Happy New Year!
From your Friends at Trails & Open Space

Volunteer Workdays

Riverwalk Workday
Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
300 Paula Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201
Saturday, January 13, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Spend the morning working next to the Los Angeles River on the City of Glendale's Riverwalk. We need volunteers to help us remove invasive plants from the landscaped areas along the L.A. River. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring water. We'll provide the tools and gloves. Families, individuals, clubs and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.

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Wilderness Workday
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
Saturday, January 20, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Help us water our bigcone spruce and coast live oaks, assist with trail repairs, and remove invasive plants from the park. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring water. Families, individuals, clubs and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.

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Interpretive Programs

Friday Night Lecture: "Historic Aerial Photos of the Crescenta Valley"
Stone Barn Nature Center
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
Friday, January 26, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Experience old Crescenta Valley from the air with a series of aerial photos from the past.  “Fly over” streets and buildings dating from the late 1800s up to the 1970s.  Your guide through the past will be local historian and author Mike Lawler.

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Glendale Outdoors! (GO!) Community Program
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
Saturday, January 13, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.*

Spend some quality family time enjoying the great outdoors once a month! We invite the public to join us for an interpretive hike in Deukmejian Wilderness Park, a nature craft, nature themed games, and a tour of the Stone Barn Nature Center. We will provide water, snacks, and bus transportation from Pacific Community Center, leaving at 8:30 a.m. and returning at 12:30 p.m.  Funding for the bus is provided by Metro, a partner in our community.

*Program time begins at 9:00 a.m. at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. If you choose to meet at the park, please arrive by 8:45 a.m. The program ends at 12:00 p.m., and bus riders will return to Pacific Community Center by 12:30 p.m.
Important information:

• A FREE bus leaves from Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Avenue, at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 12:30 p.m.
• Everyone is encouraged to ride the bus! Please arrive by 8:00 a.m. to check-in with the staff if you are riding the bus with us.
• Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and a hat or cap.
• Adult supervision is required! One adult for every three children 17 and under is required.
• Please click button below to RSVP. For more information, please call (818) 937- 7428.

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More Volunteer Opportunities

Are you interested in becoming a Trail Safety Patrol Volunteer for the City of Glendale?

As a Trail Safety Patrol (TSP) volunteer, you have a unique opportunity to assist the City of Glendale by providing public assistance and resource protection. Your influence on park visitors will enhance their experience and safety while in our parks.
The TSP consists of two units: The Mountain Bike Unit and the Hike Unit.
TSP volunteers must be 18 years of age, undergo a background check and City-mandated trail safety training, be in good health, and devote a minimum of two hours per month. If interested, please send an email to [email protected].

Brand Park Motorway Improvements Project Completed

The Brand Park Motorway Improvements project has been completed and the trail re-opened on November 17, 2023.  The trail is a 7.3-mile trail that connects Brand Park to the Beaudry Loop and Verdugo Motorway above. As part of the improvements, a spidermesh system was installed to help prevent future rockfalls and hillside erosion.  Note that while the trail is wide, you may encounter snakes and other wildlife!  

“You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!” –Dr. Seuss

Stone Barn Nature Center

Stone Barn Nature Center
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214

*Beginning November 4th
Hours of Operation:

Friday              3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday    9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Stone Barn Rentals

The Stone Barn is available for rentals.
Please contact us at (818) 937-7428 or visit
www.GlendaleCA.gov/Stonebarn for more information.

Nature center is available for rental with or without the displays in place.

Available for parties, events, and meetings.

Maximum capacity: 88 (banquet style).

Interpretive Nature Program available for birthday parties and events.

Indoor/Outdoor space available.

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