The Access Fund encourages an ethic of personal responsibility, self-regulation, strong conservation values, and minimum impact practices among climbers. Boys earn merit badges while learning outdoor skills such as hiking, swimming, rock-climbing, archery, camping, campfire and campstove cooking, canoeing, and wilderness survival. The Cleveland National Forest Foundation is made up of private citizens dedicated to preserving remaining undeveloped lands within the forest, as well as lands whose future may impact the integrity of the wilderness. Inc. The council provides free training for leaders, maintains camp and program centers and provides activities and events for the 33,000 area girls and 10,000 adults who are members. The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to promote and protect the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail so as to reflect its world-class significance for the enjoyment, education and adventure of hikers and equestrians.
Donations are tax-deductible.
The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy promotes conservation and stewardship while providing environmental and recreational opportunities in the Santa Monica Mountains and the Rim of the Valley corridor surrounding Los Angeles. The Santa Monica Mountains rise above Los Angeles, widen to meet the curve of Santa Monica Bay and reach their highests peaks facing the ocean, forming a beautiful and multi-faceted landscape. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is a co-operative effort that joint federal, state, and local park agencies with private preserves and landowners to protect the natural and cultural resources of this transverse mountain range and seashore.