Keeping Urban Parks Wild – L.A.'s First Urban Ecologist Courtney McCammon

If P-22 did nothing else, his arrival at one of the largest urban parks in the United States, Griffith Park, put a spotlight on urban wildlife. The resulting 10-year coexistence with L.A. city residents developed a loyal following. When he passed in 2022, the City took the bold step of bringing on the first urban ecologist in its 124-year history. Hear how Courtney McCammon advocated for the park during her tenure, how nature has shaped her throughout her life, and how she's passing her passion on to her daughter in this lively and thought-provoking discussion.