: SGMF Leadership Academy Projects
On the Ground Work Update: El Sereno Impact Project
Leadership Academy graduate Bonnie Rodriguez carried out her El Sereno Impact project on May 21. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, she led a community-driven restoration event at Chantry Flat Recreation Area. More than twenty El Sereno residents removed invasive plants, picked up trash, and were informed about environmental justice, our efforts to gain access for all to our … Continue reading On the Ground Work Update: El Sereno Impact Project
On the Ground Work Update: Helping Our Mountain Environment Project
Leadership Academy graduate Ryan Farmer hosted the Helping Our Mountain Environment (HOME) trash and graffiti removal event in the San Gabriel Mountains on May 14 and engaged local residents in protecting and advocating for preservation and protection of the San Gabriels. More than 40 residents --including many members from the skater community -- attended the event. They learned about our advocacy efforts, signed … Continue reading On the Ground Work Update: Helping Our Mountain Environment Project