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Pasadena council approves Outwardbound Adventures proposal to repurpose Hahaunga site as 'Creek' education center
Summary
After public testimony supporting adaptive reuse, Pasadena’s council unanimously approved staff recommendations to negotiate with Outwardbound Adventures to convert a 30-acre former Forest Service compound into a climate-resilient environmental education center called 'Creek.'
The Pasadena City Council voted unanimously June 22 to approve staff recommendations allowing the city to enter negotiations with Outwardbound Adventures to develop a 30-acre former Forest Service compound at Hahaunga into an environmental education and climate-resilience center known as 'Creek.' The vote followed sustained public comment from community groups and project partners advocating for youth programs, environmental justice aims and community partnerships.
The proposal drew multiple speakers during the public-comment portion of the meeting, including representatives from Outwardbound Adventures and allied nonprofits. Brandon Fuller, program manager at Outwardbound Adventures, described the project as an opportunity to transform a neglected site into climate-resilient environmental education, connecting youth from communities hard-hit by recent wildfires. Project advocates listed partners including the Trust for Public Land, Los Angeles Zoo and Pasadena City College.
Council members praised the community-led nature of the effort and noted the proposal has been vetted through an RFP process. Council member comments emphasized partnership, fundraising by local nonprofits rather than large city subsidies, and a sense of urgency to enter negotiations and finalize terms.
Outcome: Council moved to approve the staff recommendation and authorized negotiations; the motion passed on a unanimous roll call vote.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with negotiations with Outwardbound Adventures and return to council with negotiation outcomes, details of any proposed agreements and implementation plans for site remediation and programming.
