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Let's hear from our children, and their advocates, on the social, environmental, cultural, and economic concerns around sustainability and the call to always act responsibly and with the next seven generations in mind. The collection will also feature, from time to time, adults who are speaking on behalf of children. 

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Curated by mokiethecat

November 03, 2026

During a summer job in 2024 as a trail host with the Southern Nevada Conservancy, USC student Garrett Ordonez observed visitors eager to photograph the landscape. This inspired him to create Hike for Habitats, a student-led organization that promotes environmental stewardship through guided hikes and hands-on conservation activities.

Following the January 2025 wildfires in Pacific Palisades, Hike for Habitats mobilized volunteers for recovery efforts, including debris removal in Altadena. The organization has expanded from five members to a community of 600, supported by partnerships with conservation groups. For Ordonez, the most rewarding aspect is seeing volunteers return for multiple events, fostering a strong commitment to ecosystem healing.


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