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Welcome to

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center at Debs Park

Where Nature and Community Thrive
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ center.

4700 North Griffin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90031

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The ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center at Debs Park is a natural jewel in the heart of Los Angeles where community and nature come together.

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center at Debs Park is a vibrant community hub dedicated to protecting birds, restoring habitat, and inspiring people to connect with nature. Through hands-on conservation, climate action, and a wide range of programs, we work to create healthy, resilient environments for both wildlife and people.

As the first center built by the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ within an urban area to specifically engage the local Highland Park community, we play a key role in building a more diverse and inclusive conservation movement in Los Angeles and beyond. Our mission is to inspire people to experience, understand, and care for the natural world, starting in our own neighborhoods. We focus on restoring habitat for birds and other wildlife at Debs Park and along the L.A. River, while also restoring the vital connection between people and the land in Los Angeles.

Make Things Better Together

Community members help keep Debs Park a great place for people, pollinators of all types, and birds. In 2024, we worked together to create a space that supports pollinators with beautiful California native plants such as Hummingbird Sage and California Fuchsia. When you visit, you can see the amazing transformation through the year, made only possible through staff and volunteers like you!

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Upcoming Events
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Oct
3

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Test Plot: Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA

Come get your hands dirty and help out with Test Plot!

Oct
11

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

From Earth to Art: Building with Natural Materials
Los Angeles, CA
Oct
12

8:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Community Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA

Join?us?for Habitat Restoration and get your hands dirty. Help us build sustainable habitat for local bird populations and other wildlife. This is a...

Oct
17

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Storytime and Family Bird Walk at the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center
Los Angeles, CA

Join us for a special storytime and toddler-friendly bird walk!

Oct
18

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

From Earth to Art: Building with Natural Materials
Los Angeles, CA
Oct
19

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Community Bird Walk
Los Angeles, CA

Interested in learning more about the local birds of Debs Park? Join us for an introductory bird hike to learn the basics of birding!

Oct
25

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Old Time String Jam Band
Los Angeles, CA

Join in for a jam band session under the peppercorn trees!

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