At L.A. Works, Earth Week is more than just dates on the calendar — it’s a call to action for our community to help build a more sustainable and resilient Los Angeles. This year, our work takes on even greater urgency as we focus on post-wildfire support, climate disaster mitigation, and restoring native resilience.
Native Tree Planting for Earth Day on Tongva Land
Join us in celebrating Earth Day and give back to this unceded Tongva land by planting native fire-resilient trees and shrubs that will help mitigate wildfires!
Why: By participating in this Earth Day event you will help to restore a native habitat that was deforested by early settlers, learn about the Indigenous concept of rematriation of land, and celebrate the Earth with other passionate volunteers.
Who: L.A. Works is teaming up with Sunland-Tujunga Forward to host this native planting day. Sunland-Tujunga Forward is a community organization that focuses on creating spaces for collaborative action centering equity, inclusion, and transformative relationships.
What to Expect: This event is a hands-on native planting day, volunteers will be working in teams of 3 to restore this land. In addition to the volunteer activity, we will also have an Indigenous Culture Bearer to share the history of this land, as well as the environmental and cultural importance of the site. Light breakfast and beverages will be provided.
Beautify A Community Garden at Arroyo Farm Lab for Earth Week
Volunteer with Eco Urban Gardens for part 2 of a hands-on beautification project for Earth Week. No gardening experience required!
Why: Our volunteer day efforts help establish urban agricultural learning hubs in underserved communities. The learning hubs aim to introduce youth and the community to urban agriculture, environmental sciences, and nutrition to improve physical and mental wellness. Volunteers are welcome to not only participate in the efforts but also partake in workshops and events.
Who: Eco Urban Gardens aims to combat food insecurity through urban agriculture and regenerative living.
What to Expect: This event continues work done on Earth Day and focuses on mulching and planting to beautify our learning hub. Volunteers will help the Arroyo Farm Lab with tasks like:
Mulching
Transplanting Seedings
Mural Making
Signage Painting
Cleaning (Raking, debris pick-up, etc)
What's Required: For a safe and more comfortable work experience, we ask volunteers to bring the following:
Closed/Comfortable shoes (suitable for yardwork)
Water Bottle
Long Pants/Long Sleeves
Small Snack
Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
