West LA College Micro Forest
Made possible with funding from WBMWD’s Turf Replacement Rebate program, this 3,000 square foot micro forest in LA features more than 200 native plants, all grown locally from regional seeds in partnership with Nature Nexus Institute. Enhancing the micro forest is an additional planting of 175 coastal sage scrub plants and a seasonal wildflower meadow.
Planted: March 2025
Co-Designed by: Seed to Landscape, North East Trees, and Nature Nexus Institute
Partners: Los Angeles Community College District, West LA College, North East Trees, Nature Nexus Institute, Seed to Landscape
Pre-planting
On Planting Day
5 Months Old
Wildflower meadow in full bloom Photo credit: Angelina Lee
Lupines and poppies in wildflower meadow Photo credit: Angelina Lee
CA poppies in wildflower meadow Photo credit: Angelina Lee
Plants growing in at 5 months since planting Photo Credit: Angelina Lee