Altadena Heritage addresses its mission to raise awareness of our foothill community’s rich architectural, environmental, and cultural heritage by recognizing places that make Altadena unique. This work includes periodically designating sites and whole neighborhoods as Altadena Heritage Areas through our AHA! Program, annually celebrating gardens that give to the beauty of our streets in the Golden Poppy Awards and Garden Party, and holding other special programs that give members access to special places in our community.
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Ursus americanus californiensisby Val Zavala It’s ironic that the only grizzly bear in California is on our state flag. There have been no grizzly bears in California for a century, the last was shot in 1922 in Tulare County. It is the black bear that has made itself...
New and Downtown
New and DowntownRobot Coffee on North Lincoln south of Altadena Drive is a breakfast and lunch cafe with patio seating in the back. Proprietor Justin Pinchot is a former AH board member whose long road to gaining county permits has been documented in these pages. His...
Owen Brown Plaque Unveiling at Mountain View
Owen Brown Plaque Unveiling at Mountain ViewThe Owen Brown Gravesite Committee* wants everyone to know that a magnificent plaque honoring Owen Brown (son of abolitionist John Brown, whose failed raid at Harpers Ferry VA in 1859 was a spark setting off the Civil War)...
Alternatives to Grass Lawns
Third Thursday Educational Event
Thursday October 20 @7pm
Unveiling of Owen Brown Plaque
You are Invited!
Friday, November 4th at 4pm
Third Thursday Presentation – Altadena Streetlighting
Public Works and Southern California Edison Altadena Street Lighting…
Enhancements to the Old Marengo Triangle
We were joined by staff from Southern California Edison and community volunteers.
Old Marengo Fundraiser
Old Morrero FundraiserIrrigation , Planting & Landscaping at Old Marengo As many of you know, Altadena Heritage was part of a coalition of community organizations that designed and installed the landscaping at Old Marengo Triangle at Woodbury and Marengo. The...
Golden Poppy Awards 2022
Upcoming Events Golden Poppy Garden Awards and Celebration Sunday May 20, from 3-6 pm • 2485 Marengo Avenue, Altadena Members: $10 Non-members: $25 (memberships available at the door) This year’s Golden Poppy will be held at the home of Michele Zack and Mark...
Golden Poppy Awards & Garden Party
Attendees also learned about Altadena Heritage & partners.