Testimonials

 

I was extremely impressed by Naturalists at Large staff and programming. Thank you for the work you do!  You are making a positive impression and life long great memories on the children in your programs.  In years to come, when people ask these kids who had an important positive impact on their lives - many of you will be the person they name!  The work you do is that important!

Heidi - Parent - Kipp Summit

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"NAL is one of the best-run outdoor ed. programs I've seen and I am constantly impressed by the skill and preparation of the Naturalists.  Bravo!" - Mr. Kyle - Teacher - Town School For Boys 

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Hello Naturalists at Large,

It is with great pleasure to inform you that Naturalists at Large helped participate in over 1800 hours of non-native, invasive plant species removal within Pinnacles National Monument.

Throughout this year, over 471 volunteers tackled Horehound, Italian Thistle, Summer Mustard, and Yellow-Star Thistle, all plant species that threaten the stability of our chaparral habitat.

With thousands of weeds pulled from within Pinnacles National Monument, you have contributed to the conservation and restoration of these protected lands.

Volunteers are vital to our Pinnacles habitat restoration project, and I thank you for participating! We couldn't do it without you!! I invite you to join us again for next year's exciting weed pulling season!

Have a fantastic and colorful fall, and I hope to see you again in the spring!!

Tessa

Volunteer Coordinator for Natural Resources
Pinnacles National Monument 

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 Hi,

Just wanted to let you know how amazingly wonderful our trip on Tuesday turned out. Your naturalists were fabulous. Their plans worked out perfectly, and the only real rain we felt was after lunch when we were down from the trail. The beach in the afternoon turned out to be blue sky, sun, and dolphins cavorting in the waves (just like you planned!). I'm so glad we all pushed forward with the trip. The kids had a terrific time and so did all the adults. Thank you so much for all the planning and follow-up. We look forward to hearing from you next spring with our 2011 date!!

Thanks again for your hard work.

Sarah (Private school teacher), Sycamore Canyon program 

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Dear NAL,

Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me about the food on the WNS retreat. My daughters had a fantastic time. I heard a lot about the retreat from them and it all sounds very well organized and extremely enjoyable for everyone. I think they learned a few things about teamwork too!  Thank you so much!

Sarah, Parent of 6th graders who were on a Malibu Creek State Park program