Trek L.A.

05/03/2015

http://la.curbed.com/archives/2013/08/25_photos_of_the_los_angeles_river_before_it_was_paved_in_1938.php

This is the year and especially the summer of the Los Angeles River--on January 1, it officially became a river again (not...

04/03/2015

The weather is warming up. Time to unpack the tent out into nature.

http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/guide-camping-sites-near-los-angeles?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=SocialMedia

From spectacular coastal settings to otherworldly desert landscapes, read our guide to camping sites near Los Angeles.

27/01/2015

Loving the rain in

The five best trails to hike in Los Angeles after it rains - clear skies, million-dollar vistas, and even a surprise waterfall or two.

23/01/2015

Around this weekend? We've had rain so these should be looking good!

Cruise inland for water this time with these five amazing waterfall hikes that are right here in our backyard. Tons of fun!

22/01/2015

So many ways to explore

Tucked into the northern part of Beverly Hills is Franklin Canyon Park, a 605-acre park that features a lake, wildlife, and hiking trails.

20/01/2015

“Awesome day to explore down town . The Grand Central Market is always hoppin'.”

18/01/2015

has great wilderness. I'm always amazed how many people start up a trail and forget they are heading into a wilderness area. Preparation and situational awareness are key to being safe and having a good time.
Bikes and Boats.

The three were hiking and went off trail before becoming stranded on top of a mountain.

16/01/2015

CicLAvia has become a very fun tradition in The fist one for 2105 will be on March 22nd. http://t.co/GmFH6hgn78

To learn more about how you can get involved with CicLAvia as a volunteer or supporter, please contact us at [email protected] or 213.355.8500

03/01/2015

Good news!

http://mynewsla.com/government/2015/01/02/beachwood-canyon-entrance-to-hollywood-sign-hike-trail-to-re-open-monday/?google_editors_picks=true

The Beachwood Canyon entrance of a trail that leads to a view of the Hollywood Sign will re-open to pedestrians on Monday, city Recreation and Parks officials announced Friday.

19/12/2014

This is a huge win! And another crack at the NIMBY crowd.

The owner of Paradise Cove has been in violation of state law for quite a while. It's followed in the footsteps of many land owners in Malibu to restrict legal access to the beach and intimidate those who are willing to go visit what is legally a community resource.

By the way, if you don't want to pay their $40 parking fee and parking is a little tight on PCH near the cove you can take a bus. Park a ways down PCH and take the 534 to the Pacific Coast Highway/Paradise Cove stop. There is one on both sides of PCH so you can ride from either direction.

I can't wait to see the NIMBY faces as people roll off the bus and onto the beach.

http://mynewsla.com/government/2014/12/18/public-access-restored-malibus-paradise-cove-beach/?google_editors_picks=true

The owner of Paradise Cove in Malibu agreed to remove signs banning surfing, open a locked gate and stop charging a $20 walk-in fee for beach access.

18/12/2014

One of the best hikes near is closed for a while. But, the rain is good for healing this canyon which was badly burned about a year and a half ago.

16/12/2014

A NIMBY workaround.

On March 25, the Hollyridge trailhead, which leads to some of the best views of the Hollywood Sign, was closed for five weeks so that the city could install...

05/12/2014

Great news!

These new photos are the best indication yet that P-22 has recovered from mange (though without a blood test it's impossible to know whether he still has traces of rat poison in his system). A remote camera was set up on a fresh deer kill in Griffith Park and more than 1500 photos were taken over a three-hour period. Note the much healthier looking skin and the full belly! -Ranger Kate

03/12/2014

Bike share is on in Santa Monica! A bike is a great way to explore the coast.

Whoa, it's a good thing Santa Monica didn't dilly-dally on launching that bike share program—they saw a formidable 356 percent increase in bike riding between 2000 and 2012, according...

01/12/2014

More great help to keep wild!

The money will go towards removing invasive plants, putting in native ones and improving streams to protect threatened fish species in the canyon.

30/11/2014

So very happy to see this.

25/11/2014

25/11/2014

No Solar in Silurian Valley!! Good decision by the BLM!

Release Date: 11/20/14

Contacts:
Dana Wilson, (916) 978-4622, [email protected]

News Release No. CA-SO-15-06

BLM Rejects Solar Development in Silurian Valley

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today it has rejected an application for a solar energy right-of-way in the Silurian Valley in San Bernardino County, Calif.

The project application, submitted by a subsidiary of Iberdrola Renewables, LLC, had proposed a 200 megawatt photovoltaic solar project on 1,616 acres about 10 miles north of Baker along highway 127. The BLM determined that the solar project would not be in the public interest after undergoing a rigorous review process in accordance with the BLM's Western Solar Plan.

The Plan, approved in October 2012, created Solar Energy Zones across the West where solar energy projects would be prioritized. The Plan does allow for solar development outside of Solar Energy Zones, however applications in these variance areas must go through a review process based on required factors specified in the Plan before determining if the area is suitable for solar development.

In making its determination on the Silurian Valley project, the BLM analyzed environmental data in addition to gathering information from the public and local, state, federal and tribal governments. The initial review and analysis indicated that the impacts to the Silurian Valley, a largely undisturbed valley that supports wildlife, an important piece of the Old Spanish National Historic Trail, and recreational and scenic values, had too great of an impact on the resources. The BLM concluded that these impacts likely could not be mitigated and that the project would not be in the public interest.

The BLM has approved 18 solar, wind and geothermal projects on public lands in California since 2010. The Silurian Valley project is the first to be denied through the variance process.


--BLM--

25/11/2014

Most excellent news!

Griffith Park, Los Angeles's largest and most-visited green space, has 53 miles of trails snaking through it, but a proposed new project would increase that number considerably, reports KPCC....

08/10/2014

Good news from the Channel Islands! According to a Ventura County Sun Star article, researchers counted 48 pairs of nesting Peregrine Falcons. This is the most to nest there in decades. In the 1950s the bird completely vanished from the islands and it has been struggling to make a comeback ever sinc…

05/09/2014

Another great reason to get outside and play!

29/08/2014

Staycation? Yeah, it's good in Get out and play!

http://www.scpr.org/news/2014/08/29/46324/free-weekend-race-the-la-river-watch-silent-films/

Forget the Made in America music festival. Our weekend lineup includes an L.A. River Race, free comedy at UCB and selfies with one big duck.

14/07/2014

has so many hidden jewels to explore. Get out and play!

http://la.curbed.com/archives/2014/07/mapping_las_most_overlooked_and_underrated_public_parks_1.php

Griffith Park, Grand Park, Elysian Park, the Cornfield—we know they're there and we love them. They're first in line when it's time for a picnic or a birthday party,...

04/07/2014

Get out...and play!

The 3-day weekend is a perfect time to go while exploring L.A.'s neighborhoods. Here's our guide for walking or biking them: http://bit.ly/1iDLgAx

23/06/2014

It's official. Fire season is here. It is truly terrifying to be out on a trail and find out a fire has started in the area. Stay alert! Stay alive!


http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20140620/prepare-for-southern-californias-most-dangerous-fire-season-x2014-ever

As summer dawns Saturday, Southern California is expected to sizzle, prompting officials to warn residents of what may be the most perilous fire season on record.After an unusually toasty fall, winter and spring, the Southland has received only

19/06/2014

I found a baby bird. What do I do?
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has all the answers.

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/page.aspx?pid=1277

Use our Bird Guide to identify birds, learn about the life history, listen to the sounds, and watch bird behavior on video--the most comprehensive guide to North American birds

19/06/2014

Check it out! This looks like a lot of fun. On June 29th 2014 - 7:15am - 1:00pm they will be guiding through some wonderful local wilderness and great bird habitat. If you want to go you must register in advance.

17/06/2014

Very cool.

Topanga Beach Grunion Run

L.A. County beaches experienced a strong Grunion run last Sunday night. Endemic to California, Grunion spawn on the highest tides of each moon cycle between April and August. I took the photo below as this female was depositing her eggs in the sand.

14/06/2014

We have so lucky to live in a place that offers such diversity of life. Sometimes those little lives need a helping hand. CWC does just that.

It’s baby season! With orphaned babies like this Snowy Egret arriving every day, we’re especially grateful for donations of any of these items: baby food (fruit flavors), birdseed, bleach, cotton balls, dish detergent, facial tissue, fragrance free laundry detergent (high efficiency HE), paper towels, pillowcases, Q-tips, organic peanut butter, whole raw unsalted nuts (shelled and unshelled). THANK YOU from all of us at CWC, and the babies too!

13/06/2014

Right in the middle of Seven acres of in full bloom right now! Just a thought for this beautiful .

http://golosangeles.about.com/od/laforfree/ss/Exposition-Park-Rose-Garden.htm

Getting to know the Exposition Park Rose Garden