Helene Seifer · June 1, 2023
In a little corner of Griffith Park, known as the Bette Davis picnic area, a bushy green micro-forest teems with life. This 1,000-square-foot circular forest has grown from tiny seedlings […]
Helene Seifer · July 1, 2021
There is a Chinese proverb that posits, “When is the best time to plant a tree?” And it answers, “20 years ago. Or today.” Volunteers with the Los Angeles Parks […]
Helene Seifer · June 3, 2021
As we grapple with pollution, climate change, soil erosion and threats to biodiversity, we should remember a lesson every child learns in elementary school: trees are good for the planet. […]
Suzan Filipek · July 1, 2020
Ah, the great outdoors. Nothing like a pandemic to make you crave some fresh air and time in nature. And friends. All of these forces combined have elevated the oft-neglected […]
Helene Seifer · April 29, 2020
In both World Wars I and II, Americans were encouraged to plant gardens as an act of patriotism. These “war gardens” or “victory gardens” were meant to supplement the food […]
John Welborne · November 30, 2017
Front yards are a significant part of the ambiance of the single-family residential neighborhoods in and around Hancock Park. As explained at a mid-November presentation held at The Ebell and […]
