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Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

www.pvplc.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit, Citizen Group

Mission:
The PVPLC preserves land and restores habitat for the education and enjoyment of all.

Contact:
Andrea Vona, Executive Director
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
916 Silver Spur Road, Suite 207
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Phone: (310) 541-7613
Fax: (310) 541-7623
info@pvplc.org

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3427
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
Los Angeles

Activities:
Research, Education, Restoration, Resource Management

Topic:
Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Endangered Species

Educational Resources:
Guided Walks, Publications, Exhibits/Displays, Multimedia

Education Programs:

  • Monthly nature walks: Guided walks on trails and preserves on or near Palos Verdes Peninsula with expert commentary on flora and fauna, geology, and history.
  • Grammar school program: Third grade students in PVP, San Pedro, and Lomita participate in a PVPLC naturalist series of four lessons on local plants, insects, birds, reptiles, and mammals, indigenous to native habitats, followed by a guided walk with parent volunteers to local open space.
  • Habitat restoration and plant propagation: Volunteers and staff remove foreign plants and replant with native species, PVPLC conducts a nursery for indigenous plants, volunteers assist.

Target Audiences:
K-6th Grades, General Public

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers, Students/Interns:
Public School teachers are trained to work with PVPLC naturalists in school program. Volunteers are trained to be walk leaders and students and adults are welcome in assisting on-going efforts to restore habitat.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
Volunteers assist in nature walks when trained, in plant propagation and habitat restoration under expert guidance as well as in 3rd grade walk program.
Volunteers are also utilized from time to time in office work, assisting with mailings and special projects.
Expert assistance in graphic design, photography, writing, and art as well as all aspects of fundraising is welcome.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Strong interest in preserving open space, natural habitat, knowledge of flora, fauna, geology, conservation, and related most welcome but will train.
  Commitment Required:
Varies
  Application/Training:
Mail, fax, with area of interest, qualifications and experience. Volunteer days are held monthly for stewardship volunteers, also training for walk leaders and assistants
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Mary Lopes, Volunteer Coordinator
310-541-7613 ext. 206
info@pvplc.org


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