Santa Monica Mt Fund
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The Santa Monica Mountains Fund protects mountains and wildlife by sponsoring scientific research and opportunities to get involved and connect with nature.
Thousand Oaks, CA
Joined September 2014
These beautiful photos came from a person who visited a milkweed giveaway 2 years ago to let us know how much our baby seedlings have grown🌱. Tag @SAMOFund to share your success story too! . #SAMOFund #nativegarden #santamonicamountains
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We're thrilled when community members surprise us with self-initiated fundraisers! Join Omar Mulla of OM Fitness for hikes to support the Santa Monica Mountains. Next hike: August 3rd. Register:
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Explore the night sky with Rangers under the stars at the Park After Dark Festival! Enjoy family activities and a peek at our Milky Way Galaxy through telescopes 🪐💫. (Photo Credit: Mike Shaw, Steven Friedman).#stargazing #santamonicamountains #samofund
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Marriage is hard. but helping us plant 🌱is easy! . Find Milkweed giveaways in pop-up spots around LA and Ventura County, or grab some by volunteering at one of our native plant nursery opportunities. #samofund #nativeplants #santamonicamountains
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Happy Snake Week🐍 It's like shark week, only more accessible. This lovely creature graced our path to tell us in person.#snakeweek #snakesarecool #samofund
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Feeling down about your impact? You’re not alone! Volunteer and connect with your community with SAMO Fund, and check out for tips on fighting the fight one person at a time
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Ready for a unique outdoor viewing experience? Watch "The Freshman" with original scores composed spontaneously by: Michael D. Mortilla. In the Visitor Center courtyard of King Gillette Ranch July 20th. Enjoy free parking, and feel free to bring a picnic and a flashlight.
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Kids bring the Wallace Annenberg Wildlife Crossing to life in the SAMO Fund Coloring book. We're all excited watching each step bring us closer to completion. #wildlifecrossing #samofund
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Trail team out making sure the shrubs don't whip you in the face when you walk. Now, isn't that better?
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Since Channel Islands doesn't have a full team, SAMO sends Restoration Team members to help support restoration work on there with the California Institute of Environmental Studies. Together, we support nursery infrastructure, seed inventory, seed germination and up-potting.
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Thank you all for joining together with us and the community to celebrate the launch of #TrailsForever! We will continue to protect the precious trails of the parks we all love for, well. forever~. Photo credit @exposingjoyphotography on instagram
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How many of these native plants can you name?🤔🌿. #santamonicamountains #nativeplants #naturelovers #samofund
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👏👏👏 to the dedicated group of 30 volunteers who joined NPS and SAMO Fund to donate their time and efforts to cleaning up and maintaining the trails on National Trails Day! . @trailworksmmtc #trailsforever #volunteersrock #santamonicamountains #samofund #nps
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SAMO Fund and Angeles State parks have changed their relationship status!. We're proud to announce our formal partnership with #CAStateParks. 🤝to learn about our work with State and National Parks, visit Photo credit: Jerry Cowart; El Matador State Beach
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Run for the Ranch 2025 is almost here. Join the run and sweat for a cause! . At the iconic Paramount Ranch June 18, 25 & July 2. Sign up: #samofund #hikers #race #paramountranch #trailrace #trailrun #running
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@acornnewspaper This bridge sits on national park land—a reminder that public lands belong to all of us. Projects like this make sure everyone can reach, enjoy, and feel welcome in the Santa Monica Mountains. 📷#PublicLands #NPS #CheeseboroBridge.
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@acornnewspaper We’re honored to welcome the National Park Superintendent, local elected officials, and leaders from the @nationalparkfoundation, @fundforpeopleinparks, and @hiltonfoundation —all here to celebrate this major step for public access.
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📷 Ribbon cutting today! Join us from 10–11AM at 5792 Chesebro Road, Agoura Hills to celebrate the opening of the new Cheeseboro Bridge—connecting our community to trails, nature, and public lands. 📷#SAMOFund #AccessForAll #SantaMonicaMountains @acornnewspaper.
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📢 Shout-out to our partners @montecitobank @uclahealth @stellaandchewys @CRPrint and wine sponsor @WINC for supporting our #TrailsForever launch on June 7! . Tickets available: . #santamonicamountains #samofund
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Congratulations to all our freshly sworn-in B.A.R.K. Rangers! 🐾 Wear your new badges proudly. #barkrangers #samofund
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