Altadena Heritage | Advocacy and Preservation

Altadena Heritage is dedicated to helping our community rebuild after devastating fires, focusing on fire-resilient designs and preserving the unique architectural character of our area. We aim to ensure everyone has the opportunity to rebuild and will host workshops, talks, and community events to support this effort. Join us in coming together to assist our neighbors and restore the community we cherish.

Altadena Libraries

LA Fires – Connected Wellness Critical Programs to help get our neighbors back on their feet.

Wildfire Prepared Home

The Wildfire Prepared Home designation program enables homeowners to take preventative measures for their home and yard to protect against wildfire

Fire Adapted Communities

People learning and working together are the foundation of fire adaptation. FAC Net invests in people and in place-based efforts to change relationships with fire.

National Firewise USA

Protect your home and neighborhood as well as your family’s safety. The Firewise USA® program is here to help you get started.

About AH

Membership

Owen Brown Gravesite

Altadena Heritage is a nonprofit volunteer-based advocacy organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, and raising awareness of our foothill community’s rich architectural, environmental, and cultural heritage.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2pm to 4 pm
CORE/Hub, 2333 Lake Ave, Suite 2A

Friday, February 27, 2026, 10:30 am
Munger Research Center at the
Huntington Library – Seaver 1-2

Recent Events

Golden Poppy Awards and Garden Party

Altadena Heritage has held garden parties ever since its inception in 1988. In 2004, the Golden Poppy Awards were added to the annual Spring/Summer garden party event. These awards recognize gardens that “present to the street,” enhancing the community for everyone.

Landmark This

Learn how to nominate a historic place for local landmark designation in unincorporated communities of Los Angeles County during the “Landmark THIS!” workshop presented on Saturday, February 4, by the Los Angeles Conservancy in partnership with Altadena Heritage and the County of Los Angeles.

Annual Members’ Meeting and Holiday Celebration

Guests will be entertained by Robert S. Hilton and Breeze Smith, who perform improvisational music on an array of instruments, both conventional and unique. Robert plays creations of his own design, which he builds from repurposed materials, and Breeze is an expressive percussionist who can coax just the right sounds out of almost anything!