The Great LA River CleanUp: Bette Davis Picnic Area

The River needs YOU! This summer, join FoLAR and our partners for a series of small, in-person cleanups to collect trash and prevent waste from polluting our watershed and urban waterways. Together, we’ll make a collective impact and do our part to tend to the vibrant urban ecosystems that thrive throughout Los Angeles.

All registered volunteers will receive a CleanUp Starter Kit, available for pickup at a local REI or mailed to your provided address, with the essentials to participate, including trash bags and a pair of plant-based disposable gloves. As part of our COVID-19 Safety Protocols, additional supplies may not be provided on site.

The Bette Davis Picnic Area is located at the upstream end of the scenic Glendale Narrows, the central and longest natural bottom stretch of the LA River. The picnic area features old, majestic sycamore trees and a beautiful 1938 historic bridge. The River has sloped concrete sides and an earthen bottom here, with tall trees, sandbar islands, and lots of birds, including ducks, stilts, egrets, and herons.

Host or Publisher Friends of the Los Angeles River