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Welcome to

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park

Where Nature and Community Thrive
Fostering a Community Where Birds, People, and Nature Thrive Together

4700 North Griffin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90031

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Los Nogales Nursery:

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Los Nogales Nursery (7/27-7/31):

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The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park is a natural gem nestled in the hillsides of Northeast Los Angeles, where people, birds, and native plants come together to inspire conservation, strengthen communities, and create a healthier future for all.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park aims to be a trusted community hub where people and nature come together to protect the spaces birds need, restore native habitats, and inspire environmental stewardship. Through hands-on conservation, community partnerships, advocacy, and a wide range of community programs, we empower people to care for the natural world while building healthy, resilient communities. As the first center established by the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ within an urban area to specifically engage the local community, we continue to cultivate a more diverse, inclusive, and community-powered conservation movement across Los Angeles.

Our programs inspire people of all ages to explore, understand, and care for nature, beginning in their own neighborhoods. From restoring native habitats for birds and other wildlife to making California native plants accessible to community members, our work demonstrates how local action creates lasting environmental change. We also engage in advocacy when opportunities arise, working alongside partners and community members to advance policies and investments that benefit birds, people, and the places we all share.

Through workforce development programs like FLIGHT and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Youth Leaders, participants gain hands-on experience in habitat restoration, native plant propagation, climate resilience, and conservation leadership while developing pathways to meaningful careers in environmental stewardship. We believe that resilient landscapes are created by resilient communities. By connecting people, birds, and native plants, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park is building healthier ecosystems, empowering future conservation leaders, and creating a future where wildlife and people thrive together.

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Upcoming Events
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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
3
8:15 AM - 11:15 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
Community Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA
Aug
7
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
Test Plot Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA
Come get your hands dirty!
Aug
7-8
5:00 PM - 4:00 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
Community Wildfire Mitigation Aug 7th Virtual on Zoom, Aug 8th In-Person
Los Angeles, CA
Aug
11
8:15 AM - 11:15 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
Community Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA
Aug
17
8:15 AM - 11:15 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park
Community Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA
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
Parenting Under Pressure: California’s Snowy Plovers Deserve Protected Spots to Nest and Thrive
April 28, 2026 — A recent win at Oceano Dunes and our hopes for a safer shore
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
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