Nature For All

It has been a privilege to work with Nature For All, as we PROTECT our local San Gabriel Mountains and the nature around us, CREATE the next set of diverse environmental leaders, and CONNECT communities to the nature around us- from local parks, to beaches, state and federal public lands! As we begin to close out our fiscal year, will you support access to nature with community members throughout Los Angeles, many who live in high and very-high park need areas? Donations of any amount will support completely free trips to nature, with naturalist-led interpretative programming, transportation, lunch, and a fun time! Although grants help us to deliver our mission, not all expenses are allowable- this means your donations help support a comprehensive and dignified trip for thousands each year! Thank you for your consideration and support! Any amount is greatly appreciated! https://lnkd.in/gxhYUiWf

Thank you Lionel! Environmental Stewards like you make all the difference in our communities!

We are soo excited to form part of this group of grantees and look forward to continued and more equitable access to nature with community throughout our region! Thank you to advisory committee members for your time and talent!

On behalf of Nature For All and the Coalition, I was honored to witness President Biden expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument today! This action advances a 20-plus year vision to protect the “lungs of Los Angeles County” our local San Gabriel Mountains! During a time when climate change is impacting our communities, our health and our biodiversity, the administration expressed its commitment to environmental justice for Angelenos. The San Gabriel Mountains are 70% of our open space in Los Angeles! The continued protection and addition to the national monument will help ensure more equitable access to nature, help improve public and mental health, help address the climate and biodiversity crisis, and safeguard clean air and water for Angelenos! Protected today: Switzer and Millard Falls, Trail and Eaton Canyon Falls, Big Tujunga Canyon, Condor Peak, Chantry Flat, and many other popular areas within the expansion area! Thank you President Biden, Vice President Harris, Senator Alex Padilla, Congresswoman Judy Chu, and USDA Secretary Vilsack for making this a reality, and investing in the future of our local Angeles National Forest- USDA Forest Service! This expansion could not be possible without the strong collaboration of coalition members, community members, tribal and local elected leaders, as well as volunteer groups with boots on the ground, investments from philanthropic, business, and government partners! The White House Announcement: https://lnkd.in/gxtsV9ze #sangabrielmountainsforever #lanatureforall #LosAngeles #California #Comunidad #30x30 #EnvironmentalJustice #EnvironmentalStewardship #RecreateResponsibly Coalition members and long term partners: ActiveSGV, Amigos De Los Rios, API Forward Movement, CalWild, COFEM, DayOne, Outward Bound Adventures (OBA), NPCA, Sierra Club, The Wilderness Society, WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION, Resources Legacy Fund, Latino Outdoors, Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians and lineal descendants of the San Gabriel Mountains, County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation, California Natural Resources Agency , GreenLatinos, Hispanic Access Foundation and many many more!

A great way to celebrate my three years as Nature For All’s executive director! An honor to speak on behalf of Los Angeles County community members, advocates, tribal and coalition partners- as we collectively seek to add 109,000 acres to our San Gabriel Mountains National Monument! Doing so protects these places to ensure access to nature for millions of Angelenos and visitors, as well as to support climate resilience, habitat protection for wildlife and the rich biodiversity that exists within. So many more benefits…amongst these continued environmental justice for communities who lack open and green spaces. The San Gabriel Mountains are the “lungs” of our region. We need each other as we are with nature. Let us see action by the Biden Administration soon, as well as additional resources to care for these public and sacred lands! #sangabrielmonumentsforever

🎉 Nature For All, community members, and coalition partners are excited to hear that President Biden has plans to expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument! We know that this action will permanently protect our local mountains to support equitable access to nature, help fight climate change, protect biodiversity, honor historical and cultural sites, and safeguard water sources that are essential to millions of Angelenos! We ask everyone to continue to add your name to the petition to ask @potus to take action! https://bit.ly/SGMForever #SanGabrielMountainsForever #lanatureforall ActiveSGV Amigos De Los Rios Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement CalWild @cofem @dayone National Parks Conservation Association Outward Bound Adventures (OBA) Sierra Club Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians The Wilderness Society Latino Outdoors @canyoncityep @sgbmi and many more!

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Excited to meet with leaders from ActiveSGV, Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement, Asian Youth Center, Avocado Heights Vaquer@s, Day One, El Monte Promise Foundation, Healing and Justice Center , and Nature For All yesterday! We discussed challenges to organizational health, the power of solidarity amongst nonprofits, and how CNM can be a stronger partner, voice, and resource. Thank you for taking the time to sit down with us and, of course, shout-out to Active SGV for letting us try out their e-bikes! 

Honored to have joined Rep. Judy Chu as she was acknowledged for her longstanding commitment to protect and care for our San Gabriel Mountains! A few photos of the evening #coolestinla and our coalition’s work! #SanGabrielMountainsForever 🏔️💚🎉

Nature for All and coalition partners wrapping up a day of meetings with the Biden Administration, USDA, and key legislators to discuss the local community’s support for the expansion of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument! #sangabrielmountainsforever Senator Alex Padilla, and Representative Judy Chu- let’s get this done! It is critical to invest in sustainable visitor management, workforce development programs- that keep our youth and veterans local, and thankful for the strong collaboration happening with local community organizations and cities, the County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation, Watershed Conservation Authority, Baldwin Hills and Urban Watersheds Conservancy, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and key partners at the Ángeles U.S. Forest Service! Progress is made when we come together! Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, Canyon City Environmental Project East Fork Golden Preservation, The Wilderness Society, ActiveSGV, Amigos De Los Rios, API Forward Movement, COFEM, CalWild, DayOne, OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES, Sierra Club !