Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved at Ascot Hills.
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North East Trees
North East Trees offers two volunteer opportunities a month at the Ascot Hills Park Nursery:
Nursery Monthly Action DayLearn plant propagation, transplanting, native plant care, plants in general and make crafts.
Every first Saturday of the month at the park nursery from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn about California native plants, get free wildflower seeds, and plant cuttings. In partnership with local native plant specialist Artemisia Nursery!
Usually held the first Sunday of the month at our nursery from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Check their Eventbrite for updates!
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Ascot Hills Park Green Team
Roll up your sleeves, put on your gardening gloves, and join the Green Team to do a variety of restoration tasks throughout the park.
Every Second Saturday of the Month 8am to 10:30 a.m.Ascot Hills Park Green Team Volunteer Events
Held on the second Saturday of each month.*
January - Moved to the 3rd Saturday: January 17, 2026
February 14, 2026
March 14, 2026
April 11, 2026
May 9, 2026
June 13, 2026
July 11, 2026
August 8, 2026
September 12, 2026
October 10, 2026
November 14, 2026
December 12, 2026
*Please note: Dates are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Check back here for updates!
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LMU Willette Lab Research
Biodiversity and survivorship research is being conducted by students and faculty at Loyola Marymount University, led by Demian A. Willette, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology at LMU. Check out the research that his students are conducting here.
Check out the partnership with Seed to Landscape that brought to life our microforest. -
Ascot Hills Park - 5K Challenge
Join us for the 10th Annual Ascot Hills Park 5K Run/Walk Challenge on Saturday, September 26, 2026!
This amazing event benefits Woodrow Wilson High School students who are in the Los Angeles Fire Academy program by providing scholarships and a portion of the proceeds. Proceeds also help beautify and maintain Ascot Hills Park for community use.
Join the Ascot Hills Park Advisory Board
Are you passionate about Ascot Hills Park? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Drop into the next Park Advisory Board meeting to learn more.
Meetings are held every Second Wednesday of the Quarter
Next Meetings:
Q1 (Jan–Mar 2026) January 14, 2026, 5-7 PM El Sereno Senior Center
Q2 (Apr–Jun 2026) April 8, 2026, 5-7 PM Ascot Hills Park Amphitheater
Q3 (Jul–Sep 2026) July 8, 2026, 5-7 PM Ascot Hills Park Amphitheater
Q4 (Oct–Dec 2026) October 14, 2026, 5-7 PM Ascot Hills Park Amphitheater
How to Join the PAB
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Join an Ascot Hills Park Advisory Board Meeting, sign in and get added to the minutes
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Interview with Ascot Hills Park Advisory Board:
Demian Willette, Ascot Hills PAB Chairperson: demian.willette@lmu.edu
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Application / Interest Form, download here
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Send Interest form to RAP staff for approval:
Jose Maciel, El Sereno Director: jose.maciel@lacity.org
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Visit www.laparks.org/volunteerapp complete and submit your New Volunteer application.
Upon submission, our database automatically sends the email you provided a confirmation email, including instructions on continuing the application process. Please check your inbox and spam folder for these instructions. If you do not receive the email, please send an email to laparks.volunteer@lacity.org, requesting help checking on your submission.
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Schedule and complete a live scan fingerprint appointment.
Please review your confirmation email noted above (in step 5) for a link to a fingerprint appointment scheduling guide and a ‘Request for Live Scan Service’ form. You must print and complete page 1 of the 'Request for Live Scan Service' form, and bring it to your live scan appointment.
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Sign PAB code-of-conduct form, download here
Email to Jose Maciel, El Sereno Director: jose.maciel@lacity.org
A board member will notify you if you have been approved as a PAB member.
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