Pull, Protect, Plant: Franklin Canyon

Volunteer to learn about conservation and plant life of park hills that have a history steeped in the forces that created the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles—oil and water.

Why: Efforts will support the upkeep of a canyon park location in the popular Beverly Hills area that supports expansive picnic grounds, over five miles of hiking trails and serves as a home for birds in the Pacific flyaway. 

Who: The MRCA is dedicated to the preservation and management of local open space and parkland, wildlife habitat, coastal access, watershed lands, and trails in both wilderness and urban settings, and to ensuring access to public parkland and coastal resources. The MRCA works in cooperation with the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and other local government partners to acquire parkland, participate in vital planning processes, work towards wildfire resilience, connect wildlife habitat, and complete major park improvement projects.

• Clean up
• Weeding
• Planting
• Be prepared to get your hands dirty!

• Volunteers will help us with maintenance and restoration projects for about 3 hours.
• Physical demands:
  • Ability to be in the sun and perform light physical activity for several hours. Bending, lifting, pulling, digging with tools.
• Age Requirements:
  • Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
  • Tasks are best suited for people who are 10 years of age or older.
• Safety Protocol:
  • Please bring plenty of drinking water for yourself as well as ample sun protection. We will provide light snacks and water.
  • All Volunteers will receive safety training and garden tools (ex. gloves, hand-tools, etc.) to complete projects.
• Dress code: Please wear long pants and covered shoes.
• Note: We will provide additional driving instructions to the exact location closer to the date.

Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.  

This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, 

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety  

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