Community Gardens Los Angeles

Animal Ministries and Community Gardens

**Tend the Interconnected Web** Blessed Be, Bright Tidings, and Warm Greetings to all seekers, mystics, neighbors, and friends! As stewards of the earth, travelers of the Wheel of the Year, and believers in the sacred, animate spark that resides within all living beings, the **Pan Pacific Pagans and the Radical Faeries of California** are overjoyed to extend our deepest endorsement and a heartfelt invitation to a beautiful sanctuary of community and activism: **The Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry (UUAM) and Community Garden**. We invite newcomers, seekers, and lifelong earth-defenders alike to gather with us as we deepen our collective relationship to animal advocacy, environmental stewardship, and the profound, intricate web of life that sustains us all. *** 🌿 Gather with Us: Monthly Meetings Come share space, ideas, and vision as we explore our spiritual responsibility to our animal kin and the environment. * **When:** Every Second Sunday of the Month * **Time:** 12:30 PM (following service) * **Where:** The Unitarian Universalist Church of Los Angeles (UULA) * **Who:** Open to all -- no matter your path, tradition, or background, your voice and care are welcome! 🌱 Cultivate with Us: The Community Garden Before or after we meet, we invite you to step into the living sanctuary of the **UULA Community Garden**. * **Touch the Earth:** Ground yourself in a sacred third space dedicated to growth, tactile creation, and mindful connection. * **Practice Mutual Aid with Nature:** Learn how we can cultivate sustainable, local ecosystem support right here in the heart of Los Angeles. * **Find Sanctuary:** Discover a peaceful oasis for contemplation, play, and community building. *** Why We Walk This Path Together For pagans, faeries, and esoteric practitioners, our spirituality is inseparable from our relationship to the land and its creatures. In aligning with the Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry, we find a shared devotion to the **interconnected web of all existence**. Whether you are looking to become an active advocate for animal welfare, wishing to get your hands dirty in the soil, or simply searching for a safe, inclusive space to meet like-minded spirits, there is a place for you here. Let us weave our magic, our empathy, and our labor together to create a kinder, more conscious world. **Come as you are, bring an open heart, and let’s grow together.** *For inquiries about collaborations, getting involved with the garden, or meeting logistics, please reach out to the UULA community coordinators or join us at our next Sunday gathering!* Please visit: https://fuam.my.canva.site for the FUAM Newsletter!

Weekly LA Crop Swap Garden Volunteer Day🥦🥕🥬

Weekly LA Crop Swap Garden Volunteer Day🥦🥕🥬

Sunday Open Hours

Drop by and enjoy the farm! See what's growing, meet some of our volunteers, and learn how you can get involved!

LUNCHTIME PLANT WALKABOUT

Note: Hahamongna is our field office. Please register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making-workshop/) to attend and for exact class location Come take a walk in the canyon, learning about the bounty of nature’s flora. We will see natives and non-natives and explore this unique part of the Arroyo Seco south of the bridge. We’ll see wild herbs, native plants, and more. A short walk, getting out in nature, and connecting with the skills of our ancestors. We will see many of our native plants, and also many of the introduced non-natives.

Closing Reception & Community Feed for Cast Shadows

Join us next Saturday, 11/14, from 4–7 PM to celebrate the closing of David Vega and Andy Montiel Phillips’ powerful exhibition, *Cast Shadows*. We are so grateful to everyone who has come to see and engage with the exhibition, participated in workshops led by Andy and David, and joined us for our ongoing programming. Please come by one more time to close out this show the right way! This Community Feed also marks the launch of our **inaugural CXLA Support Drive!** This will be your first chance to purchase our new CXLA merch in person, and we'll have an opportunity to customize your new gear with colorful dyes. Please come break bread with us. There is a lot to celebrate, and we can't think of a better way to kick off this next chapter than by gathering with our community. **WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!** If you'd like to help out with the Community Feed, please reach out. We'd love to have you participate! **Saturday\, November 14 \| 4–7 PM** Currency Exchange – LA

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.

Pasadena Jaycees x Junior League of Pasadena Mixer

**Looking to meet your people in Pasadena? Come join us.** Join the **Pasadena Jaycees** and **Junior League of Pasadena** for a joint social mixer at **Wild Parrot Brewing** on Monday, November 9 at 6:30 PM! We’re bringing together two groups of community-minded people for an evening of good conversation, new connections, and friendships that can extend well beyond the event. Come grab a drink, meet new faces, and connect with people who share a passion for building relationships, getting involved, and making a difference in the Pasadena community. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, explore new ways to give back, or simply meet some genuinely great people, this is a chance to connect across two incredible local organizations. **Never attended a Jaycees or Junior League event? Even better.** Come solo, introduce yourself, and meet people who are excited to welcome you. No pressure, no need to know anyone beforehand — just show up, strike up a conversation, and see where the connections take you. The **Pasadena Jaycees** are a Service & Social Chapter of JCI focused on community, leadership, and meaningful friendships. The **Junior League of Pasadena** brings women together through volunteerism, leadership, and community impact. **Two organizations. One community. More connections.**

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!

Food Distribution 🛒 Network

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)

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THANKSGIVING SEASON — WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP

To attend and for exact location, register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/thanksgiving-season-wild-food-cooking-workshop/) # THANKSGIVING SEASON — WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP — INCLUDING ACORN PROCESSING November 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm $45.00 – $65.00 Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. WILD FOOD COOKING WORKSHOP Join us as we do a short walk to forage wild foods that are in season, and learn how to recognize what is available now. We’ll then gather and prepare the various wild foods, along with some that we have brought, including ACORNS. You will work together to create a salad, a soup, an egg dish, acorn pancakes, tea, and some sort of desert items. We’ll have mushrooms if we find any. It’s worth noting that when the first peoples of Hahamongna lived here, they relied on the plant and animal life for their sustenance. You will just be getting a small taste of what that would have been like. And it is worth noting that the majority of the wild foods that are available today are mostly European invasive plants, plants that the first peoples would not have had. Bring your notebook and camera, and bring your water and bowl. This is not a spectator sport, so be prepared to process greens, make the fire, and cook. $65 ($45 for seniors and students)