Save the Peak - The Save Hollywoodland Organization

The preservation of our natural resources and wildlife has slowly been a growing concern for the past few generations, myself included. Today, there is a new topic of preservation that has struck Los Angeles. The world-famous Hollywood sign, and the beautiful Cahuenga Peak it perches atop of, is now in danger of losing it's luster.

The sign is at risk of being surrounded by a housing development funded by the current owners, a Chicago-based development company. The Public Land Trust has raised one million dollars to buy out the sign, and cover it up with 'Save the Peak', in order to help raise awareness. They must raise 12.5 million by April 14th, in order to purchase the land, and deed it over to the city, where it will become a part of Griffith Park.

The awareness of something to this nature is so important to me. With our planet's exponentially growing population, it's tough to find land that isn't already taken up by tract homes, or strip malls, especially for Angelenos. It is up to us to preserve our historical landmarks and natural resources. Big business and money grubbers are often who we point the finger at when it comes to the commercialization of America, and thus the resulting loss in history and preservation of Earth's natural ecosystems.

In Elementary school, we are taught and fascinated by the nature of organic materials and different types of ecosystems. As adults, we tend to get so wrapped up in succeeding at work, getting the bills paid, and making sure our children are provided for; that we literally forget to stop and smell the roses. We are so concerned with our world, that we forget about what is happening in the natural world around us. Maybe it's a wild gesture of activism, but these are things I think about when precious historical landmarks are threatened.

This especially happens in urban cities such as Los Angeles. If you think about it, our country is very young when it is compared to the rest of the world. When you visit an American city, it isn't like visiting someplace else like Europe, where every single building has some sort of historical significance. The few historical parks and landmarks we have must be protected and looked after with the same care and love we give towards our planet as a whole. Our history is what brought us here to where we are today.

We all have been through our parents' or grandparents' old neighborhoods, and told stories of when a new building used to be a school they once attended, or that they "remember when" something happened in a place that is no longer there. We don't have to do that with all of the precious landmarks in our lives, with our children. We teach our children that their vote counts at an early age, and the same goes for being involved in causes that they believe in.

Every little bit of effort counts towards a large common goal among a group of people. Which is why I ask you today to help spread the word about the Save Hollywoodland Organization (http://savehollywoodland.org/)

Blog about it, become a fan of the cause on Facebook, or most importantly, make a donation, to help preserve this precious piece of history.

xo
Ashley