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MRT is a land trust in the Santa Monica Mountains. We are continually working with our partners and the local community to expand our nature preserves in order to protect the unique biodiversity of the Santa Monica Mountains. MRT is committed to restoring degraded lands for future generations of wildlife, plants and people.
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Flora & Fire Program: Don’t Fuel a Wildfire–Plant Native!
“Typically it’s not the trees and vegetation igniting homes, it’s the other way around.” Richard Halsey, director of the California Chaparral Institute and author of the book, “Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California”$0.00 donated -
Cold Creek Docents
Being a docent-naturalist can be a deeply rewarding experience. You have the opportunity show kids things they’ve never seen before!$0.00 donated -
Working with the Community: Commemorative Oaks at Malibu Creek State Park
Partnering with California State Parks and leveraging volunteer efforts in the community, Commemorative Oaks is the successful restoration of oak woodlands in Malibu Creek State Park. Since 1992, MRT planted over 2,000 oak trees and native grasses, helping Malibu Creek State Park return to its native glory.$0.00 donated -
Habitat Restoration of Dry Canyon Creek
Dry Canyon Creek is a crucial link between the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in the Santa Monica Mountains. In 2006, MRT began a project to restore and improve the natural wetland and riparian habitat (the stream corridor and vegetation) along the banks of Dry Canyon Creek, a year-round headwater of the Los Angeles River.$10.00 donated -
La Sierra Preserve Restoration
La Sierra is a prime wildlife habitat, biologically diverse, and rich in willow riparian habitat, oak woodland, mixed riparian woodland, coastal sage scrub, wetlands, grassland, and chaparral. La Sierra provides habitat linkages to springs, seeps, and wetland areas that are critical to wildlife in the Malibu Creek watershed.$0.00 donated -
Invasive Aquatic Species in the Malibu Creek Watershed
MRT has been working to restore the Malibu Creek Watershed by removing invasive aquatic species, such as the Red Swamp Crayfish since early 2010. The Malibu Creek Watershed is the second largest watershed draining to the Santa Monica Bay and lies within 20 miles of three million people.$0.00 donated
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Upcoming events
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Rattlesnake Aversion Training
While there is no solid database to confirm it, veterinarians across Southern California report that dogs are 20% more likely… -
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Rattlesnake Aversion Training
While there is no solid database to confirm it, veterinarians across Southern California report that dogs are 20% more likely… -
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Calabasas Blue Habitat Restoration
Come join Mountains Restoration Trust for a morning outdoors at Juan Bautista de Anza Park! We’re working to restore the native grasslands…
Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs
MRT’s annual Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Clinic for dogs now has 2018 dates on the calendar!
Keep your four-legged friends safe when you hike, camp,and day trip. In order to take part in the class, your pup must be at least 6 months old.
You can register your dog here .
You’re welcome to register as many dogs as you would like! Each dog’s registration fee is $80.
Native Plants Sale!
Native trees, perennials, & grasses perfect for firescaping or xeriscaping your garden, property, or home in the Santa Monica Mountains.
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