07/27/2026
Volunteer Spotlight: Adele
Adele has been volunteering with Laguna Canyon Foundation since about 2009, inspired to get involved because her husband had joined a couple of years prior and she got to attend some hikes and interpretive activities. She was already an avid hiker and had consistently volunteered throughout her adult life, so she was intrigued by the opportunity to learn more about the natural areas in Laguna Beach and share that knowledge with others. Now, Adele and her husband Dave lead the monthly Native Plant and Wildflower Hike.
Adele also serves on the Board of Directors for Laguna Canyon Foundation, bringing her background in education to the table, amongst many other skills. She enjoys serving on the Board as a way to help create the structure and guidance for the organization that allows staff and volunteers to work towards fulfilling the mission and vision of the Foundation.
She enjoys connecting with the people, especially kids, that attend the hikes she leads, introducing them to some of our only remaining coastal canyon ecosystems in Southern California.
“I like stopping and being completely quiet and looking around and realizing we are in the middle of a developed urban area, yet we are also minutes away from this beautiful wild area.”
One of her favorite native plants is the California wild rose (Rosa californica), for their blossoms’ color and smell.
Thank you, Adele!
