An overhead photo of the Audubon Center at Debs Park.
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Audubon Center at Debs Park

Where Nature and Community Thrive
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an Audubon center.

4700 North Griffin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Center Hours :

Open Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Los Nogales Nursery:

Open Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Spotted Towhee

The Audubon Center at Debs Park is a natural jewel in the heart of Los Angeles where community and nature come together.

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, the Audubon Center at Debs Park is a vibrant community hub dedicated to protecting birds, restoring habitat, and inspiring people to connect with nature. Through hands-on conservation, climate action, and a wide range of programs, we work to create healthy, resilient environments for both wildlife and people.

As the first center built by the National Audubon Society within an urban area to specifically engage the local Highland Park community, we play a key role in building a more diverse and inclusive conservation movement in Los Angeles and beyond. Our mission is to inspire people to experience, understand, and care for the natural world, starting in our own neighborhoods. We focus on restoring habitat for birds and other wildlife at Debs Park and along the L.A. River, while also restoring the vital connection between people and the land in Los Angeles.

Make Things Better Together

Community members help keep Debs Park a great place for people, pollinators of all types, and birds. In 2024, we worked together to create a space that supports pollinators with beautiful California native plants such as Hummingbird Sage and California Fuchsia. When you visit, you can see the amazing transformation through the year, made only possible through staff and volunteers like you!

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Upcoming Events
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Community Bird Walk
May
16
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Community Bird Walk
Los Angeles, CA
Interested in learning more about the local birds of Debs Park? Join us for an introductory bird hike to learn the basics of birding!
Living Earth
May
16
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Living Earth
Los Angeles, CA
Sierra Club Angeles Chapter 30x30 Committee Land Protection Open House & Community Mixer
May
17
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Sierra Club Angeles Chapter 30x30 Committee Land Protection Open House & Community Mixer
Los Angeles, CA
Old Time String Jam Band
May
23
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Old Time String Jam Band
Los Angeles, CA
Join in for a jam band session under the peppercorn trees!
Community Habitat Restoration
May
27
8:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Community Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA
Join us for Habitat Restoration and get your hands dirty. Help us build sustainable habitat for local bird populations and other wildlife. This is a...
2026 Community Movie Nights | Noches Comunitarias de Películas
May
29
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Audubon Center at Debs Park
2026 Community Movie Nights | Noches Comunitarias de Películas
Los Angeles, CA
Come join our free community movie night featuring, A Bug's Life!
Urban Birds 2026
May
30
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Urban Birds 2026
Los Angeles, CA
Building Better Habitat, One Songbird at a Time
May 08, 2026 — A tiny migratory bird is finding its voice again in northeast Los Angeles
A serpentine outcrop sprouting Serpentine Monardella on Ring Mountain.
The Unexpected Wealth of Serpentine Habitats
May 07, 2026 — How a thin, highly toxic soil provides essential conditions for native plants and birds to thrive in California.
Parenting Under Pressure: California’s Snowy Plovers Deserve Protected Spots to Nest and Thrive
April 28, 2026 — A recent win at Oceano Dunes and our hopes for a safer shore
Remembering Dr. Sandy DeSimone
April 17, 2026 — From mentoring PhD students to inspiring children learning about the canyon’s owls and imperiled habitats, Sandy’s 30 years of commitment to Starr Ranch and passion for conservation left an incredible legacy of impact.
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