NATIVE PLANT STEWARD PROGRAM

🌱Join SAMO Fund’s First-Ever Native Plant Steward Program!

In partnership with North East Trees and LA Conservation Corps, this opportunity invites you to connect with native plants and gain hands-on experience in their care, species identification, and best practices.

Applications are open until April 18th—apply below for a chance to be selected! Please apply only if you can commit to full participation. Those who complete the program will earn a Native Plant Steward Certification from SAMO Fund.

About the Program

  • During this six week program, you will gain the skills to grow and care for native species used in restoration projects and community giveaways. In total, the course consists of 6 hours of lecture classes and 18 hours of hands-on nursery work. These classes and hands-on experiences dive into fundamental nursery operations, seed collection and propagation methods, and key plant knowledge.

    • Attend all 6 Zoom Classes

    • Attend all 6 in-person workshops

    • Complete 40 volunteer hours at the nursery

  • ONLINE ZOOM CLASSES

    Every Tuesday 6PM to 7PM

    • April 29

    • May 6th

    • May 13th

    • May 20th

    • May 27th

    • June 3rd

    IN-PERSON TRAINING

    Every Friday - either from 9AM to 12PM at North East Trees or from 2:30-5:30PM at the RSV Nursery

    • May 2nd

    • May 9th

    • May 16th

    • May 23rd

    • May 30th

    • June 6th

    Accepted applicants will be expected to be in attendance at every class. Please only apply if you know you are available and able to attend every session.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 18TH

ANY QUESTIONS? Please email contact@samofund.org