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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area The potential for wildand fire increases as summer heat drys out plants before an arid fall begins.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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Ranger Robert gives students a thumbs up as they share with him all the cool things they learned in the park.

Teachers! Students! Rangers! Oh my! Looking for a new way to teach curriculum, meet State of California standards, and get your students out into the field? Then plan a field trip to the Santa Monica Mountains.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is one of the best examples of a Mediterranean type ecosystem in the world. Using our parks as classrooms, we can better understand our environment, history and sense of place.

Field trips can either be Self Guided or Ranger Guided depending on the needs of your class and program availability. Click the links at the top of the page to learn about the different programs in each category.

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A community project led by the National Park Service has restored Zuma Lagoon.

Did You Know?
Many hands spanning different generations and agencies continue to turn back the clock on damage to the fragile environment at Zuma Lagoon. After the removal of debris and the restoration of native plants, beach visitors now find a living wetland with 108 species of birds and colorful wildflowers.
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Last Updated: April 29, 2011 at 17:28 MST