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Ano Nuevo Docent Naturalist
ORGANIZATION: Ano Nuevo State Reserve
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7 people are interested
Nature-ally minded volunteers wanted! We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic people to share the wonder of the Northern Elephant Seal with school groups and the general public. The 12-week Docent naturalist training begins September. Enjoy one of California's most amazing coastal parks as you become skilled in interpreting the natural and cultural history of the area. Docents lead guided walks two days per month during the winter breeding season and provide roving naturalist duty in the spring, summer, and fall. Educate park visitors while helping to protect the unique and fascinating wildlife of California. There are many learning opportunities available through docent training, enrichments, lectures, and field trips. Must be over 18 and able to hike 3+ miles over uneven terrain. Visit our website for more info.
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About Ano Nuevo State Reserve
Location:
New Years Creek Rd., Pescadero, CA 94060, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the California Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extrordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
Description
Fifty-five miles south of San Francisco and the Golden Gate, Año Nuevo State Reserve is a rare and truly unique site that features significant habitat areas for the harbor seal, the California sea lion, the Stellar sea lion and breeding ground for the elephant seal. Perhaps the most compelling attraction for human visitors to Año Nuevo State Reserve is the large colony of northern elephant seals that assembles here each winter, so named because of their large size and long pendulous noses on the males. These large animals spend most of their lives at sea, coming ashore only to molt, give birth, and mate. Approximately 100,000 people visit the reserve annually to observe the seals in their natural habitat, and the interpretive program has attracted increasing interest every winter for the past 19 years.
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WHEN
WHERE
Ano Nuevo State ReserveNew Years Creek Rd.Pescadero, CA 94060
DATE POSTED
April 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Outdoor Recreation
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- varies with season
- hiking ability, comfortable speaking to people and children, love of nature