The mission of CNPS is to conserve California native plants and their natural habitats, and increase understanding, appreciation, and horticultural use of native plants. We achieve this mission at the native garden days at Point Vicente Interpretive Center through community based native gardening.

Program Description: Volunteers learn about California native gardening which gazing out at the Pacific Ocean at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. The garden provides important habitat for endangered species and inspires people to plant local. The volunteer maintenance of the garden is critical to it's success. 

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Volunteers will be pruning, weeding, watering, spreading or collecting native seeds, learning irrigation systems, planting, and mulching the oceanside garden.  

Time Commitment: 2 hours.  

Requirements: Close-toed shoes, clothes for outdoor work.

Benefits: Volunteers benefit by receiving a full training on proper garden techniques that they can use at home and enjoy an enriching educational experience in a beautiful setting.   

*This project is created, organized and managed by our nonprofit partner. Once you click on EXPRESS INTEREST below a staff person from that organization will contact you to follow up.

Long Beach Sustainability is partnering with Rain Barrels International to host another FREE

Rainwater Harvesting Class and Rain Barrel Sale

Sunday, October 13^th

2-3pm class, 2-4pm rain barrel sale

Wardlow Park Community Center

3457 Stanbridge Avenue, Long Beach

Learn about the importance of rainwater harvesting, the installation and benefits of a rain barrel, and how to apply for a rebate. SoCal WaterSmart offers a $35 rebate per rain barrel with a limit of 2 per household. You can reserve your spot in the workshop and pre-order rain barrels at: http://bit.ly/2nW70DI

For more information go to www.rainbarrelsintl.com or contact Rain Barrels Intl. at (919) 602-6316.

We hope to see you there!

Throughout the month of October, the City of Long Beach Department of Development Services is celebrating National Community Planning Month, a time to recognize planners’ work to improve the livability of communities.

This year’s theme, “Planning for Infrastructure that Benefits All,” highlights how well-planned infrastructure projects such as roadways, housing, and parks strengthen communities, boost the economy, expand opportunity, and promote equitable development in our City.

All are invited to celebrate #LBPlanningMonth by joining us at one of our upcoming free events:

Planning 101 Workshop (en español)
Martes 8 de octubre de 2019 | Tuesday, October 8, 2019

9:00 a.m. – Noon

Long Beach Rescue Mission

1430 Pacific Ave.

Careers in Urban Planning

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library

5870 Atlantic Ave.

Park-to-Park: Walk/Bike Tour

Saturday, October 19, 2019

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Hudson Park

2335 Webster Ave.

*Meet at W. Hill St.

LBDS Outdoors: Community Resource Fair

Saturday, October 26, 2019

10:00 a.m. – Noon

Whaley Park

5620 E. Atherton St.

At each free event, community members will learn about the Planning process and how to be involved, access career advice and opportunities, explore and celebrate the urban fabric of Long Beach, and connect with community resources through various City departments. Light refreshments and giveaways will be provided.

To RSVP and learn more about each event, please visit: www.longbeach.gov/lbplanningmonth.

Please also join the National Community Planning Month conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #LBPlanningMonth

Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make Northeast LA a bird friendly community. 

Mission or Broader Program Description: The Audubon Center’s mission is to inspire people to experience, understand and care for the local natural world. The nature-based education and community programs at Debs Park are designed to engage children and their families in the outdoor world, and to give them a personal stake in its protection by making environmental issues relevant to their lives. The Center is operated by Audubon California, a state field program of National Audubon Society, and is a vital part of Audubon’s national outreach initiative to engage Latino audiences. The Center, which is surrounded by predominately Latino neighborhoods, is a unique gathering place and dynamic focal point for outdoor recreation, environmental education and conservation action.

Impact: We are a field program of the National Audubon Society, one of the oldest conservation organizations in the country. We are situated in the largest piece of public open space in the lower Los Angeles River Watershed. The Center is a vital and unique gathering place for the Northeast LA community. Our mission is to inspire people to experience, understand, and care for the local natural world. 

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Join us in and around our native plant nursery where we propagate plants and maintain habitat restoration sites. Activities include watering, weeding, mulching, berm building and repair,  seed collection, processing and sowing, potting, and planting. Learn about native plants and local bird species as you restore important native habitat within more than 17 acres around the center. Put your hands in some soil and bird while you build habitat! We need you, but more importantly, our neighBIRDS need you! 

Requirements: Be sure to bring lots of water, sun protection, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gardening gloves, however we will have plenty available to borrow as well. Remember to wear closed-toe shoes and dress in layers. Please fill out the downloadable waiver below and bring it with you to your first day.

* Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.
 

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up.

Long Beach Police Department

South Division

South Division Commander’s Community Forum

Please join us for our next South Division Commander’s Community Forum. This is a great opportunity for community and business leaders to become engaged with members of the Long Beach Police Department and to share their issues and concerns.

Topics of Discussion:

Homicide

Drug Investigations

South Division Crime Report

Time and Date:

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location:

400 W. Broadway, Police Department Headquarters

Parking will be validated for the parking structure at Broadway/Chestnut

Contact: Please send an email to Jericho.Balderian@LongBeach.gov or call (562) 570-7578.

Departamento de Policía

de la División del Sur

Foro de la Comunidad, Division Sur, del comandante

Únase con nosotros para nuestro próximo Foro de la Comunidad del Comandante de la División del Sur. Esta es una gran oportunidad para que los líderes comunitarios y empresariales participen con los miembros del Departamento de Policía y compartan sus inquietudes y problemas.

Temas de Discusión:

Homocidio

Investigaciones de drogas

Informe de delitos de la División Sur

Dónde y cuando:

miercoles 16 de octubre de 2019

De 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.

400 W. Broadway, Departamento de Policía

El estacionamiento en la estructura será validado en las calles Broadway/Chestnut

Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a Jericho.Balderian@LongBeach.gov o llame al (562) 570-7578.

Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make Northeast LA a bird friendly community. 

Mission or Broader Program Description: The Audubon Center’s mission is to inspire people to experience, understand and care for the local natural world. The nature-based education and community programs at Debs Park are designed to engage children and their families in the outdoor world, and to give them a personal stake in its protection by making environmental issues relevant to their lives. The Center is operated by Audubon California, a state field program of National Audubon Society, and is a vital part of Audubon’s national outreach initiative to engage Latino audiences. The Center, which is surrounded by predominately Latino neighborhoods, is a unique gathering place and dynamic focal point for outdoor recreation, environmental education and conservation action.

Impact: We are a field program of the National Audubon Society, one of the oldest conservation organizations in the country. We are situated in the largest piece of public open space in the lower Los Angeles River Watershed. The Center is a vital and unique gathering place for the Northeast LA community. Our mission is to inspire people to experience, understand, and care for the local natural world. 

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Join us in and around our native plant nursery where we propagate plants and maintain habitat restoration sites. Activities include watering, weeding, mulching, berm building and repair,  seed collection, processing and sowing, potting, and planting. Learn about native plants and local bird species as you restore important native habitat within more than 17 acres around the center. Put your hands in some soil and bird while you build habitat! We need you, but more importantly, our neighBIRDS need you! 

Requirements: Be sure to bring lots of water, sun protection, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gardening gloves, however we will have plenty available to borrow as well. Remember to wear closed-toe shoes and dress in layers. Please fill out the downloadable waiver below and bring it with you to your first day.

* Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.
 

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

VOLUNTEER COACHES (BASKETBALL, SOCCER & INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL)

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is to create a positive environment that promotes self-confidence and self-esteem through the experiences we provide. The program is dedicated to providing all youth with the highest quality of recreation and educational experiences for boys and girls ages 6 to 12 years-old.

This is a great place to gain experience working with children, improve communication and people skills. High school and college students can volunteer to receive service learning for their school.

VOLUNTEER TUTORS

Help keep kids on track in school! We need tutors for K-7 students in all subjects including writing skills, reading, math and science. All learning materials, both printed and digital, are provided. Tutoring hours are Monday–Friday, 3–7PM.

MONITORS AND GREETERS

Volunteers can work any time during operational hours. Volunteers will assist customer service attendants, walk around program areas, greet members, answer questions, and make sure child safety guidelines are being followed. The Salvation Army wants to provide a safe environment for our community.

INFORMATION DESK

Volunteers can work any time during operational hours. Volunteers will assist customers and guests by directing them to their class or answering questions.

SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICE

Volunteers will assist in various duties in our Social Services Office.

Throughout the month of October, the City of Long Beach Department of Development Services is celebrating National Community Planning Month, a time to recognize planners’ work to improve the livability of communities.

This year’s theme, “Planning for Infrastructure that Benefits All,” highlights how well-planned infrastructure projects such as roadways, housing, and parks strengthen communities, boost the economy, expand opportunity, and promote equitable development in our City.

All are invited to celebrate #LBPlanningMonth by joining us at one of our upcoming free events:

Planning 101 Workshop (en español)
Martes 8 de octubre de 2019 | Tuesday, October 8, 2019

9:00 a.m. – Noon

Long Beach Rescue Mission

1430 Pacific Ave.

Careers in Urban Planning

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library

5870 Atlantic Ave.

Park-to-Park: Walk/Bike Tour

Saturday, October 19, 2019

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Hudson Park

2335 Webster Ave.

*Meet at W. Hill St.

LBDS Outdoors: Community Resource Fair

Saturday, October 26, 2019

10:00 a.m. – Noon

Whaley Park

5620 E. Atherton St.

At each free event, community members will learn about the Planning process and how to be involved, access career advice and opportunities, explore and celebrate the urban fabric of Long Beach, and connect with community resources through various City departments. Light refreshments and giveaways will be provided.

To RSVP and learn more about each event, please visit: www.longbeach.gov/lbplanningmonth.

Please also join the National Community Planning Month conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #LBPlanningMonth

Our monthly all-ages beach cleanup bonanza, 10 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of every month except December.

Beach cleanups are a great experience for you and your family, friends and co-workers to get involved in the community and environment. All you need to do is show up…and bring reusable supplies, if possible! We provide the supplies, all you need to do is register, sign a waiver, and show up! Visit Heal the Bay’s Eventbrite page for details about the location for this month’s Nothin’ But Sand beach cleanup.

This is a rain or shine event. Cleanups are only cancelled for lightning or thunderstorms. We will still hold the cleanup in light and steady rain. In this case, please come prepared with a rain jacket, appropriate shoes, and an umbrella.

Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make Northeast LA a bird friendly community. 

Mission or Broader Program Description: The Audubon Center’s mission is to inspire people to experience, understand and care for the local natural world. The nature-based education and community programs at Debs Park are designed to engage children and their families in the outdoor world, and to give them a personal stake in its protection by making environmental issues relevant to their lives. The Center is operated by Audubon California, a state field program of National Audubon Society, and is a vital part of Audubon’s national outreach initiative to engage Latino audiences. The Center, which is surrounded by predominately Latino neighborhoods, is a unique gathering place and dynamic focal point for outdoor recreation, environmental education and conservation action.

Impact: We are a field program of the National Audubon Society, one of the oldest conservation organizations in the country. We are situated in the largest piece of public open space in the lower Los Angeles River Watershed. The Center is a vital and unique gathering place for the Northeast LA community. Our mission is to inspire people to experience, understand, and care for the local natural world. 

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Join us in and around our native plant nursery where we propagate plants and maintain habitat restoration sites. Activities include watering, weeding, mulching, berm building and repair,  seed collection, processing and sowing, potting, and planting. Learn about native plants and local bird species as you restore important native habitat within more than 17 acres around the center. Put your hands in some soil and bird while you build habitat! We need you, but more importantly, our neighBIRDS need you! 

Requirements: Be sure to bring lots of water, sun protection, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gardening gloves, however we will have plenty available to borrow as well. Remember to wear closed-toe shoes and dress in layers. Please fill out the downloadable waiver below and bring it with you to your first day.

* Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.
 

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up.