Community Nature Connection

We increase access to the outdoors for communities impacted by racial, socio-economic, and disability injustices.

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@natureforall Thank you!!

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We officially wrapped up the Emerging Naturalists 1.0 program! Congratulations to all our amazing graduates for the incredible work they accomplished. We are so excited to continue supporting in your future naturalist journeys ⛰️🌱
#emergingnaturalists #NELA #natureforall

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SEACA and Chinatown Teen Council along with CNC Playing, Learning, and Discovering Nature at Solstice Canyon. On this amazing adventure, youth and staff were able to hike, traverse creeks and streams, learn about the ecosystem, play with frogs, and have a blast with nature.

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Did you know that there is natural park at the LA River Center and Garden open to the public? This space is in the process of being revitalized. Mujeres de la Tierra is currently soliciting input from the community on how the park could be improved. #MujeresDeLaTierra #MRCA

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On Thursdays, we're at Vista Hermosa Natural Park! Bird breaks to nature strolls, find us around a bonfire with marshmallows and chocolate! #vistahermosanaturalpark #mrcaparks #outdoorequity #natureinla

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Hiking in the winter time can be wondrous. The fresh smells and colors make hiking after a rainstorm very refreshing. Also, mushroom viewing and foraging is the best done shortly after a rainstorm. Be safe out there.
#WinterHiking #MushroomForaging #HikingAfterRain #MRCA #SMMC

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Calling all CNC alums! Check out our January list of job and internship opportunities with organizations across LA and California. LINKS IN BIO for more information📲
@aquariumpacific
@SierraClubLA_OC
@SIP_Internships

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Calling all CNC alums! Check out our December list of job and internship opportunities with organizations across LA and California. LINKS IN BIO for more information📲
@women4climate
@ParksCalifornia
@hispanicaccess

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Join us for a Free Transit to Trails from Vista Hermosa Natural Park to Temescal Gateway Park on December 9, 2023 from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Register on our website!

[Community Nature Connection @OutdoorEquity]

Calling all CNC alums! Check out our November list of job and internship opportunities with organizations across LA and California. LINKS IN BIO for more information📲
@clockshopla
#OutwardBoundAdventures
@EconOppLA

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Calling all CNC alums! Check out our October list of job and internship opportunities with organizations across LA and California. LINKS IN BIO for more information📲
@usfws
#OutwardBoundAdventures
@SurfriderLA

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Calling all CNC alums! Check out our September list of job and internship opportunities with organizations across LA and California. LINKS IN BIO for more information📲
@NorthEastTrees
@CABotanicGarden
@CBWCD

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Last week, we did our Full Moon Hike on the Super Blue Moon! Thank you to all those who joined and a big shout to all our first-time participants!!! Stay tuned for info on the next hike at the end of September 🌕💫💙 #franklincanyonpark #superbluemoon2023 @MRCAParks

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Looking for something to do on Sunday? Catch us at our William O'Douglas Outdoor Classroom in Franklin Canyon Park where, for two Sundays a month, we're opening the nature center to the public to enjoy and learn more about this fantastic site🌄 @MRCAParks

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This past month, CNC partnered with the Tatavium ECLD for the 2023 Terngava Naturalist Yu’Pa Summer Camp! Big shout out to all of our participants, we CAMP believe how much fun we had with you all! It was in-TENTS! Catch you next time! 💚🏕️💫#tataviam #NatureForAll #OutdoorEquity

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Happy Wellness Wednesday! Here is part 2 of our Trail Safety for Dogs guide🐾🧡 As temperatures rise this weekend, be on the lookout for these signs of heatstroke and follow these tips to keep them safe. What are your tips for dog trail safety? #trailsafety #dogfriendlytrails

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Our FIRST volunteer event is coming up at the Akuutet Learning Nursery at Elyria Canyon Park on Saturday, August 26th! Get hands-on experience propagating California native plants for habitat restoration projects. Link in bio 🌱💚🌱
@MRCAParks #ElyriaCanyonPark #nativeplants

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Our last Full Moon Hike of the summer is upon us! Join us for another evening where we'll explore our connection to the moon & darkness, learn about the night (wild)life of Franklin Canyon, and spend time with community. Link in bio!🌝
@MRCAParks #FranklinCanyonPark #FullMoonHike

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Are you a middle or high school student in Northeast LA interested in spending time outdoors and developing skills for an environmental career? Join our Emerging Naturalists program today! Applications due by 9/14. LINK IN BIO for more information and to apply!

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Happy staff spotlight Saturday🌟 Shout out to Jenna Cobb, our program manager of the Emerging Naturalists Program and Continuing Connections Alumni program, for receiving recognition from @TheNAAEE as a 2023 EE 30 Under 30!
https://t.co/vh1zT4wRJj #EnviroEd #EE30U30 #leadership