Friends of the Los Angeles River

Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) is hosting our third annual River Fest – a FREE open-air environmental arts and community festival celebrating the culture, history, and people that shape the LA River. Our third annual River Fest will feature a variety of local artists with thrilling live performances, a stunning visual art gallery and a bustling marketplace. We'll also have some new interactive eco-activities for the whole family and delicious food from some of L.A.'s best food trucks. So grab your favorite Angelenos and come celebrate with us. Register for your tickets HERE:?https://shorturl.at/HtFT5

At Friends of the LA River, we believe that the River belongs to everyone, and it has the potential to enrich every neighborhood it touches. But to unlock that potential, we need your support. This year, we’re launching FoLAR51—our year-end campaign to raise $51,000 to support restoration and programming across all 51 miles of the LA River. Your support will help us remove invasive species, restore native habitats, and bring hands-on educational experiences to thousands of Angelenos. Every dollar you give brings us closer to a River that reflects the best of Los Angeles—a River where wildlife can thrive, where kids can explore and learn, and where every community has access to clean, thriving green spaces. Your support directly impacts our programs along all 51 miles of the River and helps us into the future as we bring our vision of a verdant, vibrant, equitably-accessible LA River to life—one mile at a time. Donate today at FoLAR.org/donate! ??

????The numbers are in! Our 2024 Great LA River Cleanup was a massive success, thanks to YOU! ????? Together, we cleared over 25,860 pounds of trash from the River, restoring habitats and protecting local wildlife. Swipe through to see the impact, and stay tuned for what’s next—because the River needs us year-round.?#GreatLARiverCleanup????

?? Exciting News! ?? The 2024 Great LA River Cleanup is just around the corner, and we’d love for you to be a part of it! Sponsoring Friends of the LA River’s Cleanup is a great way to show your support for a healthier, greener LA while connecting with thousands of amazing volunteers. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Check out the deck below or reach out to [email protected] to learn more about how you can get involved! ????#GreatLARiverCleanup #FoLAR #LARiver

Join Us for the Great LA River CleanUp!? ? The largest urban River cleanup in the country is BACK! Friends of the LA River invites YOU to roll up your sleeves and make a difference for your local community at the?34th Annual?Great LA River CleanUp! The Great LA River Cleanup is our chance to come together and make a?tangible positive impact?on our local environment. By removing waste from the river, we improve the quality of habitat for the many birds, fish, bats, and frogs who call the River home and prevent trash from flushing out into the Pacific Ocean, where it can harm marine wildlife and habitats. ?Date:?October 5th ?Location:?Bull Creek, North Atwater Park, Compton Creek, Willow St. Bridge ?Time:?Shifts start at 8:00am & 10:30am Grab your friends, family, and co-workers—everyone is welcome! We’ll provide gloves, bags, and all the supplies you need. Register now at folar.org/cleanup. See you on the River! #GreatLARiverCleanUp #FoLAR #LARiver

Following community meetings and surveys, the County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting an open house this Sunday, July 28th to share progress on schematic designs for the Lower LA River Trail & 72nd St. Equestrian Park Project! Join them from 12-2pm at the 72nd Street Equestrian Park in Long Beach and spread the word by sharing flyers with colleagues, friends, or family who use the trail ??

Lower LA River communities –?we want to hear from you! ?? The deadline for both Lower LA River Trail online surveys has been extended to Friday, June 7th. County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation is looking for community feedback on concept designs and signage?as they plan for trail improvements. Use the links below to access both surveys and learn more about the restoration project ?? ?? Concept Design & Signage Survey: https://lnkd.in/gBTacaYu ???General Project Survey: https://lnkd.in/g38bfnJF ?? Project Page Link (Learn More): https://lnkd.in/dZf2DC82 #LARiver #LosAngelesRiver

Returning with our Visions For LA series, we're spotlighting Friends of the Los Angeles River's Chief Development Officer Jason Schlatter. Jason shares that FoLAR’s mission is to "create capacity for communities, students, to advocate for nature, the environment, and equity."

Calling all California #sustainability advocates! ?? Join FoLAR at USGBC California's Green Building Conference on May 23rd to explore the latest information on green building, discover innovative products and companies in the green building space, and spend time with organizations like FoLAR advocating for #NatureBasedSolutions. The conference will feature ?? ?? Insightful conversations: Table topics guided by field experts over lunch? ?? Workshop sessions and panel presentations ?? Networking opportunities with over 2,500+ companies, advocates, and professionals, fostering collaboration and innovation in sustainability ?? Career Advancement: Explore cutting-edge sustainable technologies, products, and services through interactive exhibits ?? Civic, Project, and Product Awards ?? Learn more and register today at: usgbc.ca/Conference24 #CAConference #CAGreenBuildingConference #LARiver

850 community members and over a dozen organizations joined FoLAR’s two Earth Day 2024 events and, together, we had a BIG local impact! ???? From removing 16,300 gallons of invasive plant species at Earth Day Habitat Restore & Renew, to the 470 Angelenos who joined us to celebrate the #LARiver and learn IN nature for Earth Day Extravaganza! – our community helped us set the bar high for the rest of 2024! These impacts would not be possible without FoLAR Organizational Members like M2O, Inc.! Their generous support allows us to host free volunteer events like these year-round, connecting #LACommunities to the River and watershed that are so critical to our region. Check out all of our Earth Day impacts and learn how you can support today at https://lnkd.in/ge9HKgcU ??