Community Gardens Los Angeles

Weekly LA Crop Swap Garden Volunteer Day🥦🥕🥬

Weekly LA Crop Swap Garden Volunteer Day🥦🥕🥬

Weekly LA Crop Swap Garden Volunteer Day🥦🥕🥬

Sunday Funday at Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden, Pasadena

AskAGuru.com presents: Sunday Funday at the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden, Pasadena ✨ Please join us for the 2nd to last "Sunday Funday at the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden" of the year. This event will feature free snacks, drinks, and entertainment as we celebrate the remarkable history and beauty of the Storrier Stearns Japanese Gardens! We've revamped the series so that instead of meeting once a month, we have 3 scheduled events this year at the garden, and each will be special! We are lucky to be able to enjoy this space with you all - the vibrant community in one of the most magical gardens in all of Los Angeles! This year will feature 3 events! We hope to see you! : Aug 9th 2-3:30PM Oct 18th 2-3:30PM Dec 13th 2-3:30PM At AskAGuru.com, we believe the most meaningful art discoveries happen courtesy of recommendations from other awesome humans. Come connect with fellow art lovers, support your local scene, and enrich your personal network in a truly one-of-a-kind setting! Support the garden, and champion the arts! Admission is -just $12 - at the door (includes all refreshments and activities)

Board Games at The Original Farmers’ Market!

🎲 Bring Your Own Board Game (optional) and jacket 🧥 (it gets chilly at night)! Come hang out, meet new people, and enjoy a chill game night on the second floor of The Farmers’ Market at The Grove. 🧋🍛✨ Whether you’re a serious board gamer or just here for the vibes, everyone is welcome! 💛 We’ll be using the outdoor tables on the second floor of the farmers market right next to the community room. There are several staircases you can use to get to the second floor. One of them is directly to the left of Figure 8 Tea Project. We’ll have some games available, but feel free to bring a favorite you’d like to share! ✨ Most importantly, bring positive energy and be respectful so everyone can have a fun and comfortable time together. ☺️🫶🏽 **Parking** at the Farmer’s Market is $56.00, so I don’t recommend parking there. There is some metered parking on Fairfax Ave and Third Street that is free after 8pm. There is also **free street parking** on N Hayworth Ave, S Hayworth Ave, and Oakwood Ave. From the grove just drive north up Fairfax Ave and make a left on Oakwood Ave. Make sure to read the signs. When the event is over we can carpool back to Oakwood Ave or walk together.

Operation Santa 2026 Kickoff Committee Meeting!

The Pasadena Jaycees are excited to kick off the 2026 Operation Santa Committee! Join us to learn how you can get involved in one of our most beloved holiday traditions while gaining valuable experience in event planning, marketing, networking, and professional development. Operation Santa has been bringing holiday magic to Pasadena children since 1934. Each year, children send letters to Santa, community members and organizations help provide toys, and hundreds of volunteers come together as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Elves to deliver thousands of gifts directly to children's homes on Christmas Eve. Last year, Operation Santa brought holiday cheer to more than 2,000 children in our community — and we're excited to make an even bigger impact in 2026! We're looking to build an all-star committee of young professionals in their 20s and 30s to help plan and execute this incredible community service project while building connections and growing our Jaycee membership. Whether you're interested in event planning, marketing, community service, or simply want to meet other motivated young professionals, there's a place for you on the committee. Come learn more about Operation Santa, meet the team, and find out how you can help make the holidays brighter for local families. 🎅🎁 Not a Jaycees member yet? No problem! Non-members are welcome to join us and explore what the Jaycees are all about before deciding whether membership and a committee role are right for you. We're happy to answer your questions and help you find a way to get involved. Most committee meetings will be held in person. If you'd prefer to join virtually, email [community@pasadenajaycees.org](mailto:community@pasadenajaycees.org) to request the Zoom information. Come be part of a Pasadena tradition that's been spreading holiday cheer for more than 90 years — and help us make Christmas magical for more than 2,000 local children! 🎅❤️

WILD FOOD OUTING, With Cooking

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-clay-workshop/) Folks, this will be an excellent way to see what’s in season and to try some of the wild edibles. We will go on a short walk to explore an area and learn about the wild plants, and their edible and medicinal uses. We will study the diverse flora and we’ll have an opportunity to make a fire and do some light cooking.Students examining fresh chicken-of-the-woods Come and enjoy your time outdoors learning about plant and how they can be used for teas, salads, soups, and medicines. Also you’ll learn about those plants used for fire in a traditional manner.

Pasadena Climate Happy Hour

Pasadena Climate Commons has been bringing together an incredible community of founders, engineers, researchers, investors, students, and sustainability advocates to discuss some of the most important climate and sustainability challenges facing our region. ​One thing became clear after every event: people didn't want the conversations to end. ​Attendees would stay long after the program wrapped up, continuing discussions, exchanging ideas, making introductions, and exploring opportunities to collaborate. So we decided to create something dedicated entirely to those connections. ​***Welcome to the Pasadena Climate Happy Hour.*** ​This is a casual monthly gathering for anyone working in, interested in, or curious about sustainability, climate technology, clean energy, resilience, water, transportation, circular economy, environmental policy, and related fields. ​Whether you're building a startup, conducting research, working in industry, exploring a career transition, or simply passionate about creating a more sustainable future, you'll find thoughtful people and engaging conversations here. ​There is no formal agenda, just great people, meaningful discussions, and a chance to build relationships within Pasadena's growing climate community. ​Our goal is to make this a recurring meetup held on the last Thursday of every month, and this gathering is our first experiment. We'd love for you to join us and help shape what this community becomes. ​Come grab a drink, meet fellow climate-minded professionals, and continue the conversations that matter. ​We look forward to seeing you there.

Community Habitat Restoration event at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Join us for a habitat restoration event! It’s a great opportunity to learn about native plants and local wildlife, all while spending some time outdoors in beautiful Baldwin Hills Parklands. This event is in partnership with California State Parks Foundation. Spaces are limited, so if you are interested in participating, **please RSVP to the coordinator at least 24hours in advance of the event: amendiaperez@naturenexusinstitute.org** Important things to know about this event: * Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Habitat restoration tasks are best suited for people who are 12 years of age or older. * Please wear long pants and covered shoes. * Please bring plenty of drinking water for yourself as well as ample sun protection. * Work sites are frequently off trail and may be on uneven terrain. * We typically meet up at the top parking lot adjacent to the visitor center to start the event, but we work in several sites throughout the park. If you arrive late you may have trouble finding us. Please be sure to RSVP via the email above so we know to expect you!

"We Love LA" Pickleball All Levels Welcome

Urban Partners 🛒 LA

Urban Partners Los Angeles’ “Groceries for our Neighbors” food distribution program provides essential weekly groceries to thousands of low-income, homeless, and senior members of the community in Los Angeles. Volunteers make up a large part of the program, with a small number of staff members coming from the community we serve. This initiative has been a vital resource for those in need for over 32 years, and we are committed to continuing to support our community through it. Each week, approximately 35,000 people in our community struggle with food insecurity, and around 10,000 members may go without meals due to financial constraints. Our relief efforts aim to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry, especially vulnerable populations. We are dedicated to securing our food and funding reserves in order to respond effectively to emergencies and handle the ongoing pandemic and its aftermath, as well as future Crises. We distribute, on average, over 30,000 pounds of food every Saturday. Our goal is to provide enough groceries for a family of four to sustain themselves for one week. Our ability to continue to operate is due in large part to the generous support of businesses and individual donors who believe in our mission to alleviate hunger for struggling Los Angeles families. If you would like to join us on the frontlines and help fight hunger in our community, we welcome your assistance at our food bank. We operate on Saturdays from 6:00 am to 9:30 am, rain or shine, some holidays excluded. If you have any questions about volunteering with UPLA, please contact our volunteer coordinator at [urbanpartnerslosangeles@gmail.com](mailto:urbanpartnerslosangeles@gmail.com). We welcome the opportunity to have you join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. **Visit our food bank at the First Unitarian Church for assistance with groceries. We recommend bringing a cart when picking up food at our food bank to make it easier to transport your groceries home.** **WHERE**: 2936 W. 8th Street, Los Angeles **WHEN:** Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (some holidays excluded)

Vegan Foodbank Volunteer Day (Sorting Day)

The Vegans of LA Foodbank needs volunteers to help sort food on this day. Gwenna Hunter will be your contact upon arrival for this opportunity. We are at the very corner of 23rd and Union ave inside the white warehouse. For more info: Http://www.VegansofLA.com