Stunt Ranch Reserve welcomes applications for research, university-level education, outreach events, student films, and other academic projects. We also provide a venue for meetings and workshops aligned with our broad academic and environmental mission. Explore details about our field station here, and verify availability by accessing the RAMS Calendar and choosing Stunt Ranch Reserve. View the pages below to learn more about how Stunt can accommodate your needs and how to apply to use the reserve.
For decades, researchers have utilized Stunt Ranch Reserve. We are conveniently situated to greater Los Angeles, and provide a secluded, secure private reserve that is ideally located to facilitate the examination of environmental variables and the native biota of the Santa Monica Mountains. Its habitat diversity and archaeological significance make Stunt an ideal location for a wide range of studies in disciplines including botany, ecology, archaeology, geology, and environmental sciences, and we welcome short- and long-term research projects.
Encouraging a student’s curiosity and creativity is exceptionally effective when stepping away from the traditional classroom environment. Stunt Ranch offers university faculty a stunning setting to engage students in a variety of learning experiences, ranging from fieldwork techniques, to landscape photography training, to the observation of ecological processes. Our on-site classroom comes fully equipped with all the necessary supplies for instructors to conduct preliminary lectures before embarking on trail-based activities.
Stunt Ranch is a UC Natural Reserve site known for its excellent K-12 programs. To schedule a field trip to Stunt Ranch, contact reserve management to be connected with the current partners overseeing Stunt’s K-12 education programs.
University and community groups aligned with our mission can apply to access Stunt Ranch Reserve and its amenities. Approval depends on availability and is at the discretion of reserve management.
Stunt Ranch Reserve features a diverse set of habitat types, making it an ideal setting for university-level film projects. Eligibility for filming at the reserve is exclusive to university-level student and faculty film projects. Approval is contingent upon availability and is subject to the discretion of reserve management.