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url('https://www.laparksfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Volunteer-Graphic.png');"> <div class="wrap-button"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/volunteer-in-griffith-park/" class="btn button-primary el-centered">See more</a> </div> </div> <div class="wrap-text"> <div class="plain-description">  The Los Angeles Parks Foundation is excited to invite you to get involved in our Native Plant Nursery! Located in Griffith Park, our nursery plays a vital role in supporting the city’s biodiversity by cultivating native plants that beautify our parks and enhance local ecosystems. Native plants provide essential habitat for wildlife, conserve water, […]</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="box-item num-box-2"> <div class="wrap-box"> <div class="wrap-title"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/los-angeles-park-forests/"><h3 class="c-title">Los Angeles Park Forests</h3></a> </div> <div class="wrap-thumbnail" style="background-image: url('https://www.laparksfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/trees.jpg');"> <div class="wrap-button"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/los-angeles-park-forests/" class="btn button-primary el-centered">See more</a> </div> </div> <div class="wrap-text"> <div class="plain-description">This new initiative is focused on creating small “forests” in city parks throughout L.A. to offset our carbon footprint, cool surface air temperatures, and educate the public about climate change.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="box-item num-box-3"> <div class="wrap-box"> <div class="wrap-title"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/girls-play-la/"><h3 class="c-title">Girls Play LA</h3></a> </div> <div class="wrap-thumbnail" style="background-image: url('https://www.laparksfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/GPLA-Boxing.jpg');"> <div class="wrap-button"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/girls-play-la/" class="btn button-primary el-centered">See more</a> </div> </div> <div class="wrap-text"> <div class="plain-description">The City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department has launched the Girls Play LA Initiative to encourage, promote, and support sports programs and movement classes specifically for girls and young women.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clr"></div></div><div class="row-list"> <div class="box-item num-box-1"> <div class="wrap-box"> <div class="wrap-title"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/griffith-park-rangers/"><h3 class="c-title">Griffith Park Rangers</h3></a> </div> <div class="wrap-thumbnail" style="background-image: url('https://www.laparksfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ranger.jpg');"> <div class="wrap-button"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/griffith-park-rangers/" class="btn button-primary el-centered">See more</a> </div> </div> <div class="wrap-text"> <div class="plain-description"> Rangers provide emergency services and assist in citywide shelter operations during states of emergency, as well as conduct nature hikes for school children and provide interpretive educational programs at park facilities.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="box-item num-box-2"> <div class="wrap-box"> <div class="wrap-title"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/holiday-in-the-parks-grants/"><h3 class="c-title">‘Holiday in the Parks’ Grants</h3></a> </div> <div class="wrap-thumbnail" style="background-image: url('https://www.laparksfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9986.jpg');"> <div class="wrap-button"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/holiday-in-the-parks-grants/" class="btn button-primary el-centered">See more</a> </div> </div> <div class="wrap-text"> <div class="plain-description">Every year since 2010, the LA Parks Foundation gives out 20 special grants to Recreation Centers throughout the city to support a holiday-themed event for their community.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="box-item num-box-3"> <div class="wrap-box"> <div class="wrap-title"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/cabrillo-peer-fishing-program/"><h3 class="c-title">Cabrillo Pier Fishing Program</h3></a> </div> <div class="wrap-thumbnail" style="background-image: url('https://www.laparksfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cabrillo-Fishing-Prog-2016_Wilmington-RC-Catching-Fish-06-24-2016.jpg');"> <div class="wrap-button"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/cabrillo-peer-fishing-program/" class="btn button-primary el-centered">See more</a> </div> </div> <div class="wrap-text"> <div class="plain-description">The Pier Fishing Program provides an annual fun, outdoor activity that has allowed local youth to develop a love for nature. More than 800 youth participate in the 7 week program each year, which includes fishing, environmental education, and arts & crafts projects.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clr"></div></div><div class="row-list"> <div class="box-item num-box-1"> <div class="wrap-box"> <div class="wrap-title"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/senior-citizen-programming/"><h3 class="c-title">Senior Citizen Programming</h3></a> </div> <div class="wrap-thumbnail" style="background-image: url('https://www.laparksfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/15056308_1283174685059453_3723010589763375183_n.jpg');"> <div class="wrap-button"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/senior-citizen-programming/" class="btn button-primary el-centered">See more</a> </div> </div> <div class="wrap-text"> <div class="plain-description">Through an ongoing partnership with Humana, we are helping to support a variety of senior citizen activities, programs and events that promote senior health and wellness.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="box-item num-box-2"> <div class="wrap-box"> <div class="wrap-title"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/franklin-canyon-orange-grove/"><h3 class="c-title">Franklin Canyon Orange Grove</h3></a> </div> <div class="wrap-thumbnail" style="background-image: url('https://www.laparksfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Franklin-Cyn-Orange-Grove-005.jpg');"> <div class="wrap-button"> <a href="https://www.laparksfoundation.org/initiatives/franklin-canyon-orange-grove/" class="btn button-primary el-centered">See more</a> </div> </div> <div class="wrap-text"> <div class="plain-description">Since 2014, LA Parks Foundation has partnered with the non-profit organization Food Forward to bring fresh produce to the local community.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clr"></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <footer class="col-md-12 no-margin"> <div class="footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <p> © Copyright 2018<br/> Los Angeles Parks Foundation<br/ > Griffith Park Nursery House<br /> 2650 N. 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