Santa Monica Mountains FundOfficial Partner to the National Park Service
Santa Monica Mountains (SAMO) Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that funds habitat restoration, hiking trail improvement, educational programs, and wildlife conservation in the Santa Monica Mountains - our Nationâs largest urban national park, located in the greater Los Angeles area of Southern California. SAMO Fund works to encourage appreciation and understanding of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area by supporting its National Park Service programs
We ARE WIth you!
Amid the intense wildfires affecting the place we all call home; Santa Monica Mountains Fund wants to extend a full-hearted thank you. Thank you to all the firefighters, 1st responders, and volunteers who have put their lives on hold to serve our community. Thank you to every single supporter who is reaching out looking for any way to lend a hand. Although we are still determining the proper next steps, we can assure you that every member of SAMO Fund is eager to take action in supporting our community and protecting wildlife.
As of right now, we are still discovering the full extent of the fires impact in the Santa Monica Mountains. If you are looking for a way to urgently get involved in our wildfire resiliency and restoration efforts, join us along with NPS this Saturday to plant native vegetation in Rancho Sierra Vista. We will continue to keep you updated on our wildfire resiliency efforts as we respond to the situation with full force but would like to take a moment to remind everyone that healing and regrowth is not a linear path. Wildlife will require extra patience and care to gain strength, and as will you.
You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and despite the current circumstances, we urge you to find time to allow yourself to heal. We need you; your community needs you, and we are here for you. For resources, volunteer opportunities, and more please stay up to date with our social media posts.
We have no doubt that this community will grow stronger and more resilient as we face the impacts of the fires together.
As We Figure it Out, Please Volunteer!
Concert to Support Fire Recovery Work in Our Mountains
tickets now on sale for this special, solo, concert!
Back by popular demand-ADAM EZRA
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music with the Adam Ezra Group, all in support of wildfire resiliency in the Santa Monica Mountains. This special concert combines great music with a great causeâprotecting the lands we love. Wildfires are one of the biggest challenges facing the Santa Monica Mountains, threatening wildlife, habitats, and nearby communities. With your support, weâre restoring native plants, maintaining fire breaks, and preparing people for wildfire emergencies to help safeguard this incredible place for the future. This is more than just a concert; itâs a chance to come together under the stars, heal our hearts, enjoy amazing music, and make a real difference for the mountains. Letâs protect the Santa Monica Mountainsâtogether. See you there!
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WHY DONATE TO OUR PARKS?
National Parks are one of Americaâs âBest Ideasâ, but unfortunately decreases in Federal Funding have left the National Park Service chronically underfunded for the past decade or so, despite their increase in visitor numbers. Almost $12 billion are needed for infrastructure repairs, maintenance and protection of our parks and their iconic and unique vistas, outdoor spaces and natural and historic wonders. (NPCA)
While the Biden administration is investing in modernizing National Parks and responding to conservation needs and climate change programs, there is a need for further investment (NPS). Consequently, many of the large, iconic national parks across the country have entered into partnerships with Non-Profit Organizations, such as SAMO Fund to help towards their annual funding goals.
The Santa Monica Mountains Fund works to encourage appreciation and understanding of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area by supporting its National Park Service programs
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) encompasses homelands of indigenous people commonly referred to as the Chumash people (in the Western SMMNRA) and the Tongva people (in the Eastern end of the SMMNRA).
Paramount Project
Paramount Ranch is a historic movie backlot situated within the boundaries of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
In 2018, the Woolsey fire destroyed most of the ranch. SAMO Fund is working with the National Park Service to restore this unique, historic ranch.
Mountain Lions
The small population of mountain lions in and around the Santa Monica Mountains are under threat. Nearly all our mountain lions tested are shown to be contaminated with anti-coagulant rodenticide and they face problems as they move around our area.
Native Plant Nursery
In 2019, Metabolic Studio awarded SAMO Fund a grant to support the revitalization of the NPS Native Plant Nursery at Rancho Sierra Vista.
