Volunteer with Harvardwood Helps at the Great LA River Cleanup on April 22nd!
This fun outdoor event is attended by A TON of volunteers! After you RSVP to us, Harvardwood Helps Director Stacy Cohen will get in touch with you so you can find her the day of the event and meet with other Harvardwood volunteers.
Steelhead Park in Elysian Valley is one a series of about a dozen small parks along the LA River in the Glendale Narrows. Designed by North East Trees, the park features native vegetation, a small outdoor classroom, and artistic gates and fences commemorating the steelhead trout that used to be plentiful in the LA River. The river here is soft bottom, with tall trees and plenty of ducks.
Volunteers will receive a FoLAR t-shirt and reusable grocery tote at the CleanUp. Note: supplies may be limited and are distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Directions
Bike: Located at the downstream end of the LA River Bike Path.
Transit: Take Metro line 96 and get off at the corner of Elmgrove Street and Riverside Drive, then walk two blocks southeast to Oros. Alternately, take the Metro Gold Line and get off at Lincoln Heights/Cypress Park (Avenue 26) Station. Walk northwest two blocks on Avenue 26. Turn left on North Figueroa. Cross the Riverside/Figueroa Bridge, and continue upstream on the River two blocks to Steelhead Park at Oros Street.
Driving: Take the 5 Freeway. Exit at Stadium Way / Riverside Drive. Go southeast on Riverside Drive. Turn left at Oros Street.
Parking: Limited street parking on Oros, Blake, Riverside or other neighborhood streets.