Organization Support Angelenos' Connection to Nature
WE KNOW THAT BIOPHILIA, our innate drive to connect with the natural world, is closely linked to our wellbeing. An understanding of our local environment is also critical to our ability to care of it.
The Nature Nexus Institute (NNI) works to develop Angelenos’, especially children’s, comfort level, appreciation and understanding of our local natural habitat. They connect thousands of people to nature each year through guided walks, art and science workshops, and field trips throughout the Ballona Creek Watershed.
They collaborate with local businesses, nonprofits, library branches and state and county agencies to maximize the diversity of programming and public reach. NNI is a member of the STEM Partnership, collaborating with 40+ organizations to provide online science programming to thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District students.
NNI is dedicated to making nature accessible for all. That starts with understanding the obstacles that prevent marginalized communities from accessing nature. It also means following the lead of diverse Angelenos as they engage with nature in their own unique ways.
| WEBSITE | https://www.naturenexusinstitute.org/ |
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| SERVICES PROVIDED | Nonprofit, Environment, Education, Youth Support, Arts, Community Development, Youth Services |
| MISSION STATEMENT | "Nature Nexus Institute (NNI) is founded on the belief that reciprocity between communities and nature is essential to the survival of both. We seek to provide equitable and intergenerational entry points to cultivating healthy community-nature relationships. To that end, we strive to be a nexus for science, culture, art, and research endeavors that result in a new generation of change-makers and storytellers." |
| SERVICE AREAS |
Central Atwater Village • Baldwin Hills • Bel Air • Beverly Grove • Beverly Hills • Boyle Heights • Century City • Cheviot Hills • Chinatown • Commerce • Culver City • Dockweiler • Dodgertown • Downtown • East Hollywood • East Los Angeles • Echo Park • Edendale • Fairfax • Firestone Park • Gramercy Park • Griffith Park • Hancock Park • Hollywood • Hollywood Hills • Hyde Park • Inglewood • Jefferson Park • Koreatown • Ladera Heights • Larchmont Village • Leimert Park • Los Angeles • Los Feliz • Macarthur Park • Mid-Wilshire • Miracle Mile • Mount Olympus • Oakwood • Outpost Estates • Palms • Park Mesa Heights • Pico Heights • Pico-Robertson • Pico-Union • Rancho Park • Rimpau • Silver Lake • University Park • Vermont • Vermont Square • Vernon • View Park • Watts • West Adams • West Hollywood • Westlake • Westwood • Whitley Heights • Windsor Hills Westside Brentwood • El Segundo • Fox Hills • Lennox • Malibu • Mar Vista • Marina del Rey • Montana • Ocean Park • Pacific Palisades • Playa del Rey • Playa Vista • Santa Monica • Sawtelle • Topanga • Venice • West Los Angeles • Westchester • Westside |
How You Can Pitch In
Refer A Business
Let us know about your favorite local business. We’ll donate $10 to Nature Nexus Institute for each recommendation.
Volunteer
Check out the events calendar for upcoming habitat restoration opportunities, nature walks and more: https://www.naturenexusinstitu...
Become a docent for field trip programs. Contact Cindy: chardin@naturenexusinstitute.org
Set up a habitat restoration event, nature walk, or presentation for your corporate or community group. Contact Emily: ecobar@naturenexusinstitute.org
Donate
To make a donation go to: https://www.naturenexusinstitu...
