We envision a future where the nexus of nature and community is recognized, cultivated, and celebrated.
The NNI staff team reflects the diverse communities that we serve and has decade-long connections to Los Angeles County schools and local neighborhoods.
3 of our 6 permanent staff members are alumni from our Baldwin Hills Greenhouse Program.
We hire 10-20 program alumni annually for seasonal positions.
We provide 30-40 internships each year for high school and college students.
Experiential, Place-Based.
We seek to foster positive nature experiences in order to dispel fears and stigmas related to nature by encouraging engagement with the natural world through experiential practices that include both science and art.
We offer guided walks, workshops, and field trips at multiple sites throughout the Ballona Creek Watershed.
3000 - 5000 people participate each year, mainly students from Title 1 schools.
NNI is dedicated to making nature accessible for all.
That starts with understanding the obstacles that prevent communities from accessing nature. It also means learning how communities may already be connecting to nature.
We collaborate with local businesses, non-profits, local library branches, and state and county agencies to maximize diversity of programming and public reach.
We are a member of the LA STEM Collective.
