Opportunity Details
Restore Native Habitat with the National Park Service!
Restore Native Habitat with the National Forest Service is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
L.A. Works is teaming up with the National Park Service and Santa Monica Mountains Foundation to host a morning of habitat restoration in the Newbury Park area. Join us for a beautiful morning of planting to promote wildlife resilience!
Who:
The National Park Service preserves the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
As a fundraising and educational arm of NPS, the Santa Monica Mountains Foundation works to protect and encourage appreciation and understanding of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Why:
Your volunteer efforts contribute to the ongoing Rewilding California Project, which aims to plant 100,000 native plants in 5 key wildfire-affected areas. At this event, we will be making important progress towards this goal by planting 2,500 native California plants, ensuring that the distinctly Californian flora and fauna of the Santa Monica Mountains are resilient to climate change and preserved for generations to come. Habitat restoration of this kind contributes to wildfire mitigation because native grasses, trees, and shrubs are more fire-resistant than the burn-prone invasive grasses that have proliferated in these areas following wildfires in the last five years.
What's Expected:
Volunteers will spend a beautiful morning in the Santa Monica Mountains planting native oak trees and willows. Volunteers will be trained in planting techniques and will have the chance to learn about the natural history and future of the ecosystems of the Santa Monica Mountains.
Time/shift commitment: 9:30 am- 10:00 am: Registration; 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Tree Planting; 12:00 pm - 1 pm: Interpretive hike
Physical demands: Ability to kneel for extended periods for digging and planting.
Dress code: We recommend that volunteers wear outdoor/garden-appropriate clothing, including sunglasses, long, loose pants, and sturdy, close-toed walking shoes with long, thick socks. Other supplies such as gloves and shovels will be provided.
Training procedure: All volunteers will check in upon arrival and will listen to a brief safety talk before beginning activities. If you need assistance with language interpretation, please inform the Opportunity Coordinator below.
Have Questions or Need Accomodation?
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Please note, that this opportunity is managed by our Climate Action Program. To sign up, please select the sign-up button below. By registering for this opportunity, you are agreeing to stay connected with future Climate Action events through California Volunteers and the Climate Action Corps. If you do not consent, please email steven.mendoza@laworks.com to opt-out.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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