Environmental News

A curated set of environmental news stories brought to you by the Gottlieb Native Garden team.

Jan. 22: City of Santa Clarita to Break Ground on Via Princessa Park

The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m.

Trading Screens for Oak Woodlands and Grassland

A field day with legislative staff, deepening appreciation for oak woodlands and grasslands—and learning how Capitol decisions shape working lands.

Altadena fire scars bloom into hope this spring with massive poppy-planting effort

One year after the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena, a grassroots effort is turning burned lots into symbols of recovery.

Happy Gardening! Tolerant Natives (and Non-Natives)

Most people think we are in the desert, but the truth is we are in a Mediterranean climate. We have two growing seasons and a ton of sun and limited rain.

Finding the good environmental news after a year of costly climate disasters

A new report finds that 2025 was a banner year for climate disasters in the worst way.

Why Scientists are Planting Tiny Forests in Big Cities

Off the freeway in Los Angeles, you can see a green stamp of 10,000 square feet.

California State Parks Plans Pile Burning Operations at Mount Diablo State Park

The goal of these planned burns is to reduce wildfire risk, support the park’s native plants and wildlife, and protect nearby communities.

Where art meets ecology

Faculty-curated “Habitat” exhibition bridges art history, botanical science and environmental justice.

Sunday, Altadena Nursery Concludes Tree Giveaway to Help Restore Canopy Lost in Eaton Fire

Before January Eaton Fire, Altadena had approximately 28,000 trees; today, only about 10,000 remain after fire damage and debris removal.

New rain garden installed at Daniel Boone Native Gardens

Daniel Boone Native Gardens recently installed a new rain garden funded by a B.W. Wells Stewardship award of $2,428 from the N.C. Native Plant Society.