Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy

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All too often people are considered to be outside of nature. We know that's not true: we are part of the natural world a...
06/06/2026

All too often people are considered to be outside of nature. We know that's not true: we are part of the natural world and our lives are deeply connected to it.

Enter AFC's photography contest and show us how you see people experiencing, interacting with, and belonging in nature. Whether you're drawn to reflective moments on the trail, moments of inter-species connection, or the complex entanglement of urban life and wild habitat, we want to see the relationships you capture.

The contest is free to enter and submissions close August 1st.
Visit qrcodes.pro/afc-npc to submit. And check out these inspiring entries from previous years' People in Nature category!

Across Los Angeles hillsides, the yellow and purple tufts of fountain grass is an all too familiar sight. What to the un...
06/05/2026

Across Los Angeles hillsides, the yellow and purple tufts of fountain grass is an all too familiar sight. What to the unassuming eye may be a beautiful, natural part of our landscape is actually an alarming threat.

But, at Sunshine Preserve, a targeted restoration effort transformed a fire-prone hillside into a mosaic of biodiversity. Sunshine's restoration case study shows how with care and commitment an ecological loss can evolve into long-term resilience.

Read our restoration case study and see more photos from Sunshine here: https://arroyosfoothills.org/restoration-case-study-sage-hill-rehabilitation-sunshine-preserve-glendale/

Please consider making a donation to AFC today - your generosity allows us to sustain this vital work. Plus, if you donate today your donation will be matched dollar for dollar by a group of generous AFC supporters!

Visit arroyosfoothills.org/give to support our mission today.

Thank you Linda Zinn, Judy and Randy Wilson, Cal and Jeannette Hollis, Chris and Geoffrey Bremer, The Privett-Mendoza Family, Laurie Barlow, Laura and Louis Fleming, Chris and Katie Poole, Joanne and Tim Wendler, Aliya and David Coher, Laura and Gavin Solomon, and anonymous supporters for helping every donation go twice as far!

06/03/2026

A sweet mule deer finding food and water in Rubio Canyon 🫶

Enjoy June's cool, gray mornings in the beautiful foothills! We hope to see you this month at a habitat restoration, Ros...
06/02/2026

Enjoy June's cool, gray mornings in the beautiful foothills! We hope to see you this month at a habitat restoration, Rosemont Preserve open gate, milkweed giveaway, or one of our community gatherings. We have fun opportunities for everyone to get connected to nature!⁠
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In addition to extra mid-week restoration opportunities, you can attend a summer solstice celebration at Sunshine. Plus, at the end of the month, our Urban Conservation Fellow Daniela is leading an event focused on connecting the BIPOC community through nature!⁠
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Visit our calendar more information about all these events. See you this month! https://arroyosfoothills.org/events/

Join our team and help save habitat for wildlife!We're seeking a Development Officer to help build and sustain our fundr...
06/02/2026

Join our team and help save habitat for wildlife!

We're seeking a Development Officer to help build and sustain our fundraising program. This is AFC’s first dedicated staff development position, offering a unique opportunity for a mission-driven individual to shape the future of development from the ground up!

🐾 Full time, hybrid position (Los Angeles)
🌱 Start Date: July 1st

Click here to learn more about this position and to apply: https://arroyosfoothills.org/get-involved/join-our-team/

Photo by Roy Dunn

AFC's 2026 Nature Photography Contest has officially started! Support urban conservation efforts in Los Angeles by shari...
06/01/2026

AFC's 2026 Nature Photography Contest has officially started! Support urban conservation efforts in Los Angeles by sharing the beauty of nature!

Submit your photos to our seven categories:

🦅 Birds
🦌 Mammals
🐝 Other wildlife
🌱 Plants
🏞️ Landscapes
🧗🏽‍♀️ People in nature
🎨 Abstract or conceptual

This contest is free and open to amateurs and professionals alike. Images must be taken in Southern California within the last 5 years.

Visit qrcodes.pro/afc-npc to read the rules and submit!

📸 Morning Watch by Elyse Jankowski - grand prize winner of the 2025 contest

What if the same project that protects wildlife in the foothills could help Los Angeles waste less water? Too often cons...
05/31/2026

What if the same project that protects wildlife in the foothills could help Los Angeles waste less water? Too often conservation is framed in opposition to infrastructure, but we don't see it that way. Our bioswale at Rosemont Preserve demonstrates why!

Read more about it on our blog: https://arroyosfoothills.org/restoration-case-study-stormwater-capture-at-rosemont-preserve/

Organizations and individuals seeking inexpensive ways to more sustainably capture stormwater can look to this project's success for inspiration.

Projects like this take years of planning, partnerships, hands-on preparation, and ongoing stewardship. A donation from you today ensures we can continue to protect habitat and make our region more resilient. Visit qrcodes.pro/afc-donate to support our work today.

Photo by Althea Edwards.

This Sunday, May 31st, help restore habitat at Cottonwood Canyon in Pasadena! We'll be working to ensure this beautiful ...
05/29/2026

This Sunday, May 31st, help restore habitat at Cottonwood Canyon in Pasadena! We'll be working to ensure this beautiful area remains a thriving, healthy wildlife corridor.

Volunteers will meet at 9am - please bring work gloves and water, and wear sturdy shoes.

To register please click here:
https://arroyosfoothills.org/events/cottonwood-canyon-habitat-restoration-2026-05-31/

Thanks for supporting urban conservation!

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91102

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