


Preservation Meeting Jan 2023
A County Regional Planning hearing on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 will be held to consider…

A Wonderful Holiday party!
What a lovely afternoon at the historic McNally house! Frank Mayor and Huan Gu were incredibly gracious…

Monte Cedro & Christmas Tree Lane
Altadena Heritage holds two events each year for the residents of Monte Cedro.

Tree Giveaway 2022
For the third year in a row, forty trees were given away to Altadenans eager to beautify their properties,

Owen Brown Plaque Unveiling
A magnificent plaque was unveiled honoring Owen Brown

Our Urban Ecosystem
by Mark Goldschmidt – Our mountain backdrop has changed little, but 150 years ago paleo-Altadena was virtually barren of trees, only seasonal grasses, chaparral and poppies covered the gravelly outwash. Then wells were dug and water was channeled from

Letter from the Chair
Letter from the Chair Val Zavala Hello All, I am honored and excited to become the Chair of Altadena Heritage, taking the reins from Sharon Sand who served AH so well as chair for six years. Her leadership and dedication were remarkable, and we are grateful for some...
Wildlife Immigrants
Mark Goldschmidt – Some native wildlife species have found ways to make their lives in our patchy “natural” environment of yards, streets, and open spaces. Skunks, coyotes, raccoons, and blue jays thrive here. But non-native wildlife species