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:

Closed

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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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Test Plot: Habitat Restoration
Nov
7

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Test Plot: Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA

Come get your hands dirty and help out with Test Plot!

From Earth to Art: Building with Natural Materials
Nov
8

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

From Earth to Art: Building with Natural Materials
Los Angeles, CA
Community Habitat Restoration
Nov
9

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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...

Annual 4-Mile Hill Challenge w/ Aztlan Athletics
Nov
15

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Annual 4-Mile Hill Challenge w/ Aztlan Athletics
Los Angeles, CA

Take on the 4-Mile Hill Challenge and support local conservation! Use code Audubon2025 for $5 off your registration, each use of the code provides a...

Community Bird Walk
Nov
16

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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!

Storytime Under the Pepper Tree
Nov
21

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Storytime Under the Pepper Tree
Los Angeles, CA

Join us for a baby and toddler-friendly special storytime at the Audubon Center at Debs Park!

Old Time String Jam Band
Nov
22

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Old Time String Jam Band
Los Angeles, CA

Join in for a jam band session under the peppercorn trees!

Dark-colored cattle stand in a field with the ACR seal in foreground
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January 30, 2025 — Audubon California and Audubon Washington awarded more than $780k to expand program in the Golden State and establish one in the Columbia Plateau
Planting the Seeds for a Tribal and Community-Empowered Future in Water Resiliency
December 17, 2024
Empowering Coastal Stewards: A Look Inside the Coastal Leadership Program
December 03, 2024 — How a transformative journey in conservation, community, and creativity is shaping the next generation of coastal leaders
Celebrating the Coastal Leadership Program: Inspiring Change, Building Community
December 03, 2024 — Our Inaugural Cohort's Graduation and Capstone Projects!
Tricolored Blackbirds on the Rise!
November 27, 2024 — Celebrating an Incredible 2024 Conservation Success
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