After an intense hiring search and interview process, Laguna Canyon Foundation is proud to welcome our new Restoration Coordinator, Josie Bennett! Josie will be working closely with Restoration Program Director Alan Kaufmann, doing everything from jumping in on hands-on restoration work at the DeWitt property and leading volunteer restoration days to assisting with grant applications and attending important city planning meetings.
Josie is a field biologist with experience implementing habitat restoration and monitoring at various sites in Orange County. She has expertise in our local natural history including plants, plant communities, insects, amphibians, reptiles and birds. Prior to joining Laguna Canyon Foundation, she worked for the Irvine Ranch Conservancy and the Natural Resource Management department of California State Parks in Orange County. Josie received a BS in Biological Sciences with an emphasis on Ecology and Environment from California State University, Long Beach. She is certified through the National Association for Interpretation as a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG).
Already Josie has made a great impact, helping us with a corporate stewardship day, digging in on restoration planning and truly pitching in where we need her. Her wealth of biological expertise and invaluable experience in restoring local habitats are matched only by her enthusiasm and eagerness to contribute to LCF’s work. Join us in welcoming Josie to the LCF team!