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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

Center Hours:

Open Today 8:00am - 4:00pm

Los Nogales Nursery:

Open Today 9:00am - 3:00pm

Public Trail:

Open Today Sunrise - Sunset

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!

Volunteer at Debs Park

Upcoming Events
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Aug
17

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Community Bird Sit
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center at Debs Park, Los Angeles, CA

Ever been curious about birding, but find it to be intimidating or inaccessible? Come join us on an introductory bird sit in the courtyard at the...

Aug
21

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Test Plot: Habitat Restoration
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center at Debs Park, Los Angeles, CA

Come get your hands dirty and help out Test Plot!

Aug
21

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Marking Monarchs
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center at Debs Park, Los Angeles, CA

Join us in counting monarchs, from eggs to full-fledged butterflies, and take part in this community science initiative!

Aug
22

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Storytime Under the Peppercorn Tree
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center at Debs Park, Los Angeles, CA

Join us for some special storytimes at the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center in celebration of our current StoryWalk® featuring the book A Beetle is Shy by Dianna...

Aug
23

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Old Time String Jam Band
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center at Debs Park, Los Angeles, CA

Join in on a string jam band! Fourth Saturday of every month at 12:00PM PST.

Aug
24

8:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Community Habitat Restoration
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center at Debs Park, Los Angeles, CA

Join us for Habitat Restoration and get your hands dirty!

Sep
3

8:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Community Habitat Restoration
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center at Debs Park, 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...

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October 06, 2023 — Please join us in welcoming He Sung Im to the Debs Park team!
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