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All San Gabriel Valley residents are invited to join the free Nature for All Community Education Course! Wed. Aug. 18, 6:30 pm is our online Water Education class.Aug. 25: Civics 101, Parks and Public Lands.Aug. 28: In-person Watershed and Parks Tour. For more info & to register: https://tinyurl.com/SGV-education We also have a Water Warriors course … Continue reading SGV Community Education & Water Warriors Course Now Open

With summer comes challenges to our health, especially from extreme heat and wildfires. Below, tips to help keep you safe. Tips for Staying Safe 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 … Continue reading Summer Safety

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

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

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