LOS ANGELES, CA --- We are extremely pleased to announce the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act was considered in a key hearing in the United States House of Representatives. The historic legislation, introduced in April by Senator Kamala Harris and Representative Judy Chu, will protect wild lands, open space and rivers and improve recreation…
Nature for All’s mission is to build a diverse base of support to ensure that everyone in the Los Angeles area has equitable access to the wide range of benefits which nature provides. We’re committed to building support to protect, create access to our forests, rivers, and parks, and developing a new diverse generation of…
One-hundred and thirty seven people have graduated from Nature for All’s Leadership Academy! This month, we welcome 15 new participants to the 15th Nature For All Leadership Academy Cohort! The Leadership Academy’s six-month training program helps community members develop new skills in political organizing, civic engagement and communications techniques. The fifteenth class is composed of…
Our Nature for All Leadership Academy application for the Spring 2019 term is now OPEN! Applications are due at 11:59pm, January 8, 2019 (deadline extended). Apply online today! The Nature for All Leadership Academy is a five-month training program focused on organizing, advocacy, civic engagement, and local community action. Individuals must meet the following criteria: A)…
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Senator Kamala Harris has introduced the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act today, which will protect wild lands, open space and rivers and improve recreation opportunities in Los Angeles County. Stretching from Santa Clarita to San Bernardino, these open space resources, particularly the San Gabriel Mountains, are the recreational "backyard" for more than 17…
Continue reading ➞ Thank you, Senator Kamala Harris, for introducing public lands legislation!
How did you hear about the Leadership Academy and what inspired you to apply for the program? I first learned about the Academy when I started volunteering with Sierra Club’s Nearby Nature campaign and their community organizer Roberto Morales told me about the program. It sounded interesting, but what really convinced me to apply was…
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Nature For All has come a long way since our coalition establishment in 2008. Formerly known as San Gabriel Mountains Forever, our coalition gathered support to get the San Gabriel Mountains designated as a National Monument in 2014. Since then, we have expanded our programs to include equitable access to parks and nature throughout Los…
