Baldwin Hills Parklands Conservation Program

What began as a three year pilot program aimed at strengthening Parkland users’ connection to nature and a sense of stewardship, the Baldwin Hills Parklands Conservation Program continues to foster an understanding of the ecology and biodiversity of the Baldwin Hills and Ballona Creek Watershed through an ongoing partnership with the Nature Nexus Institute.

Ranging from Community Habitat Restoration events at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook to Open Wetlands tours of the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, regularly scheduled events (Event Calendar) help to ensure Outdoor Access for All.

In partnership with the West Los Angeles College (WLAC), the Conservation Studies Certification Program (link) offers a free, non-credit course series (VOC ED courses) open to high school and college students as well as community members that allows participants to connect to local nature, learn about conservation careers, and receive a certificate that becomes part of their formal academic transcript.

Project Partners: Los Angeles Audubon Society, Nature Nexus Institute, West Los Angeles College, Baldwin Hills Regional Conservation Authority, Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy

BH UWC Prop 84 Grant Amount: $124,536.00

Pilot Program Completion Date: 2019

Program Status: Ongoing

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