Jenny Price
Departures is KCET's hyper-local web documentary, community engagement tool and digital literacy program about the cultural history of Los Angeles' neighborhoods.
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Jenny Price, the author of Flight Maps: Adventures with Nature in Modern America, is an environmental writer and L.A. river tour guide. Price believes that a lack of public consciousness is one of the most serious problems facing the river--without a community to back legislation and organizations, much of the hard work put into protecting the river is diminished. By leading tours down around the banks, Jenny hopes that getting people to realize the river is more than a water drain under the freeway will amplify the importance of the river to the city as a whole.
Above are three videos of writer and river tour guide Jenny Price, explaining the history of the river to Los Angeles, and how revitalization could be used to change the city's urban landscape.
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Yes, tours! March 12 & 27 are next-- but just check the Friends of the Los Angeles River site or the LA River Tours facebook page.
Hey Jenny, I think you are absolutely 100% correct about the public consciousness and the success of anything dealing with the River! And I have to say You are a doing a fabulous job getting the word out there. I did your river tour a year ago and am hooked. Didn't know about the river and now I do and my friends are sick of hearing about it. :) So keep doing what you are doing. See you at the River!!
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CHANGE BEGINS AT HOME
Even with all the efforts for change from political, medical and public health communities, change ultimately begins at home. Consumers must begin to educate themselves and take action toward making healthier more just food decisions.
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ENSURING A BETTER FUTURE FOR OUR CHILDREN
Children face enormous health risks because of the current system; therefore addressing child nutrition in government entities and in the home is critical to foster a new generation that will hopefully make conscious food choices.
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CHANGE AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
Food change can easily begin at the community level with community gardens. Not only do these gardens increase food access, but they also transform neighborhoods in need of something beautiful and positive to identify with.
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THE SMALL FARM SOLUTION: BUILDING A HYPER LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM
Building a hyper local food system will ensure food security for everyone in the urban core, with local farmers once again supplying the city's demand with healthy produce.
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maryfinn says :
Are you going to be having any more tours, river or otherwise? If so, how will i find out?