Community members are invited to take part in an engaging Micro-Forest Workshop on Saturday, January 17, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the Arroyo Seco Woodland & Wildlife Park (South Pasadena Nature Park), located in the 100 block of Pasadena Avenue in South Pasadena.
The workshop will introduce participants to the concept of micro-forests—dense, fast-growing native plant ecosystems that restore biodiversity, improve soil health, and outperform traditional landscaping methods. Attendees will learn why micro-forests are an effective approach to healing local landscapes and how these principles can be applied in their own yards and neighborhoods.
The program will be led by Katherine Pakradouni of Seed to Landscape, who is spearheading the micro-forest project at the park. Pakradouni will share her expertise on this innovative planting method and guide participants through the planning process, including how to use a smartphone to design a personal micro-forest. Participants are encouraged to bring their phones.
This workshop is ideal for seasoned gardeners, environmental advocates, and anyone curious about stewarding local ecosystems. Tickets are free and available on Eventbrite.
Learn more about micro-forests at LA Micro Forests. For more information on this workshop and other upcoming events, visit SouthPasNaturePark.org.
Location & Parking Information
Upper Entrance:
Marked by a small plaque on a river rock wall in the 100 block of Pasadena Avenue, east of the York Street Bridge. On-street parking is available along Pasadena Avenue.
Lower Entrance:
Located just past the Arroyo Seco Golf Course driving range. Parking is available at the Golf Course Clubhouse at 1055 Lohman Lane, with additional parking along Lohman Lane west of the tennis courts. Visitors can walk westward to the park via the pedestrian path at the west end of Lohman Lane.
Maps:
Google Maps – South Pasadena Nature Park
Apple Maps – Arroyo Seco Woodland & Wildlife Park
This program is presented by Friends of South Pasadena Nature Park, Seed to Landscape, and South Pasadena Beautiful.
