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  • A Beginner's Guide to Backpacking
    A Beginner's Guide to Backpacking
    A Beginner's Guide to Backpacking
    Thu, Nov 21
    Virtual Program
    Nov 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
    Virtual Program
    Nov 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
    Virtual Program
    Continuing Connections Alumni & Friends welcomes Amalia Nahumi to present A Beginner's Guide to Backpacking.
  • Culmination Celebration and Resource Fair at Vista Hermosa Natural Park
    Culmination Celebration and Resource Fair at Vista Hermosa Natural Park
    Culmination Celebration and Resource Fair at Vista Hermosa Natural Park
    Sat, Dec 07
    Vista Hermosa Natural Park
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Vista Hermosa Natural Park, 100 N Toluca St, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Vista Hermosa Natural Park, 100 N Toluca St, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
    Join Community Nature Connection for a community celebration of the culmination of the Emerging Naturalists and Outdoor and Coastal Access Leadership Institute. It will be followed by a community resource fair and student led workshops.
  • UC California Naturalist Course - Fall 2024
    UC California Naturalist Course - Fall 2024
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    UC California Naturalist Course - Fall 2024
    Wed, Sep 04
    Virtual & in-person hybrid course
    Sep 04, 2024, 4:00 PM PDT – Nov 06, 2024, 6:00 PM PST
    Virtual & in-person hybrid course
    Sep 04, 2024, 4:00 PM PDT – Nov 06, 2024, 6:00 PM PST
    Virtual & in-person hybrid course
    Become a trained Naturalist and Community Scientist ready to take an active role in natural resource conservation, education, and restoration. You'll develop a naturalist lens to better understand local ecology and become equipped to interpret naturalist concepts for and from diverse perspectives.
  • Black Walnut Collection Day
    Black Walnut Collection Day
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    Black Walnut Collection Day
    Sat, Aug 31
    Elyria Canyon Park Parking Lot
    Aug 31, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Elyria Canyon Park Parking Lot, 1701 Wollam St. Los Angeles, CA 90065
    Aug 31, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Elyria Canyon Park Parking Lot, 1701 Wollam St. Los Angeles, CA 90065
    Join us in collaboration with North East Trees at Elyria Canyon Park to collect and process Southern CA Black Walnuts.
  • Lechuza Beach Day
    Lechuza Beach Day
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    Lechuza Beach Day
    Wed, Aug 28
    Lechuza Beach
    Aug 28, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Lechuza Beach, 31776 Broad Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
    Aug 28, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Lechuza Beach, 31776 Broad Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
    We would like to extend the opportunity to visit the beach to CNC volunteers, friends, and family. If you are interested please fill out the registration at this link.
  • Fire Resilience Planting Day
    Fire Resilience Planting Day
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    Fire Resilience Planting Day
    Sat, Jul 13
    Elyria Canyon Park Parking Lot
    Jul 13, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Elyria Canyon Park Parking Lot, 1701 Wollam St, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Jul 13, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Elyria Canyon Park Parking Lot, 1701 Wollam St, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Join us at Elyria Canyon Park for a habitat restoration day and ice cream social! We will be planting fire-resistant California native plants including California Buckwheat, Narrowleaf Milkweed, California Fuchsia, and more!
  • Cultural Burning Practices in Southern California!
    Cultural Burning Practices in Southern California!
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    Cultural Burning Practices in Southern California!
    Wed, Jul 10
    Zoom
    Jul 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Zoom
    Jul 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Zoom
    Join Heidi Lucero, Chairwoman of Juaneño Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation, to learn about the significance of Indigenous Cultural Burning Practices in Southern California.
  • Grunion Run with Continuing Connections
    Grunion Run with Continuing Connections
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    Grunion Run with Continuing Connections
    Sun, Jun 23
    LA River Center
    Jun 23, 2024, 7:45 PM – Jun 24, 2024, 12:15 AM
    LA River Center, 570 W Ave 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Jun 23, 2024, 7:45 PM – Jun 24, 2024, 12:15 AM
    LA River Center, 570 W Ave 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
  • Fire Resilience Community Workshop
    Fire Resilience Community Workshop
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    Fire Resilience Community Workshop
    Sat, Jun 15
    Elyria Canyon Park
    Jun 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Elyria Canyon Park, 1701 Wollam St, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Jun 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Elyria Canyon Park, 1701 Wollam St, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Join us at Akuutet Learning Nursery to learn about implementing fire-resilient landscaping and home hardening practices for your own home.
  • Akuutet Learning Nursery Volunteer Event
    Akuutet Learning Nursery Volunteer Event
    Multiple Dates
    Akuutet Learning Nursery Volunteer Event
    Sat, May 25
    Los Angeles
    May 25, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Los Angeles, 1550 Bridgeport Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    May 25, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Los Angeles, 1550 Bridgeport Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Join us at Akuutet Learning Nursery at Elyria Canyon Park to learn how to propagate California native plants for habitat restoration.
  • Habitat Restoration Volunteer Event
    Habitat Restoration Volunteer Event
    Multiple Dates
    Habitat Restoration Volunteer Event
    Sat, Apr 20
    1550 Bridgeport Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Apr 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    1550 Bridgeport Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Apr 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    1550 Bridgeport Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Join us at Elyria Canyon Park to remove invasive plant species and help preserve the threatened California Black Walnut woodland habitat.
  • Wildfire Careers Community Campfire
    Wildfire Careers Community Campfire
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    Wildfire Careers Community Campfire
    Sat, Apr 13
    Los Angeles
    Apr 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 100 N Toluca St, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
    Apr 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 100 N Toluca St, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
    At this campfire, we'll be sharing fun facts about fire, careers in wildfire, and s'mores!
  • Salty Spring Beach Bash
    Salty Spring Beach Bash
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    Salty Spring Beach Bash
    Fri, Mar 29
    Chinatown Public Library
    Mar 29, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Chinatown Public Library, 639 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
    Mar 29, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Chinatown Public Library, 639 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
    CNC invites Chinatown Youth Council and SEACA to a relaxing beach day at Leo Carrillo State Beach
  • The Art of Interviews & Networking Workshop
    The Art of Interviews & Networking Workshop
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    The Art of Interviews & Networking Workshop
    Fri, Mar 15
    LA River Center (Los Feliz Room)
    Mar 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    LA River Center (Los Feliz Room), 570 W Ave 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Mar 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    LA River Center (Los Feliz Room), 570 W Ave 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    In this workshop, we'll be harnessing the power of community to build up self-love and confidence in the art of interviewing and networking!
  • Coastal Transit to Trails/Transito a Senderos de Costa: Creating Connections at Deane Dana Friendship/Creando Con... (1)
    Coastal Transit to Trails/Transito a Senderos de Costa: Creating Connections at Deane Dana Friendship/Creando Con... (1)
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    Coastal Transit to Trails/Transito a Senderos de Costa: Creating Connections at Deane Dana Friendship/Creando Con... (1)
    Sat, Mar 09
    Vista Hermosa Natural Park
    Mar 09, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Vista Hermosa Natural Park, 100 N Toluca St, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
    Mar 09, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Vista Hermosa Natural Park, 100 N Toluca St, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
    Looking to relax and spend time outdoors with the community, join us Saturday, March 9, 2024 for art activities and a nature hike to Deane Dana Friendship Natural Area (1805 W. 9th St. San Pedro, CA 90732)!
  • Building Your Career Toolkit Workshop
    Building Your Career Toolkit Workshop
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    Building Your Career Toolkit Workshop
    Fri, Mar 08
    LA River Center (Sierra Madre Room)
    Mar 08, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    LA River Center (Sierra Madre Room), 570 W Ave 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Mar 08, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    LA River Center (Sierra Madre Room), 570 W Ave 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    In this workshop, we'll be focused on setting career goals and strengthening our career toolkits! We'll cover the how-to's of resume-building, writing cover letters, recommendations & references, and developing sustainable strategies for job searching.
  • Fire Resilience Community Workshop
    Fire Resilience Community Workshop
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    Fire Resilience Community Workshop
    Sat, Feb 24
    Elyria Canyon Park
    Feb 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Elyria Canyon Park, 1701 Wollam St, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Feb 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Elyria Canyon Park, 1701 Wollam St, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Join us at Akuutet Learning Nursery to learn about implementing fire-resilient landscaping and home hardening practices for your own home.
  • Coastal Transit to Trails: Developing Outdoor Skills at Temescal Gateway Park
    Coastal Transit to Trails: Developing Outdoor Skills at Temescal Gateway Park
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    Coastal Transit to Trails: Developing Outdoor Skills at Temescal Gateway Park
    Sat, Jan 27
    Los Angeles River Center & Gardens
    Jan 27, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Los Angeles River Center & Gardens, 570 W Ave 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Jan 27, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Los Angeles River Center & Gardens, 570 W Ave 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
    Looking to develop outdoor skills and spend time outside with the community, join us Saturday, January 27, 2024 for outdoor skillbuilding and a nature hike to Temescal Gateway Park waterfall!
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A Beginner's Guide to Backpacking
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