Programs & Events
Watts Rising has a multitude of ways you can get involved. From joining our Youth Climate Group to volunteering for a tree care event, you can be part of creating a healthier Watts! Check out some opportunities by exploring the pages below.
From free services and programs like solar panels and trees for your home, to joining a walking club or a school safety collaborative, and much more!
- Electric Car Rentals for $5 an hour / $29 per day
- Sign up for free on the Green Commuter app before program launch with promo code MEGAWATTS2023
- More information at greencommuter.org/megawatts
Transform your yard into a place to grow your own food! Through the Watts Yardners program Homeowners and Renters are able to receive a free garden installation as well as the tools and resources to grow your garden! For a free assessment and consultation, contact Ava Post: apost@wlcac.org.
- Qualifying Watts residents can receive FREE energy efficiency retrofits: water heater replacement/relocation, ceiling fans, low flow faucets, light fixtures, vacancy/motion sensors, earthquake shut off valves, AC windows, low flow shower heads, LED light bulbs, smart thermostats.
- To apply, fill out this form, or email homepreservation@habitatla.org or call (310) 323-4663 ext. 314 for more information!
- Our wonderful tree planting partners, North East Trees and TreePeople, are giving out FREE trees to the residents of Watts! These trees are available, at no cost, for your private residences.
- If you are interested in receiving a tree for your residence, please reach out to Gemma Lurie glurie@treepeople.org or Aaron Thomas aaron@northeasttrees.org.
- Save thousands with FREE solar panels! Use our online solar calculator for an instant estimate on your savings with solar - solar PV. The Watts Rising program is FREE for qualified homeowners!
- To apply, fill out this form, or email homepreservation@habitatla.org or call (310) 323-4663 ext. 314 for more information!
Pick up free produce at WLCAC’s free market every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10am - 1pm @ 10950 S Central Ave. Contact Ava Post, apost@wlcac.org or 323-923-2494 for more info.
Watts Youth Advisory Group
Watts Rising hosted opportunities for youth to cultivate their leadership potential and engage their peers and families around climate action and the built environment. The Youth Advisory Group participated in garden meet ups to not only beautify Watts but also learn how to garden, compost, and gather fresh organic fruits and veggies!
Additionally, YAG members had the opportunity to go on various field trips throughout the state to visit state parks and nature reserves. Trips included Malibu Creek State Park, whale watching in Channel Islands, Ascot Hills Park, Los Angeles State Historic State Park, Crystal Cove State Park, and Yosemite National Park.
At this time, the first round of funding for this program has concluded and HACLA is preparing to submit for a second round of funding from the Youth Community Access Grant by November 2026. If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Katrina Kubicek: katrina.kubicek@hacla.org.
Public Forum
The Watts Rising Public Forum was a monthly meeting our collaborative held to update residents, stakeholders, and project partners on all things Watts Rising related. Project partners would share updates on projects, Street Team members let us know what is going on in the neighborhood, and staff shared upcoming opportunities for projects, funding, and more. We have stopped holding Public Forums as of 2024, but we welcome you to view past recordings of our Public Forums.