Hummingbird Canyon

Have you heard about Hummingbird Canyon? It's the name of a habitat revitalization project our club is running on campus. Beginning in Spring 2020, we removed a large mat of invasive ivy and other non-native plants, and replaced them with plant species native to Southern California. The plants we've chosen will provide resources for pollinators, including hummingbirds, butterflies, and honeybees. Because the area is shaded and has light levels reminiscent of canyons in the Santa Monica Mountains, we are designing our "Hummingbird Canyon" garden to mimic these signature landscapes. 

The garden is located on campus, between Franz Hall and the Geology Building. We meet regularly to maintain the garden, plan new plantings, and work on communication about the garden. If you’d like to get involved or join a garden tour, please email bruinbirdingclub@gmail.com. This garden was made possible through collaboration with UCLA Facilities Management and thanks to support from the National Audubon Society.