I've been emailing for months with no reply, but finally saw the gate was open on Saturday morning…read moreso I stopped by with my compost bin! Spoke to the volunteers and found out that they are going through a change in management. The folks i met were nice and gave me a tour. Lots of overgrown spots covering up lots of beauty to be discovered! Excited to bring my 4 year old here to get in the dirt and participate in some of the upcoming workshops and activities.

The ESCG is a home away from home. I started gardening here in college for a bit. I stopped and…read moresomehow I came back years later; it must have been the land calling me back. I feel safe and happy here. Anyone can come to the garden during open community hours on Saturday's from 8am-12pm. Anyone can volunteer too. I learn here so much about myself, the land, and from community here.

What a lovely nursery! Visit and learn about/buy native plants for your yard. The environment will…read morethank you! (Note: If you think you might be lost right before you get there, you are probably going the right way.) They have really cute seed and book/gift huts too for you and your garden loving friends. There is also a little trail you can take next to the nursery where you can see hawks, lizards, and sometimes snakes!

Theodore Payne had their winter plant sale and it was excellent as usual. There was a bounty of…read morenative plants for purchase, seeds and even merch. With the closing of Tree of Life in Orange County, this nursery is now my lifeline for getting native plants to support the ecosystem and create habitat at home. I appreciate the staff's kindness and help with selecting native grasses. I was able to get exactly what I needed for a tough area in my hell strip. Thank you

The Audubon Center is a nice area at the Ernest E Debs Regional Park…read more It makes for a nice meeting point if you are going for a hike with friends! They have a very clean bathroom area (don't clean your shoes there! they have signs haha) and also a small parking lot. I've gone a couple times now and staff is always very friendly, as well, greeting us as we walk by. Check their calendar as they have fun events happening to both help the environment and just have some fun. Like a live band under the peppercorn trees! Such a beautiful little space with cute little areas throughout. Absolutely an asset to the Highland Park community! Pro-Tip: Did you know Audubon Center has their own bird watching app? It's pretty cool and meant for use across the country so give it a download!

Such an amazing park! I can't wait to come back here for more events!!! Great job to those people…read morewho set up, they did an amazing job.

What an absolutely incredible shop! It's seriously a feast for the eyes. Walking in you're…read moretransported into a magical world of trees, greenery and fairies. One of the owners made and designed most of what is seen. You can definitely tell it's a labor of love. Everywhere you look there's something to catch your eye and there's also some cool secret hiding spots in the trees. We just happened to be pursing the shops here on Magnolia when I spotted Secret Forest and what a treat. Definitely check this place out.

Very cute fantasy and forest themed immersive art exhibit and event space! We didn't book an event…read morehere, but my friends and I checked it out and we really liked the theme and the space. i'd recommend to anyone who likes fantasy or forest themed things.

I never seen this park open. I been in the community for over the years and every time I go by, all…read moreI see it's a white pickup truck parked inside and a outdoor food vending lady blocking the park gate entrance. Anyone knows if this is still an active community garden?

An incredible resource, nurtured so thoughtfully by Manager and Master Gardener, Nery Reyes, the…read moreRosewood Community Garden is a special place to me. A place to learn and grow, share and practice, our community would be less of a community without. Thank you, Nery!!

Whoever reported this garden closed is sorely under informed or wants it to remain a secret place!…read moreI was the founder and can assure the public and the City of LA that the garden is in full operation with 45 families growing their own food and maintaining the grounds. Access is limited to members only who have keys to unlock all gates. If you are not a member, you can join with a plot lease and a promise to dedicate at least two hours of your time monthly to keep up the property. To connect with the garden, access the Facebook page and/or send an email to eaglerockcommunitygarden@gmail.com. Plots are renewed annually in March and the gardeners hold a work day and membership meeting on weekend mornings once a month (days vary). In the spring the Garden hosts its annual seedling sale of organic tomatoes, peppers, squash and herbs which help pay the water bill and other expenses.

The community garden isn't closed. It's open and thriving and absolutely wonderful. You can only…read moreaccess if you are a member, and I do think there is a waitlist.

Serene. That's the perfect word. For years I've been coming to my beloved Brand Park, but have…read morenever been able to make it on a day this area was open so it was a treat for sure esp on the gloomy day that needed a little sparkle. The lawns are manicured beautifully and the tea house, koi pond, gazebo, and Dr's house are all beautiful to see. I can't wait to experience an authentic tea ceremony there (call to reserve) and take a tour on one of their Sundays. Brand Park and all that it has to offer is truly a TREASURE in Southern California and should not be missed. (I'm even typing this review from Brand Park right now lol What can I say? Love this place!)

I was hoping to enjoy some tea, but I believe you must reserve in advance for the tea room…read more Nevertheless, we had a great time watching the koi fish in the pond. The garden had a beautiful atmosphere, serene and dignified. It would be lovely to take photos here. The koi pond is well taken care of and it seems to be a popular spot to sit and enjoy the weather and view, as several other people were there when I arrived around 8 am.

Tan L.A. como puede serlo!…read more Lincoln Park in Lincoln Heights is a little big green, path filled, water encompassed, nature filled slice of Los Angeles and also home to Plaza De La Raza. We decided to mix up our normal weekend strolls as neither of us had been in quite some time. As a native I spent bulk of my time exploring LA as a kid in the late 80s and throughout 90s, before returning in the 2010s and appreciating it as an adult, much like appreciating the wildlife, culture and return to this historic park. We parked near the cultural center and did some nice leisurely strolling taking in just about most of Lincoln Park. People enjoy conversations, their own strolls and even some fishing in the lake. Ducks and birds of so many kinds including Coots, Gooses, Grebes, Mallards and variations of each. We were also able to explore the Plaza De La Raza center which was being cleaned and attended to. The park isn't as lavish as some in LA and the water stream is a bit lackluster compared to parks like Echo Park Lake, but still enjoyable and parking around the park via street Valley Blvd as well as Mission Rd where you'll find the public restrooms. You can also discover the Florence Nightingale Statue on the Valley Blvd side, the sign for it isn't present anymore and like a few parts of Lincoln Park could use some beautification and upkeep. There's a big playground off the Siegl Pl side, not to mention additional parking, tennis courts, baseball fields, soccer fields and picnic tables spaced out throughout the park. Additionally you can find some outdoor fitness equipment and also a skate park! The recreation center is basically like a YMCA with indoor basketball, other various sports, auditorium, classes, events, seasonal happenings and more. It's a surprisingly cool park with lots of hidden things, some more well tended to than others, feels like a refresh is coming soon. Definitely worth checking out Lincoln Park.

There is a Dodgers Dream Foundation field here. Also a nice lake and a skatepark! Sometimes I come…read morehere during lunch to ride my skateboard. There is a tennis court, and a county trailer for the homeless people.