LA Climate Week Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots + FoLAR Habitat Restoration

Be part of a meaningful restoration effort at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve! This volunteer event, hosted by Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots and Friends of the LA River, will bring together local conservationists, community members, and environmental groups to improve native habitats and enhance biodiversity.

Volunteers will engage in hands-on activities, including:
🌿 Removing invasive plant species (led by Friends of the LA River)
🌱 Caring for and planting native plants (led by LA/Santa Monica Chapter - California Native Plant Society)
🌾 Making seed bombs to support future restoration efforts (led by Roots & Shoots)
🦜 Guided tour of restoration progress (led by San Fernando Valley Audubon Society)

No prior experience is necessary—bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands dirty for the environment!

✅ Closed-toe shoes
✅ Hat & sunscreen
✅ Reusable water bottle (water will be provided)
✅ Optional: Hula hooks, shovels, wheelbarrows, or wagons if you have them!

We will provide tools and materials, but bringing your own helps ensure there are enough for everyone.

🔹 Pre-registration required: RSVP via this Eventbrite page to secure your spot.
🔹 Capacity: Limited to 250 volunteers per session—sign up early!
🔹 Weather Contingency: The event will be postponed in extreme weather.
🔹 Safety & Waivers: Upon registration, volunteers must sign a liability waiver and likeness agreement.

By volunteering, you’ll help restore the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, a vital sanctuary for migratory birds, mammals, amphibians, and pollinators along the Pacific Flyway. This urban oasis supports biodiversity, improves water quality and climate resilience, and serves as a key entry point to the Los Angeles River.

Thanks to ongoing restoration efforts, the basin has seen a reduction in invasive species and improved fire resilience, but continued work is essential to ensure long-term ecosystem health. Invasive plants still threaten native vegetation, reducing food sources and shelter for wildlife, while recent wildfires have weakened the landscape, increasing erosion and habitat loss.

The Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant, located nearby, feeds the basin with treated water, helping sustain its wetlands. However, when invasive species take over, they disrupt the basin’s ability to filter water, support wildlife, and maintain a healthy connection to the LA River. By removing invasive plants and planting native species, volunteers help protect this fragile ecosystem, improve soil and water retention, and strengthen the basin’s defenses against climate change.

This effort reflects Dr. Jane Goodall’s vision of youth-led conservation and action through Roots & Shoots, empowering people to restore habitats, build climate resilience, and create lasting change in their communities.

🌿 Want to do more? Become a part of the Roots & Shoots LA Basecamp and extend your local impact!

Join Friends of the LA River for another restoration event on April 26 and ongoing monthly clean-ups.

📣 Help spread the word! Use #LAClimateWeek and tag us when sharing your experience on social media.

This event is proudly hosted by:
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With support from:
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Host or Publisher Jane Goodall Institute USA