- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Turtle Observer Training
ORGANIZATION: Marin Municipal Water District
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.

Saturday, March 1
9:00 - 10:30 over zoom
1:00 - 3:00 field visit
Western pond turtles are the only species of freshwater turtle in California and they are important indicators of the health of our lakes. By becoming a Turtle Observer you can turn your interests into action by contributing to conservation efforts through data collection, observation, and using cool tools like spotting scopes. Once you have completed the two-part training you have the choice to visit several locations at any time you want during the spring to participate. Kids are GREAT Turtle Observers!
The online meeting will cover the importance of wildlife conservation, how to identify the various turtle species in Marin, monitoring protocols, and the benefits of becoming a community scientist. In the afternoon we will gather at Lake Lagunitas to meet other volunteers in person, practice using spotting scopes and binoculars, and put identification skills into practice. Volunteers will be expected to conduct 3 sessions on their own. The season runs through the end of May. Heavy rain will postpone the outdoor session. Sign up for this community science program by completing this google form.
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About Marin Municipal Water District
Location:
220 Nellen Ave, Corte Madera, CA 94925, US
Mission Statement
To manage our natural resources in a sustainable manner and to provide our customers with reliable, high-quality water at a reasonable price.
Description
The MMWD volunteer program strives to connect people to nature and their water source by offering hands-on activities on the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed.
Volunteers are currently engaged in habitat restoration, trails maintenance, environmental education, biological monitoring and geographic information systems mapping.
Through their experiences volunteers gain skills, become stewards, contribute to the health and safety of the watershed and have fun while doing so.
MMWD manages 18,500 acres of land in the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed and 2,750 acres adjacent to the Nicasio and Soulajule reservoirs in west Marin. The Mt. Tamalpais Watershed has been identified by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a key component of a biosphere reserve, a designation given to biodiversity hot spots like the Amazon rainforest.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Fairfax, CA 94930
DATE POSTED
January 30, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training