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Landscaping for Wildfire Resilience
Thu, Sep 30
Online Training
Sep 30, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Online Training
Wildfire is an inherent part of life in Southern California. Learn how garden design and maintenance can help protect homes in high-risk fire areas. This program will introduce you to wildfire in SoCal through the lens of native plants. Los incendios forestales constituyen una parte inherente a...
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Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Tue, Oct 05
Online
Oct 05, 2:00 PM PDT – Nov 09, 6:00 PM PST
Online
Community Nature Connection in partnership with The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) is offering a 6-week online certification training course for individuals interested in developing skills in the field of Interpretation. Class meets every Tuesday afternoon.
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Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Getting to the Root
Wed, Oct 13
Online Training
Oct 13, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Online Training
This training will delve into the root causes of racism, sexism, colonialism, ecological collapse and more. Together, we will explore both the interpersonal as well as structural changes necessary for building a world that honors ecology, true democracy and self-determination for all.
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Climate Reality and Solutions
Thu, Oct 14
Online Training
Oct 14, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDT
Online Training
Join leaders from the Los Angeles Chapter of The Climate Reality Project for a presentation and discussion about climate science, justice and equity, global and local impacts including California's wildfires, and solutions and reasons for optimism.
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Fire Preparedness with Ranger Tim
Tue, Sep 14
Online Training
Sep 14, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Online Training
Join Ranger Tim from the station this fire season for a chat about fire preparedness. Learn the basics about home hardening, creating defensible spaces, brush clearance, and creating an emergency evacuation plan. Acompañe al guardabosque Tim en la estación esta temporada de incendios, para...
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Recreating Safely During Fire Season
Thu, Aug 26
Online Training
Aug 26, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Online Training
Over the recent years , wildfires have grown in intensity and frequency. Through various resources and basic tools of fire awareness and prevention this course will help you gain knowledge and confidence while recreating in the outdoors. Durante los últimos años, los incendios forestales han...
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Eating California! Using Native Plants in your Diet and Garden
Fri, Aug 20
Online Event
Aug 20, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Online Event
This one of a kind presentation led by native food enthusiast Antonio Sanchez, discusses the ancient and re-emerging field of California native foods and their cultivation.
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Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Getting to the Root
Wed, Jul 21
Online Training
Jul 21, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online Training
This training will delve into the root causes of racism, sexism, colonialism, ecological collapse and more. Together, we will explore both the interpersonal as well as structural changes necessary for building a world that honors ecology, true democracy and self-determination for all.
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Leave No Trace Awareness
Tue, Jun 29
Online Training
Jun 29, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
Online Training
Join Community Nature Connection to explore the 7 Leave No Trace Principles and learn how to minimize your impact when visiting the outdoors. CNC staff will present the principles in the context of a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion framework.
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Interpreting Tongva Culture
Wed, Jun 09
Online Training
Jun 09, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
Online Training
Community Nature Connection welcomes Josh Andujo for a training session on Interpreting Tongva Culture. Josh will be sharing Tongva history. Stories relating to the plants and land.
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Intro to Wildlife Tracking
Tue, May 18
Online Training
May 18, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Online Training
Who goes there?! The wildlife of Southern California can sometimes be elusive but animals often leave clues of their whereabouts for the curious and observant. Join Kelly Bailey, Southern California Certified Tracker to learn how to find the clues about the wildlife that surrounds you.
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BIPOC in Environmental Careers Panel - Part 2
Thu, Apr 29
Online Training
Apr 29, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online Training
This panel will highlight the stories and experiences of three professionals working in environmental careers. Join our panel to learn about the inspiration and paths that led them to work in the variety of different careers in the green space.
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Native Plant Q&A
Fri, Apr 16
Online Training
Apr 16, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PDT
Online Training
Join us for an engaging Q&A session with Antonio Sanchez answering all your native plant questions!
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Virtual Leave No Trace Trainer Course
Tue, Mar 02
Online Training
Mar 02, 1:00 PM PST – Mar 18, 3:00 PM PDT
Online Training
Using the unique online alternative format developed by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, this Leave No Trace Trainer Course will give participants Leave No Trace skills and ethics as well as techniques for effectively sharing these low impact practices with students of all ages.
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