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ԹϺ Center at Debs Park

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

4700 North Griffin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Center Hours:

Closed

Los Nogales Nursery:

Closed

The ԹϺ 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 ԹϺ 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 ԹϺ 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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Nov
15

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Annual 4-Mile Hill Challenge w/ Aztlan Athletics
Los Angeles, CA

Take on the 4-Mile Hill Challenge and support local conservation! Use code ԹϺ2025 for $5 off your registration, each use of the code provides a...

Nov
16

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!

Nov
21

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Storytime Under the Pepper Tree
Los Angeles, CA

Join us for a baby and toddler-friendly special storytime at the ԹϺ Center at Debs Park!

Nov
22

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!

Dec
5

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Test Plot: Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA

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

Dec
14

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Community Planting Day
Los Angeles, CA

Join us for our Community Planting Day and get your hands dirty. Help us build sustainable habitat for local bird populations and other wildlife...

Jan
2

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Test Plot: Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA

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

The Case for Wetlands in the Central Valley
February 05, 2021 — Vital groundwater protections are needed for wetlands under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. They are the backbone of the Pacific Flyway, supporting 60% of California's migratory birds.
Study: Wetlands Restoration Can Improve Water Quality in Central Valley
February 05, 2021 — Vibrant ecosystems can absorb carbon dioxide helping mitigate climate change and nitrogen cleaning the run-off from human use of the land for agriculture or development.
Biden-Harris First Day Actions Signal Commitment to Birds and Climate
January 21, 2021 — Bird survival is human survival and birds are telling us they are in trouble. We have no time to lose.
ԹϺ California Blasts Administration Move to Decimate Northern Spotted Owl Critical Habitat
January 14, 2021 — “The administration has declared open season on America’s public lands even as it leaves office, with dozens of threatened and endangered species hanging in the balance.”
Fall, 2020 at the Salton Sea
December 11, 2020 — Shifting populations -- plus a few surprise visitors
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