California Greenworks, Inc. “Greening Communities one Neighborhood at a Time”

Current Projects2012

Del Rey Lagoon Community Based Restoration Project

About California Greenworks Founded Jan 2002. We are a

registered 501 (c ) 3 non-profit organization. Our mission focuses on environmental education and restoring revitalizing urban open space.

Proposed Project Elements With a community based approach,

this project seeks to restore this historical facility to offer educational opportunities for this and surrounding community, introducing new native vegetations to this coastal water body, improving bird and wildlife habitat and creating educational connections to the lagoon and the ecology of this area.

Hyde Park Blvd Tree Planting ProjectOur vision of “Greening Communities one

Neighborhood at a timeStarts with improving neighborhood areas by creating much-needed green space while eliminating urban blight with just the simple act of planting a Tree.

Although some habits are hard to break; we believe by engaging residents, youth and students through simple acts such as planting a tree is a step in the right direction. When there is a Tree; there is a sense of place, ownership and community pride.

This is a phased project which will extend into 2014. We plan to plant 200 trees in this community starting with 30 trees this year.

WaterLinks Watershed Education ProgramProgram goals• Program is a 4 week science based learning curriculum which teaches 5th grade students about the importance conserving and protecting our waterways.• This project helps urban students understand their roles in connecting the urban streams to the confluences of the waterway leading into the ocean.• Students gain an understanding about the watersheds and importance of protection them• Students learn about various marine life which can be effected by pollution• Students will gain on hands experience in water sampling• Students participate in local field trip to either a marina or discovery park to gain further learning experiences about their watershed.

Degnan Blvd Streetscape Solution• Greening Degnan Blvd. project offers an opportunities to create sustainable and ecological benefits: including adding to the urban forest that filters our air and reducing heat zones within the urban centers and reducing carbon depletions through the benefit of planting trees.• The Degnan Blvd. Greening Project would extend Leimert Village’s defining intimacy to the entire street into the park space.• The potential opportunity to create much needed green space also creates walking benefits for new customers visiting this historic district promoting both health consciousness and business.• Finally, this project will abate old and evasive trees and re-plant new lower profile trees allowing visibility on the street and stores.• And by providing more lighting for patrons by day lighting the streets.

Ecology Center Park

This project is a collaboration between (NOMA) National Organization of Minority Architects Los Angeles Chapter and California Greenworks, Inc. which proposes to:• Educate the public on best practices for green building construction technology.• Teach youth about urban ecology and various forms of plant and aquatic life.• Offer environmental education programs taught by local NGOs to urban students.• Provide satellite educational linkage to local colleges and Universities i.e. LMU, USC, UCLA• Offer field experience for science, public policy and urban planning oriented students.

Stocker Trail Ingold Park Ramp Connection

• CGW proposed elevated design offers the creation of a pedestrian-friendly trail with direct connectivity to Stocker Street and Los Angeles County Ruben Ingold Park. • Design and implementation of a landscape plan that incorporates site-specific measures for enhancing and creating a greenway with native trees, plants and bio-swales to allow infiltration and detention of storm water runoff. The landscaping will enhance wildlife habitat and user experience of Stocker Trail as a greenway.• Ramp will offer opportunities for hikers to rest along the pathway and observe nature with observation station located at various levels.• Selection and installation of benches along the trail path and decomposed granite surface.• Development of a trail management program and identification of responsibilities for long-term management and maintenance similar to Adopt a Trail.

2012 EarthFestLA TMa concert for the environment is California Greenworks, Inc. premier annual event to support environmental education in public schools and promote public awareness for its urban initiatives including increasing open space opportunities for low income communities. This event is a collaboration of environmental and health agencies to raise awareness for both the environment and health related issues within urban communities. Our goal is to create a fun learning environment for our attendees. EarthFestLA TM began in 2006 in Watts, California as “SouthLA EarthFest” and has continued to bring families out to enjoy the music, attractions and celebrate environmental stewardship.The 7th Annual EarthFestLA TM Concert & Expo will be held Saturday, September 15, 2012, at West Los Angeles College - a 70-acre, newly transformed campus with park-like landscaping and scenic views. The event will include musical entertainment,festival activities, and educational materials.Past performers have included: 3 Grammy award winner guitarist Paul Brown and Jesse J, DW3, Something Smooth, Jazz and R&B Singer Wendy Moten, Jazz Experiment Saxman Darren Rahn, guitarist Chris Lightfoot and many others.