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BTN is a Non Profit Public Charity under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to BTN are tax deductible under section 170 of the IR code as of February 13 2007.. We are now qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the IR Code.
Back to Natives is seeking the donation of a high clearance four wheel drive vehicle to enable us to perform the Post-Fire Recovery Weed Survey and Assessment for the areas affected by the Santiago and Pomacha Fires in the Cleveland National Forest. We are currently renting a Toyota RAV4 for the survey, and although we would prefer to drive a donated vehicle, donations of cash to help pay for the rental are also appreciated! Donations to Back to Natives, a 501 (c) (3) Non Profit Public Charity are tax deductable! For more information please contact us at restoration(at)backtonatives.org
BTN staff enroute to the Poomacha fire area.
Post-Fire Recovery Projects for the USFS Cleveland National Forest:visit www.backtonatives.org\usfs.htm
Membership Drive!!
Become a member today for only $30.00. Your membership will go directly towards BTN's ability to provide Environmental Education to schools, Scouts and the community; continue to provide FREE public hikes at local open spaces and natural areas; continue to perform habitat restoration projects like the Oak Restoration site at Caspers Wilderness Park and the Coastal Sage Scrub Restoration site at Mason Regional Park; continue to provide FREE volunteer training programs such as the USFS Back to Natives Restoration Volunteer Training Program; and contine providing public services that help prevent future catastrophic events such as the Post Fire Recovery Weed Surveys and Assessments for the Santiago Fire and Poomacha Fire Areas. Your single annual membership of only $30.00 adds up to a sizable amount when combined with everyone else's membership. If everyone on our email list that is not currently a member were to join BTN right now, that would add an additional $60,000 a year to our funding budget!!! Back to Natives Restoration 'Saving Habitat One Person at a Time'
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Job Opportunity!:Part Time Naturalist
Position: Part-time Naturalist
Hours: Part-time, up to 20 hours per week with varied schedules and dates
Pay Rate: $12.00 – 16.00/hour (based on experience)
Apply by: email, fax or mail
For more informaton see our employment page: www.backtonatives.org/employment.htm
REI Supporting Back to Natives Restoration!
For every purchase made through a link to REI,com on this website, Back to Natives will recieve 8% of the total, helping to fund projects and programs. Visit REI now and help support BTN!
USFS and Back to Natives Restoration Volunteer Training Program
Please visit these links for more information and the registration form to fill out and return:
United States Forest Service Collaboration Page
Restoration Volunteer Flyer Training Program Registration Form.
Next season's Orientation Training Session will be held September 27th from 9AM-2PM at the Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy and Caspers Wilderness Park. Please RSVP with the above forms to attend. Remember, you need at least 6 training sessions and the satisfactory completion of the Final to qualify for Certification by the USFS and Back to Natives.
Santiago Fire Weed Survey and AssessmentBack to Natives will be performing a Post-Fire Recovery Weed Survey and Assessment for the area affected by the Santiago Fire in the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. to this end we are recruiting volunteer botanists and biologist for our Survey Teams. We are also seeking donations and contributions to help fund this sorely under-funded project. We are in need of equipment such as Four Wheel drive vehicles, siting scopes, Rite in the Rain material, GPS, GIS software and other material. For more information please contact us at restoration(at)backtonatives.org |
Habitat Restoration Consulting .Let Back to Natives assist your organization with habitat restoration with research and development of an historically accurate and location appropriate species list. BTN provides full research on locale specific species research and onsite survey and monitoring. Planting and seeding procedures will be finely documented. Remember, restoration is only successful when the community is involved and volunteerism is encouraged. |
Native Plant Propagation Program Back to Natives Restoration is dedicated to the appreciation and use of locally native plant species in every aspect of our lives. There is a great need for the understanding and proper training in the use of native plant species. People visiting a nursery to purchase plants are usually not there for a specific species. instead they are looking for what looks healthy, green and has flowers. Propagating natives for the public is one necessary step towards shifting the mindset from water hungry plants.
Why hybrids are bad:"Hybridization is a major cause of extinction worldwide because of translocations of organisms and habitat modifications by humans. Understanding the processes of hybridization and the different types of hybrids that are produced is important for developing effective conservation policies to deal with hybridization." The problems with hybrids: setting conservation guidelines |
USFS and Back to Natives Restoration Volunteer Restoraiton Training ProgramThe United States Forest Service & Back to NativesRESTORATION is presenting a Volunteer Restoration Training Program on 9 Saturdays in 2007 & 2008. Ecological restoration is a means of sustaining the diversity of life on Earth and reestablishing healthy ecosystems. This program is for those interested in the restoration and conservation of Orange County wildlands. Successful habitat restoration ensures that native species are protected while non-native species are removed efficiently, and with minimal human impact to the site. This program will acquaint participants with non-chemical, low impact weed removal methods. For more information or to RSVP call 949-509-4787 or restoration(at)backtonatives.org This training is free. This Season dates include: March 8, April 12, May 10, & June 14 Now Enrolling for the 2008-2009 Training Year! "If you don't know it, don't pull it " |
Pomacha Fire Weed Survey and AssessmentBack to Natives will be performing a Post-Fire Recovery Weed Survey and Assessment for the area affected by the Pomacha Fire in the Palomar Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. to this end we are recruiting volunteer botanists and biologist for our Survey Teams. We are also seeking donations and contributions to help fund this sorely under-funded project. We are in need of equipment such as Four Wheel drive vehicles, siting scopes, Rite in the Rain material, GPS, GIS software and other material. For more information please contact us at restoration(at)backtonatives.org |
Native Plant Garden Consulting Water conservation and costs of garden maintenance are turning most people sour towards lawn and gardens. Let Back to Natives examine your yard and area to give you the tools and information necessary for a more successful landscape. BTN will visit your site and give you tips and information on how you can turn a water hungry lawn and traditional non-native landscape into a water saving, money saving beautiful native garden. Gardening should be enjoyable not a punishing labor, BTN will show you how to make it fun again while providing habitat for birds and butterflies!. Learn more about xeros-scaping or xeriscaping! |
