Nature Park News – June

This is our last chance as a group to pull weeds, water new plantings, prune where needed, and generally take care of the park. However, everyone is invited to take care of the land whenever and wherever the urge hits you.

If you are walking in the park, feel free to pick up that bit of litter, pull that weed, or call the city if you see something that needs staff attention. It is obvious to me that many of you are already doing this. Our park looks loved because of everything that everyone does!

Event Details:

  • When: Saturday, June 20, 9:00 am – noon
  • WhereSouth Pasadena Nature Park, 100 block of Pasadena Ave, east of York Blvd Bridge. Street parking is available on Pasadena Ave for the upper entrance, and in the parking lots near the golf course by the lower entrance. Meet in the park near the lower entrance, next to the recreational path.
    – Apple Maps: Arroyo Woodland & Wildlife Nature Park
    – Google Maps: South Pasadena Nature Park
  • What to expect: There will be a variety of activities including weeding, watering, pruning, and gentle grading of the soil to form the rain garden. New to gardening? No problem! We’ll have experienced volunteers on hand to guide you. 
    Come ready to work, connect with fellow nature lovers, and help our park grow.

Drone Photos by Joel Gomez, 2/21/26 (IG: @Vagand0_baja)

Rather than giving you all a bunch of words, have a look for yourself to see how the micro-forest is doing. Better yet, take a walk in the park to view it first hand. It has now been three and a half months since planting. I have watered approximately once every 2-3 weeks, depending on weather.

Planting Day, Feb 21, 2026
One month after planting, March 26, 2026
2 months after planting, April 19, 2026
3 months after planting, May 17, 2026

Volunteer Days

WhereSouth Pas Nature Park, 100 block of Pasadena Ave, east of York Blvd Bridge. Street parking is available on Pasadena Ave for the upper entrance, and in the parking lots near the golf course by the lower entrance. Meet in the park near the lower entrance, next to the recreational path.

Nature Park volunteers should: 

  • Wear sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
  • Bring plenty of water
  • Bring gardening gloves and tools (weeders, trowels, whatever you use in your own garden), there are extra tools and gloves for those who need them
  • Wear comfortable work clothes, including work shoes (sneakers or boots) and long pants
  • Face mask is recommended – helps with allergies and dust
  • Bring binoculars for birdwatching (optional)

Children must be under adult supervision at all times. There is poison oak in the park that we will point out before starting. Also, if you are expecting a group of 10 or more, please email us at hello@southpasnaturepark.org so that we can have enough tools.

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