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ORGANIZATION: Amigos De Bolsa Chica

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Interested in ocean science and microbiology? Become a community scientist with the Amigos de Bolsa Chica's FLOW Program! (Follow and Learn about the Oceans and Wetlands)

Volunteers perform weekly water sampling at Bolsa Chica State Beach, followed by microscopy and chemical analyses. The results are tabulated and a small sample is sent to the California Department of Public Health every week. We also host field trips to educate the next generation about the importance of water quality.

See below for our upcoming collection dates and times. For any questions or to learn more, please email flow@amigosdebolsachica.org

Your involvement makes a positive impact on the environment and the community: we take care of it and it takes care of us. Think globally, act locally.

8 Shifts

  • Fri Oct 11, 2024 - 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM PST - Spots available: 5
  • Fri Oct 18, 2024 - 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM PST - Spots available: 5
  • Fri Oct 25, 2024 - 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM PST - Spots available: 5
  • Fri Nov 01, 2024 - 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM PST - Spots available: 5
  • Fri Nov 08, 2024 - 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM PST - Spots available: 5
  • Fri Nov 15, 2024 - 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM PST - Spots available: 5
  • Fri Nov 22, 2024 - 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM PST - Spots available: 5
  • Fri Oct 04, 2024 - 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM PST - Spots available: 5
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About Amigos De Bolsa Chica

Location:

P.O. Box 1563, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, US

Mission Statement

We advocate for the full protection of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and educate our community about its ecological value.

Description

The Amigos de Bolsa Chica is one of the oldest and most successful environmental preservation organizations in California. We rely upon members, volunteers and the community to continue fulfilling our mission.

The Amigos de Bolsa Chica is a 501(c)3 foundation that was formed in 1976 by a small group of Huntington Beach citizens who were concerned about the loss of a rare and valuable piece of open space, the Bolsa Chica wetland.

Over the years the Amigos have provided off-site programs and guided tours of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve for thousands of school children and adults.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 8 shifts

WHERE

17851 E Pacific Coast HighwayBolsa Chica State Beach Visitor CenterHuntington Beach, CA 92649

(33.7042,-118.0562)
 

SKILLS

  • Math / Science Instruction
  • Environmental Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Community Outreach
  • STEM

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours per week, on Fridays (either 9:30-11:30 am OR 1:30-3:30 pm, see schedule)
  • Interest in learning about water quality and phytoplankton through Community Science volunteering.

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