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Protecting the Habitat One Trail at a Time

The muscles in my arms are tiring. Thud. Thud. Slap. I strike the ground some more. The soil shudders as I release a succession of smacks with my tamping device. The California sun is beating on me as I dig, scrape, and…

Tales from the Trails

When I heard the story that early settlers named Hollywood after toyon, a common Southern California shrub with bright red berries and leaves that very much resemble those of English holly, I was fascinated. Not only that, after leaving the trails I…

Wintertime Fun in the Canyon: Listen, Observe, Explore

The winter months in Laguna Canyon are rich with opportunities to explore the wilderness, make observations and take in the beautiful views of this changing landscape. The local animals may be less active this time of year, but that doesn’t mean you…

What’s Going On in the Canyon?

Perhaps, as you’ve driven out of Laguna Canyon recently, you’ve noticed some changes along the side of the road across from the Willow Staging Area parking lot, north of the Sun Valley neighborhood. Work crews, machinery, new openings in the vegetation, big…

Welcome, Josie!

After an intense hiring search and interview process, Laguna Canyon Foundation is proud to welcome our new Restoration Coordinator, Josie Bennett! Josie will be working closely with Restoration Program Director Alan Kaufmann, doing everything from jumping in on hands-on restoration work at…

One Week Until Giving Day!

Actually LESS than one week! Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and the Orange County Community Foundation next Wednesday and Thursday, April 27th and 28th, for 30 hours in an effort to super-charge local giving. Donate online at our i♥oc page! Donating makes us…

We’re Moving! (Eventually)

After months of work and planning with the Laguna Beach City Council, Laguna Canyon Foundation is excited to announce that our lease of the DeWitt House on Laguna Canyon Road has been approved! The City acquired the DeWitt property in 1990 through…

Drought Tolerant Planting

The Laguna Canyon Foundation (LCF) and Orange County Conservation Corps (OCCC), in cooperation with the City of Laguna Beach (City), have taken steps to augment City restoration of the Dewitt property in a way that will improve slope stability in graded or…