Cultivating Local Knowledge
At California State University, Northridge (CSUN) we developed a project seeking to uncover the untapped wealth of Local Ecological Knowledge within CSUN and the San Fernando Valley (Valley). Local Ecological Knowledge is a set of knowledge, beliefs, and practices regarding ecological relationships gained through personal observation and interaction with local ecosystems. The听goal听of our Cultivating Local Knowledge (CLK) initiative is to bring together diverse stakeholders across campus, the Valley, and CSUs invested in resilience in our communities and who will co-develop opportunities to support existing and new projects. The听objective听of this initiative is to bring together people, to actively share what we are currently doing, and to contribute to or support local ecological knowledge initiatives. We invite you to join the conversation, network, brainstorm, and help us build this initiative.
Contact us at听clk@csun.edu听for more information
Opportunities:
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Please contact Lisa Chaudhari at听lisa.chaudhari@csun.edu听or听clk@csun.edu听to learn more about community and faculty opportunities.听
For more information, please contact: Dr. Lisa Chaudhari, HERE Center Co-Director,听lisa.chaudhari@csun.edu.
Recent and Upcoming Events
Join us for a series of events on 4.29.2025 in Sagebrush Hall 100 refreshments will be served.
Email clk@csun.edu for more information.
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Fall 2025 Events coming soon!
In the meantime, check out our past events!
Contact
For more information, please contact: Dr. Lisa Chaudhari, HERE Center Co-Director,听lisa.chaudhari@csun.edu.
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Project Outcome
Chaudhari L. Flores-Marcial X, Zappia N, Tyutina S, Lin J, Archer D, Martinez J, Antonio A, Garzon J, Lopez-Florez J, Saetermoe C. Local ecological knowledge: a new evidence base for health research.听HPHR. 2023;57.10.54111/0001/EEE1