Saturday Planting @ RSV Native Seed Farm

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Santa Monica Mountains Fund

Join us at our Rancho Sierra Vista native seed farm for a day of planting and learning about conservation efforts in our community.

Potrero Rd and Erinlea Avenue Newbury Park, CA 91361

Native Seed Farm Volunteer Events

Cultivating native plants is essential, especially with the challenge of extreme wildfires and severe climate events. The farm aims to provide the seed inventory for any essential restoration.  Join us for an enlightening and educational volunteer event!

Volunteer with us for a fun and safe morning of planting at our native seed farm!Our long-term goal for this project has been to establish a native seed farm, giving us the ability to collect the seed for future restoration and conservation projects, particularly in areas prone to disturbances such as wildfire and climate change. This activity is appropriate for ages 5 and up. This event will run from 9 am to 12 am. Come prepared:Please bring water, sunscreen, and a sun hat. Wearing hiking attire, closed-toe shoes, pants, and long-sleeved shirts are recommended. Gloves, tools, and water refill stations will be provided. Directions:GPS Coordinates for Gate (near Potrero and Erinlea Ave): (34.15635528725505, -118.95471217938285). <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/yb7ty1jE3FbhQSr3A" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/yb7ty1jE3FbhQSr3A" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Use this Google map link</a> or copy and paste the coordinates above for the gate. You will see staff and signage, and we will take a short 5-minute walk to the farm site.Park on the dirt road near the gate north of Wendy Trailhead. The nearest cross street is Portero Rd and Erinlea Ave, Newbury Park, CA, 91320. From the Wendy Trailhead, drive North on Potrero Rd for 0.25 miles. The gate will be on the left. Call or text 310-745-7637 if you are lost. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME. WE HOPE NOT TO HAVE OUR LIMITED STAFF WAITING TOO LONG FOR LATE ARRIVALS!Please email any questions to: benjamin_vizcarra-barton@partner.nps.gov or ngocthu_tat@partner.nps.gov

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Saturday Planting @ RSV Native Seed Farm

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