PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY
2023 ANNUAL REPORT
We are thrilled to present the 2023 Annual Report of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, which testifies to all of our shared dedication and remarkable achievements over the past year. Through the collective efforts of dedicated board members, expert staff, volunteers, and generous and loyal donors, the Conservancy has made significant strides in conserving the Peninsula’s natural lands and providing robust nature education programming.
Following on last year’s momentous acquisition of the 96-acre Wildlife Corridor, the Go Wild for the Peninsula campaign’s continued success secured the funds needed to launch the first segment of the restoration in the Wildlife Corridor and future restoration plans for several other preserves as well as renewal of our nature centers. This initiative comes at a critical time to accelerate the restoration of land to create more fire resilient preserves and to support local biodiversity that makes the Peninsula so unique. The observation of the endangered PV blue butterfly in two new locations this year demonstrates the success of restoring its native habitat and the ongoing recovery of this species, and we have more exciting projects in store for 2024!
In addition to conservation, this year’s educational programs have reached 13,209 new students and community members through the nature centers, 30 schools, and free public programs in the Preserves. Our outreach initiatives strengthen ties with the community and enhance public support for conservation work. Through partnerships with local businesses, schools, and organizations, we foster environmental stewardship and broaden awareness throughout the community of the importance of cherishing and advocating for the preservation of our precious landscapes.
Another exciting milestone reached in 2023 was purchasing our own building to consolidate our staff in one space and establish the Conservation Center for the Peninsula. Thanks to an existing gift directed to urgent opportunities, we were able to provide an immediate cash offer on the building, and we had the good fortune of having Steve Tight on the board of directors whom we thank deeply for his talent and leadership in overseeing the reconstruction of the building. Our Corporate Partners from Room & Board also provided trucks and labor plus all our furniture to enable our relocation in December!
We are excited about the opportunities in 2024 and beyond. With your support, we will build upon our accomplishments and continue to preserve the unique character and natural heritage of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Thank you for your steadfast support of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Together we will ensure that the Palos Verdes Peninsula remains a sanctuary for wildlife and a source of inspiration for generations to come.
With wild appreciation,
Our year in NUMBERS
46,960 native plants grown in the nursery
250 acres restored in total since 1988
23 Palos Verdes blue butterflies observed in the wild
753 patrons attended Wild & Scenic Film Festival
30 schools participated in educational field trips
13,209 Nature Center Visitors and Education Program participants
26,914 volunteer hours
1,339 Scout volunteer hours
$1,039,149 value of volunteer services
100 imperiled cactus wren observations
12 acres grazed by goats
122 acres of fuel load reduction managed
107 Nature Club participants
Adrienne Mohan Executive Director Rob Kautz President, Board of Directors
Contributors 2023
LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBERS $5,000+ will be recognized during each year of active membership with their cumulative gifts.
LEGACY CIRCLE members whose cumulative gifts are at $500,000 or more will be considered lifetime Legacy Circle members.
TRUSTEE OF THE LAND
$1,000,000+
Annenberg Foundation
Virginia Cicoria
Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg
Jacqueline M. Glass
Arthur and Jeanne Hadley
Allen and Dorothy Lay
Don and Martha Tuffli
John Vansickle
GUARDIAN OF THE LAND
$500,000 - $749,999
Alcoa Foundation
Ayrshire Foundation
Rebecca M. Cool
Ruth Hanzlik
Richard and Melanie Lundquist
Major Family Foundation
SAGE LEGACY CIRCLE
$250,000 - $499,999
Bill and Barb Ailor
Mark and Pat Benjamin
Bruce Biesman-Simons and Hale Field
Bob and Joyce Daniels
Reed and Nan Harman
Cassie Jones and Lewis Enstedt
Noel Park
PLATINUM LEGACY CIRCLE
$100,000 - $249,999
Carolyn Hadley Colburn
James Morrison
Nina Ritter
Sue and Steve Soldoff
GOLD LEGACY CIRCLE
$75,000 - $99,999
William and Paige Hadley
Vicki Leo
George and Dee Schuler
Jim and Diane Staes
Jim and Nancy Welsh
Doug and Pam Westhoff
SILVER LEGACY CIRCLE
$50,000 - $74,999
William and Phyllis Glantz
Dr. Craig and Pang Mueller
David Pilon and Ann Stone
George and June Romine
Richard and Grace Wallace
BRONZE LEGACY CIRCLE
$25,000 - $49,999
Cindy L. Akiyama
Eric and Chris Glassy
Kathleen M. Hirrel
Rob Kautz and Danise Holloway
Jeffrey and Connie Lai
Cheryl Marcz
Maureen and Stanley Moore
Carolynn and Andy Petru
Eric and Diane Schott
Jim and Kathy York
LEGACY CIRCLE
$5,000 - $24,999
Anonymous
Barry and Jacqueline Balint
Dianne and Hans Bozler
Mike and Jayne Chiles
Amy and Stephen Hogan
Scott Leonard
Ruth and Roger MacFarlane
Bruce and Randy Ross
Phil Rundel and Judith King-Rundel
Vandana and Ravindra Tilak
Grietje Van Dyk
Carol Ann Watson and Gregory Kunert
GOLDEN POPPY HERITAGE CIRCLE
Cynthia Woo
Anonymous (3)
Bill and Barb Ailor
Sandra Allbee
Carolyn Ayers
Bruce Biesman-Simons and Hale Field
Diana Cahill
Eric Carson
Virginia Cicoria
Carolyn Hadley Colburn
Becky Cool
Allen Curtis
Bob and Joyce Daniels
Dominic DeCristofaro
Mitch Dion
Tony and Debbie Droubay
Robert and Kathy Ford
Allen Franz
Nancy and Sumner Gambee
Kenneth and Anita Gash
Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg
William and Paige Hadley
Ruth Hanzlik
Deanna and Randall Harwood
Alfred Hill
Marjory Jensen
Cassie Jones and Lewis Enstedt
James and Arlene Joyce
Henry Jurgens and Laura Hines-Jurgens
Rob Kautz and Danise Holloway
Charles Lanthiez
Allen and Dorothy Lay
Maryann and G.E. Mevers
Cynthia S. Miller
Dr. John and Terry Miller
James Morrison
Ann Muscat and Jack Baldelli
Henry Pearson
Carolynn Petru
David Pilon and Ann Stone
Mary Porter
Henry Rasof
Dorothy Rechtin
Carol Sefchek
David and Mario Snow
Sue and Steve Soldoff
John Spielman and Kathy Christie
Betty Strauss
John Vansickle
Kay Wardell
Susan Wilcox
Diane Wilkinson
Janice Yates
MARIPOSA CIRCLE
With Lifetime gifts $50,000+
Susan and Craig Cooning
Dominic DeCristofaro
Robert and Kathy Ford
Hongpyo and Julie ee
Amy and Ed Morris
Larry and Nancy Pasquali
Suzanne Richmond
John Spielman and Kathy Christie
MARIPOSA CIRCLE
With Lifetime gifts $25,000-$49,999
Suzanne Farman
Marylyn Ginsburg-Klaus and Chuck Klaus
Diana Heffernan and Steve Schrader
Judith Herman
Chuck Miller
MARIPOSA CIRCLE
Donald Barfield
Cathy Beauregard
Sean Bender
Clint and Shanleigh Bird
Ginny Bleier
Ross and Jennifer Bolton
Richard Boos and Clint Patterson
Marlene and Patrick Breene
Dan and Jill Bridleman
Sara Brown
Suzanne and Paul Bruguera
Diane Brydl
Randy and Carolyn Bumatay
Carl and Barbara Cambilargiu
Maureen Cook
Robert and Sharon Coors
Michael and Colleen Ann Cotter
Kristin Curren
Dennis and Michele Dahlhausen
Robert and Emiley Daly
Edward and Charlotte Deason
Jerry and Rosanne Duhovic
Joel and Arline Epstein
Lola Fantappie
Beth Fasola
Allen Franz
Jeffrey Galowich and Elizabeth Kendrick
Cathy and Dennis Gardner
Patrick D. Garvey and Geneva Martin
Kenneth B. and Anita Gash
Mike Gatto
Greg Gawlik and Patty Woods Gawlik
Dr. Mark Goldberg
Mary Graff
Anne Gugisberg
Ryan and Leah Guthrie
Steven Hansen
Deanna and Randy Harwood
Larry Hershenson
Michael Herzmark
Kaaren Hoffman
Robyn Hollingshead
Britt and Ken Huff
Rory Hunter
Gina Keller
Elizabeth Kennedy and Tony Lin
Robert P. Koch
Steve Koletty and Yuhaniz AnangKoletty
Hans and Anna Kuehl
Donald and Patricia Lange
Leanna Levine
John and Dr. Sheryl Lewin
Gary and Mary Lopes
Ronald and Susan Maehl
Jennifer Matsuura
Robert and Joan McClellan
Alison Menninger
Evi and David Meyer
Dr. John and Terry Miller
Kirk A. Moody
Jess Morton
Ziggy Mrkich
Ann Muscat and Jack Baldelli
Christine Nieto
George Paulikas
Sharon Polack
Sharon Ryan
David and Linda Salzman
Alfred and Barbara Sattler
Mary Jane Schwebel
Jorge Sedano
Stephanie A. Seitz
Kenneth and Harriet Servis
John and Patricia Shadden
Ann Shaw
Rayne and Pam Sherman
Siegrun and Alex Smith
David and Mario Snow
Valerie and E. David Spong
Lowri Lee Sprung
John Stecker
Will Thomas and Araceli Campelo
Susan L. and L.R. Tittle
Mary Ulin
Kathy Van Orden
Arvid and Susan Von Nordenflycht
Kay Wardell
Bill and Winnie Weisinger
William and Gina Whittlesey
Sidney and Frances Wielin
Susan Wilcox
Jon and Tishya Wren
Eric and Carol Yamasaki
CORPORATE/GROUP DONORS
AmazonSmile Anthem Blue Cross
British European Auto California Native Plant Society-South Coast Chapter
Water Service Company
Capital Group Companies Charitable
Cox Communications
Images Unlimited
Community Fund of the Boeing Company
& Young ETC, Inc
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long
Star Audiovisuals General Dynamics
Scout Troop of Los Angeles #2165
Trade Wholesale Inc
Corporate ACH Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club
City Escrow, Inc
Entertainment, Inc
Long Beach
Carl
Leslie
Sam
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chloe Lendi
Chris
Silas
Abbie
Paul
David
