Pacific Pocket Mouse Acclimation Cage Installation Laguna Beach
ORGANIZATION: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance - Conservation Science
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The Institute for Conservation Research (ICR) part of San Diego Zoo Global (SDZG) is involved in Pacific Pocket Mouse (PPM) conservation. We have a research & breeding facility in Escondido and a release site in Laguna Beach at the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
We are doing a field work on Monday April 22nd & Tuesday April 23rd. Volunteers are welcome to join for 1 day or both. On each day we will start working at the site at 9am and will end at 1:30pm.
Volunteers & staff will be carrying supplies (cages, burrows, nest chambers, shovels) to the site from the vehicle. They will be digging holes, placing the underground portion of the cages, covering the nest chamber and burrows with dirt, and setting the above ground portion. There are 30 cages to install. It is labour intensive, and in the sun; however, there will be air conditioned vehicles, and plenty of water. The field site is an open area so no tree coverage but breaks are welcome and volunteers can use the vehicles for shade and AC. More details and safety training will be provided to all those joining this field project.
If interested email Corinne at csylvestre@sandiegozoo.org
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About San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance - Conservation Science
Location:
15600 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027, US
Mission Statement
We generate, share, and apply scientific knowledge vital to the conservation of animals, plants, and habitats worldwide. We help shape the vision of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance to lead the fight against extinction.
Description
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we are dedicated to saving plants and wildlife worldwide. Our efforts are focused in eight strategic areas: Plant Conservation, Conservation Genetics, Reproductive Sciences, Disease Investigations, Population Sustainability, Recovery Ecology, Community Engagement & Biodiversity Banking.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Laguna Coast Wilderness ParkLaguna Beach, CA 92651
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- From 9am to 1:30pm at the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Laguna Beach
- This day will be physically demanding and volunteers should be in good health and physical condition and able to work outside for a few hours.