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Mountains Restoration Trust

www.mountainstrust.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
Working in partnership with the community to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources of the Santa Monica Mountains for the benefit of the environment and for present and future generations through: land acquisition and conservation easements; habitat preservation and restoration; and research and education.

Contact:
Jo Kitz
Mountains Restoration Trust
3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone: (818) 591-1701
Fax: (818) 591-1709
mrtrust@mountainstrust.org

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
Los Angeles, Ventura

Activities:
Education, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration, Water Monitoring, Resource Management, Land Acquisition, Conservation Easements, Transfer of Development Credits

Topic:
Cultural History, Endangered Species, Habitat Restoration, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Newsletter, Website

Education Programs:
Youth Naturalist Program – for children 8-12 becoming familiar with natural history
Public walks

Target Audiences:
4th-6th Grades, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

In-Service Training:
Docents/Volunteers:
The Cold Creek Docents of Mountains Restoration Trust meet for six Mondays in September and October for training in teaching “Chaparral plant ecology and animal communities” and “Early Chumash and Tongva Cultures,” topics of their environmental education programs for students in K-12 held at the UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve and the Mountains Restoration Trust Cold Creek Preserve. The curricula comply with the state education code.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
A. Native Plant Restoration Days
B. Youth Naturalist Program and Discovery Nature Camp
C. Office work of Mountains Restoration Trust at Headwaters Corner in Calabasas
  Description:
A. Volunteers are asked to plant, water and weed the areas selected for native plant restoration in the areas five areas Mountains Restoration Trust owns/manages in the Santa Monica Mountains.
B. Volunteers are asked to assist with the Youth Naturalist Program and the summer Discovery Nature Camp for children 8-12 years old.
C. Volunteers will do light office work, update computer files, prepare bulk mailings, assist on MRT programs.
  When Needed:
Volunteers are needed throughout the year for all programs.
  Qualifications:
A. Restoration volunteers: willingness; no special training required.
B. YNP: Knowledgeable in natural history; enjoy working with children.
C. Office: computer literate
  Commitment Required:
No commitment is required although the programs and projects are usually scheduled for a 3-hour period.
  Application/Training:
Call the office prior to the project day; no training required.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
A. Jo Kitz, (818) 591-1701 x203; jkitz@mountainstrust.org
B. Debra Bruschaber, (818) 591-1701 x205; dbruschaber@mountainstrust.org
C. Susan Haugland, (818) 591-1701 x181 shaugland@mountainstrust.org


Internship Opportunities
Other internship job descriptions are available. If an internship is needed, MRT will work with the applicant to develop a program that will benefit both the applicant and MRT.

  Program:
Public relations/outreach
  Description:
Prepare and submit articles, pictures, announcements of events, milestones, etc., to local newspapers, homeowner association newsletters and to elected officials. Manage MRT’s press records.
  When Needed:
Interns are needed year round
  Qualifications:
Computer competent; command of standard English language.
  Application:
Call or email the office.
  Number of Interns:
1
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
Yes, if criteria is provided and met.



 

Program:
Vegetation technician

  Description:
The intern(s) would compile data; monitor restoration projects; prepare reports; and lead field crews in invasive plant eradication. The intern(s) may also coordinate a volunteer program for native plant restoration and invasive plant eradication.
  When Needed:
Interns are needed year round
  Qualifications:
A botanical background for ability to identify plant species of Santa Monica Mountains. Willingness to work outdoors.
  Application:
Call or email the office.
  Number of Interns:
2
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
Yes, if criteria is provided and met.


Service Fee:
$15/child for Youth Naturalist Program.
No charge for public walks.

Parking Availability:
Parking lot at Headwaters Corner in Calabasas

Disabled Access:
The programs at Headwaters Corner are accessible.



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