Educational Videos
From wildlife and native plants to local history and Traditional Ecological Knowledge, our video resources offer knowledge on the lands we steward. Watch the videos below to learn about the nature of Los Angeles, and ways you can connect more deeply with it.
For more videos from our Preserves, visit our YouTube channel here.
History of the Rosemont Preserve
Uncover the history of the foothills surrounding our Rosemont Preserve in La Crescenta and how the landscape came to be what it is today.
E’kwa’shem: Native Californian Stewardship of the Rosemont Preserve
An introduction to the Tongva people, the original inhabitants and enduring caretakers of the Los Angeles Basin.
Native Plants Virtual Field Trip
Learn about California native plants, their unique adaptations, and the diverse ecosystems that bring the Rosemont Preserve to life.
Wildlife of Our Arroyos and Foothills
Meet the diverse animal species that call Los Angeles home and how urbanization has transformed their lives.
Geology Virtual Field Trip
Take a journey through Earth’s formation and the geological forces that shaped Los Angeles.
Camera Trapping: Capturing Wildlife
Discover how camera trapping captures candid moments of wildlife and offers a window into their secret world.
Traditional Firemaking
Learn how California native plants can be used to make fire the traditional way.
The Seven Sisters: A Tongva Creation Story voiced by Tina Calderon
Listen to this Tongva story about how the Pleiades constellation came to be.
