On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the West Hills Neighborhood Council (WHNC) organized a large‑scale cleanup at the Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center, hauling away 60 thirty‑gallon trash bags of leaves and cutting and stacking about 100 palm fronds. Volunteers and WHNC board members worked side‑by‑side to clear the ravines and overgrown areas, making the site ready for the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks to finish the cleanup.

60 Thirty‑Gallon Bags of Debris Removed from Orcutt Ranch

According to the WHNC report,the cleanup crew collected sixty thirty‑gallon trash bags filled with accumulated leaves from the horticulture center’s ravines. The removal of this bulk of debris was coordinated so that the Department of Recreation and Parks could efficiently finish the job, restoring the natural beauty of the site.

100 Palm Fronds Cut and Stacked by Community Volunteers

The volunteer effort also involved cutting and stacking roughly one hundred large palm fronds. This work, led by WHNC board members Glenn Jennings,Brenda Citrom, Melissa Findling, and Penny Newmark, was essential to clearing the overgrown terrain and improving pedestrian safety.

West Valley Garden Club Keeps Rose Gardens Pristine

While the cleanup crew tackled the heavy lifting, the West Valley Garden Club focused on the rose gardens, ensuring that the floral displays remained a point of pride for the community . Their meticulous tending helped maintain the aesthetic quality of the horticulture center.

Brad Vanderhoof’s Vision for a Culture of Care

Brad Vanderhoof, WHNC Board Secretary, Beautification Chair, and Communications and Outreach Co‑chair, emphasized that the beautification committee’s mission is to collaborate with local stakeholders to improve the area’s appearance. He noted that the goal is not simply to clean a park, but to cultivate a culture of care that inspires neighbors to volunteeer.

Unclear How Funding Was Allocated for the Cleanup

The WHNC’s annual budget allows it to fund local projects, but the article does not specify how much money was spent on this particular cleanup. It also leaves unanswered whether the City of Los Angeles will match or supplement the council’s efforts in future maintenance.