Rooted in Nature: Community, Conservation, and Crafts

Join Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy for a morning focused on connecting the BIPOC community through nature! Enjoy champurrado and small bites while surrounded by the San Gabriel Mountains at Rosemont Preserve. Through discussions, crafts, and connections we’ll explore how the “Nature Gap” affects our communities.

Participants will rotate through a series of activities starting with a group discussion. We’ll then move into a creative activity making Hojalatas, a traditional Mexican tin folk art, using nature as inspiration. Lastly, we’ll work together to bring life back to retired flower beds by planting narrowleaf milkweed to help support Monarch butterflies. Together, these activities work towards environmental justice through community, crafts, and conservation.

All craft materials and outdoor blankets will be provided. No experience necessary, just come ready to learn, create, and spend time outdoors together! Please bring an outdoor chair if you prefer to sit during our community circle.

This event is offered in partnership with the California Climate Action Corps, a program of the California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.

When: Saturday June 27th 9am-11:30am

Where: Rosemont Preserve – The Preserve is located in La Crescenta at the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence. ⁠Parking is available at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave, where bathrooms are located.

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