Photo courtesy of RCDSMM
By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief
Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains is seeking volunteers for upcoming tree care events, including on Saturday, July 19.
“We’re officially welcoming oak care volunteers back to Trippet Ranch in Topanga State Park,” read an email about the event. “Join us Saturday, July 19, as we care for the over 400 previously planted coast live oaks throughout Trippet Ranch.”
Those who volunteer will “water and care” for the trees, as well as weed, helping “heal the Santa Monica Mountains through reforestation.” They will potentially be planting new acorns to replace trees that may have died, according to RCDSMM.
“Volunteers will also collect meaningful data to aid in an ongoing reforestation project the RCDSMM has been conducting since 2018,” read the description. “Please wear clothes you are willing to get dirty in as well as durable shoes. Be sure to bring a sun hat, layers and drinking water.”
Volunteers will be asked to hike .5 to two miles to access the planting sites: “The terrain is steep at times, uneven and may require off-trail trekking.”
The event will take place between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. The group will meet at Trippet Ranch, located at 20829 Entrada Road in Topanga. Volunteers are asked to RSVP.
“We look forward to your help in our efforts to reforest the wildlands of the Santa Monica Mountains,” RCDSMM concluded.
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