When the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena’s wildlands, Kristen Ochoa lost more than trails—she lost her sanctuary. Through her work with the Chaney Trail Corridor Project, she documents the land’s astonishing recovery and the wildlife’s return, reminding us that nature doesn’t just endure—it heals. In this poetic and powerful talk, Kristen shows how resilience is written in every seed, every paw print, and every sunrise over a regrowing mountain. Kristen Ochoa is a physician, a UCLA associate professor, and the founder of the Chaney Trail Corridor Project. She leads community- and science-driven efforts to monitor wildlife recovery and protect land in the Altadena foothills, especially after the Eaton Fire. Through trail cameras, ecological partnerships, and public engagement, Kristen and the Chaney Trail team are building data to support local conservation and resilience. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx