Written by Danielle Davis for Your Daily Thread
(Eco-)School is in Session All Over L.A
Whether you’re a long time Angeleno, a regular, or a first-time visitor, L.A. has plenty of places to get you up to speed on green while you have a good time. (And there are places like them in other cities as well.) Whether connecting to nature, teaching practical skills, or giving a science lesson you won’t nap through, here are eco-education destinations to consider adding to your fall schedule:
Get Schooled in Science
The California Science Center’s new Ecosystems Exhibit is a feast for the senses that recreates 11 different habitats all under one roof. Chuck Kopczak, the curator of the space, says it includes over 2,000 live animals and more than 100 interactive elements for a total immersion experience, from the kelp forest off California’s shore to desert canyons to our very own urban setting. My favorite bits? The encased shark eggs, island games and Kim Abeles’s giant person made of paper trash.
Learn the Ropes
To see how being green at home really looks, take a tour of The Green Beacon, an almost 100-year old house remodeled to demonstrate ecological design. Or sample one of Sustainable Works in Santa Monica’s green living workshops.
Try a Little DIY
Learn to make your own clothes, knit your own scarves and sock monkeys or generally get your skills on while skipping the usual system of stuff. From east to west you’ve got: The Little Knittery, Sew L.A., Sewing Arts Center and Urban Craft Center. And surely spots in between.
Get Your Hands Dirty and Feet Wet
Simply a stroll through TreePeople’s park headquarters is a chance to explore both what L.A. mountains have to offer and ways to share that wealth with the city below. Take it a step further by attending a tree planting or being trained as a Citizen Forester. Over at Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, indulge in a combination of cool animal attractions and conservation education.
Transport Yourself
If you want to start or further your bad cyclist self this fall, L.A. bike culture’s got your back. At C.I.C.L.E. learn how to ride a bike for the first time or, if you’re a more seasoned rider, how to handle your bike safely in traffic. And check out other two-wheeling events and bike-related resources while you’re at it. Once you’ve got the swing of things, head to The Bicycle Kitchen or Bikerowave to find out how to keep your wheels maintained with your own two hands.
No mater what you choose, you’re bound to have lots of eco-friendly fun!
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