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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

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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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Jul
3
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!
Jul
25
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
Old Time String Jam Band
Los Angeles, CA
Join in for a jam band session under the peppercorn trees!
Jul
31
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
2026 Community Movie Night | Noches Comunitarias de Películas
Los Angeles, CA
Free community movie night, featuring Jurassic Park!
Aug
28
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
2026 Community Movie Night | Noches Comunitarias de Películas
Los Angeles, CA
Free community movie night
From ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California
California’s Conservation Goals Depend on the People Who Carry Them Out
June 16, 2026 — Proposed staffing cuts and delayed climate bond spending would affect CA’s ability to protect birds, restore habitat, maintain public access, and advance its 30x30 commitments.
FLIGHT Interns Fledge the Nest at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
June 16, 2026 — From planting hundreds of native plants to watching seabirds from a boat for the first time, this year’s FLIGHT interns built skills, community, and confidence at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park.
The Magic of Seabird Colonies, and One Scientist’s Unique Way to Mitigate the Crises They Face
June 03, 2026 — A motivating conversation with Aspen Ellis, a PhD candidate researching seabirds and offshore wind
Making Waves at California Ocean Day
June 02, 2026 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California joins ocean leaders in Sacramento, charting a hopeful course for the future of our coast.
Jodi Pinder, biologist and Working Lands Project Association with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California, releases Tricolored Blackbird as part of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California's movement study.
Tiny Tags, One Million Tricolored Blackbird Detections, and New Clues for Conservation
May 30, 2026 — New tracking technology is showing us where Tricolored Blackbirds go beyond the breeding season—and how we can better protect them.
A goldfinch perches on a sunflower holding a seed in its beak.
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