What we’re about
Welcome nature enthusiasts! Nature Nexus Institute offers fun outdoor activities for families and individuals - all are welcome! Join us on monthly nature hikes, habitat restoration events, library workshops, art & science activities all centered around exploring nature in LA. Locations include the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, Ballona Wetlands, Kenneth Hahn Recreation Area, Dockweiler Beach and more. We seek to provide equitable and intergenerational entry points to cultivating healthy community-nature relationships.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Cityscape to Campfire StrollBaldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, Culver City, CA
Join us for a fall evening in nature at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook!
We’ll be doing some hands-on activities, a sunset stroll, and s'mores around the campfire. Family friendly!
Meeting locations, parking, and other logistics will be sent after you RSVP filling the Google Form. Please register HERE.
***Minors are required to be accompanied by parent or guardian***
This program is funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks, Office of Grants and Local Services.
- KHSRA Community Habitat RestorationKenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Los Angeles, CA
Join us for at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation area for a habitat restoration event! It’s a great opportunity to learn about native plants and local wildlife, all while spending some time outdoors.
Spaces are limited, so if you are interested in participating, please RSVP HERE.
For more information, contact [email protected]
Important things to know about this event:- Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Habitat restoration tasks are best suited for people who are 12 years of age or older.
- Please wear long pants and covered shoes.
- Please bring plenty of drinking water for yourself as well as ample sun protection.
- Work sites are frequently off trail and may be on uneven terrain.
- Please drive all the way to the top of the hill and park at the upper parking lot. We will be meeting near the picnic table/bathroom area. If you arrive late you may have trouble finding us. Please be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you!
This event is funded in part by a grant from NOAA.
- Fall Field Trip: Library to Wetlands!Baldwin Hills Branch Public Library, Los Angeles, CA
The Baldwin Hills Branch Library is just a short distance from some of the best nature spaces in the city!
Join us at the library to catch a bus to a morning of fun at the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve in Playa del Rey.
This is a FREE trip open to all families. We will provide transportation and a guided hike throughout the wetlands.
Click HERE to register for this event!
WHEN: Saturday, December 7th
TIME: 8:45am to 1pm
HOW: The bus will pick up in front of Baldwin Hills Branch Library (2906 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90016) and return us to this same spot at 1pm.
WHAT TO BRING: Snacks/lunch, water, sunscreen, and good walking shoes.
WHO: We invite all families and friends to come along to enjoy a day at the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve.
****Minors are required to be accompanied by parent/guardianClick HERE to register for this event!
For more information, contact [email protected]
This program funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks, Office of Grants and Local Services.
