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1 person is interested
Help save imperiled monarch butterflies
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
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1 person is interested
Just about everybody has seen the headlines - the annual migration of the celebrated monarch butterfly is in real trouble. You can help! No, we’re not going to ask you to plant milkweed, although that would certainly be good too. We need a bunch of committed volunteers to assist with our monarch citizen science program located on the north coast in Cambria. We need people to help count butterflies, monitor environmental conditions and improve monarch overwintering habitat. Our goal is to improve our understanding of the migration and overwintering habits of monarchs in hopes that we can apply our findings to help the butterflies rebound in the future.
No prior experience is necessary. You will be trained to perform all necessary tasks, but you must be able to:
- Work a full season, October through February
- Work a minimum of 4 hours per month
- Work a shift starting at 8:00am &/or 2:00pm any day of the week
- Record data legibly and accurately
- Traverse cross-country on uneven ground
Won't you help us bring back the monarchs?
Community service credit / Internship options available
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About Friends of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
Location:
604 Main Street, PO Box 1664, Windsor Blvd, CAMBRIA, CA 93428, US
Mission Statement
Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve’s mission is to protect and maintain the Ranch in a natural state compatible with passive recreation, excepting the designated area on the eastern portion that will allow active recreation. FFRP is committed to the on-going restoration and protection of the habitat, and natural and cultural features of the ranch while maintaining its historic public access.
Description
FFRP holds the conservation easement (a legal document that protects the natural resources) on the preserve for the public trust. The organization is responsible for monitoring the property for environmental, public serving, and easement compliance purposes. We review all plans for the property to safeguard this wonderful public resource.
We also help manage the property for the public by organizing volunteers to remove invasive plants, maintain trails and plant native species to help Mother Nature replenish her bounty.
FFRP organizes monthly walks with expert docents to educate the public about all aspects of the Ranch and sponsors a wildflower show each spring that displays over 500 specimens.
We raise funds from public and private sources and also provide a forum and vehicle for public input and direction on the management of the preserve.
Our Accomplishments include: Working with the CCSD on trail projects to improve accessibility to all; Installing and maintaining donor benches; Native planting programs and invasive plant removal to reestablish native habitat; Hosting the annual Cambria Wildflower Show; Coordinating monthly docent led walks on the Ranch; Participation in the Cambria Forest Committee; Providing input and significant changes to the Ranch’s Environmental Impact Report and related environmental studies.
Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. FFRP's Board members serve 1- to 3-year terms. If you would like to become more active with the Ranch, perhaps you will consider becoming a Board member. We need some additional caring, dedicated and hard working directors to help shoulder the load and guide the future of this special property. If you are interested, first join FFRP, volunteer some time, and let us know you'd like to be considered for a director's seat.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Fiscalini Ranch PreserveTipton St & Warren Rd entranceCambria, CA 93428
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2019
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours per month in single shift, or more if desired
- No experience necessary - will train