Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

preserve | restore | educate | enjoy Reformation Corporation Volunteers We are pleased to share highlights of 2017 and celebrate the many results from the year’s work in land conservation on the peninsula. We are also honored to share four inspiring stories from Nan and Reed Harman, Noel Park, Anita Gash and John and Lynn Taber. These exemplary supporters show how it is possible to transform the dream of protected natural land into reality.

The Conservancy continues to care for natural lands through quality habitat restoration as well as with fun, informative, nature-based outdoor programming. In 2017, Southern ’s rainfall compensated somewhat for eight years of drought. The precipitation was a welcome relief, although the resulting trail erosion and extensive weed growth Preserving land and provided additional challenges.

We were delighted to install new preserve entry signage at Reserve and Alta Vicente, where ongoing restoring habitat for restoration shows great promise for supporting more wildlife. The Conservancy received a generous gift of a Toyota the education and Tundra truck to support the restoration work on the preserves. Thirteen Conservancy volunteers became certified as UC California Naturalists. Conservancy board members and staff attended the Land Trust Alliance conference to gain enjoyment of all. perspective from leaders throughout the nation on building resiliency and projecting needs for the future.

We look forward to recruiting and training more walk leaders and nature center docents in the year ahead. Thank you for your contributions, which will enable us to continue the important work of preserving land and restoring habitat on the Peninsula.

Warm regards,

Cassie Jones Andrea Vona President, Board of Directors 2017 Executive Director

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Stewardshiphighlights

Planted over 20,000 native plants throughout 9 key habitat restoration projects ______

Grew over 42,600 plants in the native plant nursery to support restoration efforts, hosted native plant sales for the community and continued to support the captive rearing program for the butterfly ______Nan and Reed Harman Noel Park Nan and Reed care deeply about protecting open space. The effort to preserve a former military property at Restored over 60 acres throughout Alta Vicente, Concerned about development on the peninsula, they joined the White Point is how Noel Park became involved with the Portuguese Bend, White Point, Land Conservancy’s early campaign to Conservancy in the early 2000s. Admiring the organization’s Chandler, Lunada Canyon, acquire land that ultimately became the Palos Verdes Nature work to preserve and restore parcels of land to their natural Vicente Bluffs and Abalone Preserve to be left forever wild for the enjoyment of all. state, he has become a dedicated volunteer and steadfast Cove as well as the Navy’s supporter of its mission. Fuel Defense Support Point Reflecting on his long history with the Conservancy, Reed in San Pedro said “Hiking in Portuguese Bend, we found we wanted to Noel knows there are few natural, open places to view and ______bring the magnificent view from the Preserve into our home. enjoy California’s native plants and the wildlife they support. ONE rare gray fox in the Over the years we have acquired paintings by talented local “It has been nearly wiped out, except for the Palos Verdes Forrestal Reserve caught on artist Stephen Mirich, a member of the Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve,” Noel said. “These refuges for wildlife in camera through our Wildlife Artist Colony. After exploring the hills together in search of the midst of urban sprawl are very important to me.” Tracking Program the perfect view, we commissioned Stephen to capture this ______Noel would love for the Conservancy to acquire more land sunrise scene and mounted it above our fireplace.” Supervised 32 Citizen Science to add to the Preserve but understands the limited supply volunteers in conducting “We remain passionate about land preservation and try to and high cost of available land. As the Conservancy focuses wildlife tracking and monitoring instill the love of wild terrain in our grandchildren,” Nan said. more on restoration of the Preserve, Noel learned to shift his on the preserves “Once developed, land cannot be reclaimed. This lasting mindset. While restoring land is not as glamorous as saving legacy of land on our peninsula is a gift for future generations.” it, Noel knows it is equally important. “Natural spaces with native vegetation have a positive effect on the psyche and The couple hopes residents, now and in the future, will improve the quality of life for both humans and wildlife.” cherish this treasure and join efforts to preserve more land as new parcels become available. 53

Education highlights

Welcomed 3,374 Los Angeles County school children and 581 parents/teachers through the Third Grade Naturalist Program ______

Volunteer Education Docents reached 36 schools for class- room and field trip lessons, giving children a chance to learn about the Peninsula’s natural history, geology, early inhabitants, native plants and wildlife as well as the Anita Gash John and Lynn Taber importance of protecting nature What is our responsibility to the environment? Anita Gash, After World War II, John Taber, a Navy veteran, came to work ______a longtime Third Grade Naturalist Program docent poses in the booming aerospace industry. Moving to Torrance to Received 12,053 visitors this question to students. She spends four sessions in the be close to work, he took long drives on Sundays in Palos to the George F Canyon and classroom teaching children about the Peninsula’s natural Verdes. One day he saw a real estate office on PV Drive White Point Nature Centers habitats, early people and unique geology. Did you know East and chose to buy land in Rolling Hills Estates. for naturalist-led nature walks, guided bird walks, children’s the Peninsula was once an island? Twenty years later, John built his family’s home on the story times, nature education Each lesson is an opportunity to discuss conservation, one lot and moved. He immediately began exploring his new workshops, native plant sales and school field trips of her passions. Anita believes we are custodians of the hometown. “I was fascinated with all the trails that existed,” ______natural world and it is up to each of us to protect it. For a field he said. trip following the last session, she emphasizes their role as Led 74 Girl and Boy Scouts environmental stewards who will support the area’s natural John began leading hikes, as he has for more than 20 years. to earn 159 individual badges through George F habitats. “They take it pretty seriously; they are really into “It is a wonderful area,” he recalls. And popular. People were building homes everywhere. Like most residents, John Canyon Nature Center’s Friday becoming naturalists,” she said. afternoon Scouting programs and his wife Lynn were concerned about over-development. ______Miss Anita, as the children call her, holds an extra final They joined the Conservancy and supported the effort to session for the children to share their collections of bird acquire land for preservation. Their support to restore Hosted more than 1,800 feathers or rocks picked up during the field trip and talk these lands continues today. “What the Conservancy does patrons at the Beauty of Nature film series and Wild & Scenic about the amazing things they discovered. “The program is something that is so important and valuable,” John said. Film Festival gets these kids really involved,” she said. “And I know it “Somebody is taking care of our land and ensuring we and will stay with them. I’m lucky that I can share my passion future generations benefit from it.” with future naturalists and have fun doing it.” Laughing, she added, “Sometimes I feel guilty for enjoying this so much!” 7 Celebrating Tana and Mike Bell

“We really enjoy observing and surveying the diverse wildlife that have a permanent home on the Peninsula thanks to the Conservancy’s habitat preservation and restoration work.”

Tana and Mike Bell, Citizen Science

“I was attracted to the Conservancy because I believe in land preservation. And I increased my involvement over the past 25 years because the group is inclusive, generous, amicable, open and enthusiastic.” Sarah Reeves

Karen Wickham, Nature Walk Leader and Third Grade Docent

Karen Wickham Brian Haig Judy Bradford

“My favorite part about volunteering with the Conservancy is the “Volunteering is a way to improve the opportunity to work as a team with “As a volunteer with the Conservancy, environment, get a great workout, enjoy other volunteers while helping to I contribute to preservation of open the scenery and meet similarly dedicated create a better environment.” space and natural habitat. I enjoy being people. It’s such a rewarding experience!” on the Preserve with people who share Sarah Reeves, Girl Scout Gold Award, Brian Haig, Trail Crew my interest in environmental issues.” Adopt-a-Plot Judy Bradford, Greeter and Volunteer Trail Watch “My goal has been to give Bertina Vona back for all of the great hiking and nature experiences the Volunteer Conservancy has provided. It’s highlights been enjoyable to be outside working alongside Conservancy Volunteers contributed staff and other volunteers who 23,723 hours of service, a 8.2% increase over last year share my love of the outdoors.” ______Cynthia Woo, Adopt-a-Plot and Volunteer Trail Watch Volunteer support generated $572,695.19 worth of Blake Carpenter in-kind services “I hope to inspire students as they make connections ______in the natural world and increase their awareness and Hosted 22 corporations appreciation of the beauty that surrounds us. Hopefully, and organizations at special they will integrate this knowledge and strive to keep our volunteer days to support the open space beautiful, now and for years to come.” Conservancy’s work restoring natural lands and maintaining Bertina Vona, Third Grade Naturalist Program Docent public nature preserves ______

Cynthia Woo Oversaw 19 Scout projects, Nina Wasuta-Moore including structural improvements at the native “The Conservancy’s dedication to plant nursery, trail erosion protecting the blue butterfly and other repairs and the installation of species around our community inspired vegetation-monitoring signage ______me to be a volunteer. I was proud to design and build a shade structure for Trained 32 new Volunteer Trail the Conservancy’s nursery as my Eagle Watch members to educate users about the importance Scout project to improve the area for of preserve rules and unique future volunteers.” features; 23 new Trail Crew members; 17 new Nature Blake Carpenter, Eagle Scout Center and Education Docents; and 64 new Team Leaders for Nina House Outdoor Volunteer Days

“I thoroughly enjoy being outdoors in nature. After 43 years in health care I needed a change and am so happy to find a stress-free environment where I could make a difference. If we don’t protect our natural resources, no one will!”

Nina Wasuta-Moore, Nursery and Trail Crew 9 Celebrating Volunteers Chad Sprouse

Chin Family “By volunteering I am always learning something new about our unique native landscape.”

Chad Sprouse, Citizen Science and Trail Crew

“We love the trails, open space and ocean views on the Palos Verdes Peninsula thanks to the work of the Conservancy. We’re happy to do our part to support John Dickinson and help preserve and restore the land for future generations. We’re proud to contribute to the great work the Conservancy is doing to preserve and restore Paul Funk the lands of our beautiful neighborhood.” Capital Group Volunteer Chin Family, Adopt-a-Plot

“When I arrived as a teenager in the 1950s, there were fewer houses and miles of open space. I spent many days roaming the hills and canyons. The Conservancy makes it possible to still enjoy so much. I recently joined the Trail Crew and it’s very rewarding to “I greatly value open spaces in a densely-populated repair trails washed out by rains and over use. I highly recommend area like LA County. As a volunteer, I enjoy all nearby residents join the Conservancy to maintain the natural supporting, preserving and enjoying such places.” beauty of our beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula.” John Dickinson, Volunteer Trail Watch and Photographer Paul Funk, Trail Crew Kaori Nomoto Joan Krause and Donna McLaughlin “I feel so blessed -- there are few places you can hike in Los Angeles and see the ocean, wildflowers, rattlesnakes, gopher snakes and Volunteer coyotes all in one beautiful area. Volunteering awards is a great way to help preserve this gem for future generations.” PRESIDENT’S AWARD Jim Rassler Donna McLaughlin, Citizen Science and Volunteer Trail Watch DEENA SHERIDAN “I feel so fortunate to live in such a beautiful and special NATURE EDUCATION AWARD place. As a volunteer, I have learned so much about Sue Walsh our peninsula wildlife and plants, which enriches my enjoyment of hiking the trails with a good friend.” OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS El Camino College Volunteers Joan Krause, Citizen Science Linda Bird Elliott Freije Heather Cherie Endangered Species Club Anita Gash David Henderson Evan Hunter Donna McLaughlin Cynthia Woo

Macy’s Corporation Volunteers Alison McGovern

Capital Group Volunteer

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LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBERS WILL BE RECOGNIZED DURING EACH YEAR OF ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP WITH THEIR CUMULATIVE GIFTS.

Legacy Circle members whose SAGE LEGACY CIRCLE SILVER LEGACY CIRCLE cumulative gifts are at $500,000 $250,000 - $499,999 $50,000 - $74,999 or more are lifetime Legacy Circle members. Rebecca M. Cool Amy Friend Bob and Joyce Daniels George and Dee Schuler TRUSTEE OF THE LAND Reed and Nan Harman Sue and Steve Soldoff $1,000,000+ Jim and Diane Staes GOLDEN POPPY James and Eileen Joyce Annenberg Foundation PLATINUM LEGACY CIRCLE Jim and Nancy Welsh $100,000 - $249,999 HERITAGE CIRCLE Henry Jurgens and Laura Hines- Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Jurgens BRONZE LEGACY CIRCLE Arthur and Jeanne Hadley Bill and Barb Ailor Bill and Barb Ailor $25,000 - $49,999 Charles Lanthiez John Vansickle Mark and Pat Benjamin Carolyn and Roger Ayers Allen and Dorothy Lay Bruce Biesman-Simons and Hale Field Carolyn Hadley Colburn Bruce Biesman-Simons and Hale Field Mary Ann and G. E. Meyers Robert and Diana Cahill RESTORER OF THE LAND Eric Carson Nancy Gambee Cynthia Miller Eric Carson $750,000 - $999,999 Allen and Dorothy Lay Marylyn Ginsburg-Klaus and Chuck Klaus John and Terry Miller Virginia Cicoria Diana Heffernan and Steve Schrader Mary Porter Virginia Cicoria Noel Park Rebecca M. Cool Lynn and John Taber Dr. Craig and Pang Mueller Dorothy Rechtin Allen Curtis Carol Sefchek GUARDIAN OF THE LAND Don and Martha Tuffli Larry and Nancy Pasquali Bob and Joyce Daniels Sue and Steve Soldoff $500,000 - $749,999 George and June Romine Robert and Kathy Ford Betty Strauss GOLD LEGACY CIRCLE Kenneth Swenson and Eva Cicoria Alcoa Foundation Nancy and Sumner Gambee John Vansickle $75,000 - $99,999 Doug and Pam Westhoff Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Richard and Melanie Lundquist Susan Wilcox George and Barbara Gleghorn Major Family Foundation Victoria Dible Diane Wilkinson LEGACY CIRCLE Ruth Hanzlik Jacqueline M. Glass $5,000 - $24,999 Marjory Jensen Cassie Jones and Lewis Enstedt Nina Ritter Anonymous John Spielman and Kathy Christie Dimitri and Leah Bizoumis Lisa D. Hansen GOLDEN POPPY HERITAGE CIRCLE MEMBERS DESIGNATE A GIFT TO THE LAND CONSERVANCY THROUGH THEIR ESTATE. NAMES ARE ADDED AS THE CONSERVANCY LEARNS OF SUPPORTERS’ INTENTIONS. Listed here are donations received between Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2017 Please let us know if we have inadvertently misspelled or omitted your name at (310) 541-7613

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Rodney and Kyle Boone Holloway Michael and Laura Salvay Biesman-Simons Architecture RM Cool Company Harold and Marie Bowers Gina Keller Alfred and Barbara Sattler Big Sunday Room & Board GOVERNMENT Robert and Diana Cahill Elizabeth Kennedy Marion Scharffenberger Boeing Gift Matching Program SA Recycling California Coastal Commission Carl and Barbara Cambilargiu Paul and Dottie Keye Bolton Engineering Corporation San Pedro Garden Club Malcolm and Wayne Sharp City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works Jose and Brigitte Collazo Michael Kilroy Brigante, Cameron, Watters & Strong, LLP Shay Realty Property Management Ann Shaw City of Rancho Palos Verdes Brouwerij West The Souk Patricia Condon Dan and Lisa Klerman Rayne and Pam Sherman City of Rolling Hills Estates California Native Plant Society-South Coast Southbay Magazine Pamela J. 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REVENUE AND PUBLIC SUPPORT EXPENSES

37% Contributions $925,377 65% Land Stewardship $1,260,850

19% Government Contracts and Grants $473,262 16% Education $300,903

1% Program Service Fees $36,672 7% Management and General $128,710

34% Interest Income, Dividends, Unrealized Gains $844,272 12% Fundraising $222,133

3% In Kind Revenue $64,438 ______TOTAL EXPENSES $1,912,596 0% Inventory Sales, Net of Expenses $10,546

6% Special Events, Net of Expenses $141,443 ______TOTAL REVENUE AND PUBLIC SUPPORT $2,496,010

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy receives multi-year grant funding from various sources, which in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded in the period received or pledged. However, expenditures related to these grants can occur over several years. As a result, timing differences are created, which can have an effect on the changes in net assets. Volunteers ADOPT-A-PLOT Jess Morton Nancy Fitzhugh Morgan Stanley Lily Wherry Audubon Yes! Club Liane O’Donnell Wayne Greenfeld National Charity League, Diane Won Mike Biazevich Jim Rassler Rebecca Heisey Palos Verdes Chapter Sunny Zhang Blue Butterfly Club Alexa Rose Ryan Alyssa Sapien National Charity League, President’s Advisory Council Tracy Boehm Elisabeth Ryan Richard Skophammer Peninsula Chapter INVESTMENT Larry Botsford Gary Scimeca Kelly Van Billiard Palos Verdes Association COMMITTEE Zach Bayne Luis Santos Donna Gatz Joan Friedman Tony Baker Julian Chasin Rosanna Scimeca of Realtors - Young John Cooke Blake Carpenter David Sheps Penny Good Dan Galorath Eddy Bay The Chin Family Ben Smith GREETERS Professionals Network Rob Kautz Lucca Catallo Paul Shiao Scott Greenspan Judy Galorath Bruce Biesman-Simons Ann Dalkey Chad Sprouse Joellen Alflen Reformation Allen Lay Max Chacon Olivia Spaulding Joseph Hale Dana Gorman June Burlingame Smith Endangered Species Club Silke Von Bueren Cynthia Avalos REI, Recreational Equipment, Rick Phillips Brandon Duarte Irene Zhen Stacy Herman Randy Harwood Allen Franz Inc. Sam Fearer Lowell Wedemeyer Heidi Bennett Wayne Sharp Everett Emerson Paul Hsu Katie Headon Amy Friend Room & Board Evan Hunter Shenaya Yazdani Kathleen Borgida John Spielman Elliott Freije THIRD GRADE DOCENTS John Jacobs John Henderson Heather Henderson Salvation Army Daniel Loether Judy Bradford Chris Haluza Cindy Akiyama Rod Jensen Gina Henderson Kim Kohler Stanford Alumni Los Hermanos Purple DEVELOPMENT Amy Friend NATIVE GARDEN Keaton Heise Pat Benjamin Mike Jost Rod Jensen Susan McKenna Toyota Motor Sales Lee Myers COMMITTEE Summer Goldsmith APPRENTICES Ashley Jung Linda Bird Jordan Lake Joan Kelly Terry Miller University of Southern Noel Park Bruce Biesman- Heather Hawkins Kainalu Chun Erik Lilligren Dorie Chadwick David Laybon James Kim Lowell Nickel California Upward Bound Steven Pedersen Simons Patricia Hawkins Cesar Diaz Drake Mather Daniel Crane Kurt Loheit Linda Kim Peter Niemiec Warby Parker Sarah Reeves Bob Ford Julia Higgins Karina Martinez Zech Ong Elizabeth Eastman Shawn McNeice Claire Lappinga Rick Wallace

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The Conservancy’s vision is the creation and 2017 Board of Directors Staff (current as of 2018) Andrea Vona, Executive Director management of large blocks of natural open space Cassie Jones, President Allen Franz, Executive Vice President Administration where visitors may enjoy peaceful solitude, where Diana Bailey, Secretary Jill Wittman, Administrative Assistant children and adults can learn about the natural John Spielman, Treasurer Land Stewardship environment and where locally native plants and Bill Ailor Adrienne Mohan, Conservation Director Scott Ammons Cris Sarabia, Stewardship Manager Josh Weinik, Stewardship Associate animals will exist in a secure environment. Bob Ford Johnny Perez, Field Operations Technician Amy Friend Humberto Calderon, Stewardship Technician Randy Harwood Hugo Morales, Stewardship Technician Lead Juan Sandoval, Stewardship Technician Rob Kautz Neli Gonzalez, Nursery Technician Lead Mike Kilroy Volunteer Program Carolynn Petru Brittany Goldsmith, Volunteer Program Manager Ken Swenson Megan Wolff, Volunteer Coordinator Rick Wallace Development Susan Wilcox, Development Director  Louise Olfarnes, Communications Manager Laura Lohnes, Development Associate

Education Program Connie Smith, Education Director Holly Gray, Education Program Manager (Top, L to R): John Spielman, Randy Harwood, Rob Kautz, Rick Wallace and Amy Friend (Bottom, L to R): Ken Swenson, Allen Franz, Cassie Jones, Bob Ford, Diana Bailey and Carolynn Petru George F Canyon Nature Center (Not pictured: Bill Ailor, Scott Ammons and Mike Kilroy) White Point Nature Education Center Ariel Dela Cruz, Naturalist PHOTOS: Front cover, page 2 and 4 - Jerry Kotler (www.jmkotler.com) | Page 5 Catherine Belme Cristal Guzman, Naturalist (www.cbelmephotography.com) | Page 7 Kim West ([email protected]) | Page 15 Donna McLaughlin | All other photos courtesy of PVP Land Conservancy 1