TEND THE LAND AT TUJUNGA CANYON - WORLD SOIL WEEK

Join a week of events (Dec 3rd - Dec 7th) celebrating World Soil Day — honouring the living ground that connects all our hands-on work in urban greening, wildfire resilience, and food waste reduction. Tend the Land at Tujunga Canyon - World Soil Day is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.

Why: Healthy soil helps to cool neighborhoods, capture carbon, and make Los Angeles more resilient to drought, heat, and fire. By raising the awareness of World Soil Day, we hope to inspire Angelenos to see soil as a living system that connects the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the future we share. Every small action — planting, composting, or simply learning — adds up to a greener, more climate-ready city.

Who: Sunland-Tujunga Forward (ST4) has a vision to breathe new life into the Sunland-Tujunga through collaborative action that centers equity, inclusion, and transformative relationships, inspired by the needs of our environment and all its diverse inhabitants.

• Join us on Sunday, December 7th at 8:00 AM for a powerful morning of stewardship at Tujunga Canyon, in partnership with ST4.
• We’ll be giving back to the soil and helping restore the ancestral homelands of the Tongva people, working directly with the land to build a more resilient Los Angeles.
• This is a hands-on, sweat-worthy, volunteer event — the kind that leaves you tired, proud, and grounded.
• This is a great opportunity to learn about local ecosystems and cultural history.
• Connect with neighbors and climate-minded Angelenos. Make a meaningful impact on soil health and wildfire resilience
• Tasks include:
  • Removing invasive plants
  • Planting native species
  • Watering and caring for seedlings
  • Clearing debris to restore healthy land and habitats

• Time/shift commitment:
  • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Physical demands:
  • Physical labour, some lifting and ability to be in the sun for several hours.
• Dress code:
  • We recommend that volunteers wear outdoor/garden-appropriate clothing, including sunglasses, long-sleeved shirts, long, loose pants, and sturdy, close-toed walking shows with long, thick socks.
• Safety protocols:
  • Make sure to bring a filled water bottle and sun protection (sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, etc.)

Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.  

This opportunity is managed by L.A. Works.  

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety  

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