Santa Monica Mountains Fund
SAMO Fund works to protect and encourage appreciation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. We partner with the National Park Service to further education, science, and research; improve facilities and trails; engage the community and youth in education; and lead efforts to steward the natural and cultural resources.
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PLAY ·2023 Grants ChallengeSeeds of Change: Empowering At-Risk Youth in Restoring Wildlife Habitat
At-risk youth will sign up for a paid work shifts based at the Liberty Canyon Crossing Plant Nursery in Los Angeles County. Provided with transportation and working on Saturdays with experienced leaders and nursery staff, they will learn about the native plants needed on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101. They will work with staff to learn to grow these plants from seed, collected and processed by these youth in the park, and could eventually be part of the team to plant out The Crossing upon completion.
- PLAY ·2023 Grants Challenge
Every Kid Outdoors: Nature Education for All
Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) is a transformative initiative that seeks to ignite a lifelong love for nature in Title 1, grade 4 students from underprivileged communities in Los Angeles County. Through a blend of virtual and in-person experiences, EKO kindles a sense of wonder, nurture environmental stewardship, and cultivates a deep connection to the natural world. By providing equitable access to parks and fostering a supportive learning environment, EKO empowers these young minds to explore and develop a profound sense of belonging in nature.