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Welcome to

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park

Where Nature and Community Thrive
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ center.

4700 North Griffin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Center Hours :

Open Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Los Nogales Nursery:

Open Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm

The Ì½»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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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Dec
20
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Winter in the Park
Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate California's blooming winter wonderland with us at Winter in the Park!
Dec
20
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Living Earth
Los Angeles, CA
Jan
2
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Test Plot: Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA
Come get your hands dirty and help out with Test Plot!
From ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California
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December 13, 2025 — Alongside ranchers, chefs, restoration leaders, and bird lovers, we’re growing bird-friendly working lands through community engagement and stewardship.
Celebrating 2025 Working Lands for Tricolored Blackbirds
December 11, 2025 — Strong farmer and agency partnerships and a new movement study made 2025 a breakthrough year for Tricolored Blackbirds and set the stage for what’s next.
From Washington to California, Volunteers Answered the Call as Concerns Rose for California Brown Pelicans
December 10, 2025 — How volunteer surveys along the west coast may be revealing changes in where California Brown Pelicans roost and feed in response to a changing climate.
BirdReturns 2025: A Remarkable Year Delivering Crucial Habitat for Birds
December 10, 2025 — A decade in, BirdReturns is scaling habitat across California’s working lands to meet a critical moment for hundreds of thousands of birds.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Names Andrea Jones as Vice President for California
November 10, 2025 — Jones brings 3 decades of experience as a leading ornithologist and conservation expert
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