Category: Faculty, General

UCLA Linguistics Professor Pamela Munro Shares Tongva Plant Names on a Coldwater Canyon Hike

Published: October 3, 2025

Professor Pamela Munro was recently featured in LAist for her work helping Angelenos connect with the Tongva language through local plants.

The article highlights a guided hike at Coldwater Canyon Park, where participants learn the Tongva names for plants they encounter along the trail. Professor Munro has been instrumental in documenting and sharing Tongva vocabulary, deepening awareness of Indigenous language and culture in Los Angeles.

Read the full story on LAist.