An overhead photo of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park.
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 - 4:00pm

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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Apr
26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Biosurvey Walk - City Nature Challenge
Los Angeles, CA
Join us in cataloguing what birds, bugs, plants, and other wildlife live in Debs Park!
Apr
27
8:15 AM - 11:15 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
Community Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA
Come get your hands dirty!
May
1
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
Test Plot Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA
Come get your hands dirty and help out with Test Plot!
May
7
8:15 AM - 11:15 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
Community Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA
Join us for Habitat Restoration and get your hands dirty. Help us build sustainable habitat for local bird populations and other wildlife. This is a...
May
23
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!
May
29
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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2026 Community Movie Nights | Noches Comunitarias de Películas
Los Angeles, CA
Come join our free community movie night featuring, A Bug's Life!
Jun
5
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
Test Plot Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA
Come get your hands dirty and help out with Test Plot!
From ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California
Remembering Dr. Sandy DeSimone
April 17, 2026 — From mentoring PhD students to inspiring children learning about the canyon’s owls and imperiled habitats, Sandy’s 30 years of commitment to Starr Ranch and passion for conservation left an incredible legacy of impact.
Protecting Birds in a Changing Ocean: How California Marine IBAs Can Guide Ocean Planning
April 02, 2026 — California’s Marine Important Bird Areas provide highly productive habitat for a diversity of seabirds.Understanding how birds use these protected ocean patches can also help steer conservation efforts.
A Look Back for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California's 30-Year Anniversary
April 02, 2026 — Celebrating a Long History of Conservation Milestones in California
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California’s 2026 State Legislative Priorities
April 02, 2026 — How ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California’s 2026 priorities help protect the water and habitat birds need, support safe water for communities, expand access to nature for all, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act.
The 2026 Salton Sea Leadership Program Is Underway!
March 15, 2026 — Get to know this year’s cohort, building community and leadership around the Sea
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