- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Adopt-a-Trail
ORGANIZATION: Point Reyes National Seashore
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Overview
The Adopt-a-Trail volunteer assists park staff in maintaining trails throughout Point Reyes National Seashore.
Duties
- Clear brush
- Remove downed tree rounds and limbs
- Dig drainage ditches
- Hike on and off backcountry trails
- May be asked to drive a government vehicle or crewcab pickup, transporting volunteers and tools on an incidental basis
Volunteers must be able to perform moderate to heavy laboring tasks, be able to read and follow directions, and possess experience and ability in using hand tools. Prior experience or training is required to use power tools, if approved by the volunteer supervisor.
Volunteers must also be able to work outside on backcountry trails in mountainous terrain along the Pacific Coast in elevations from sea level to 2000 feet; work in hot/dusty or cold/wet/foggy conditions; and be able to tolerate potential exposure to poison oak and stinging nettles. Volunteers are required to provide closed-toe shoes.
Schedule and Time Commitment
Volunteers work 6 to 8 hours per day, typically starting at 9:00am. Volunteers are not required to work more than one day at a time. However, volunteers are welcome to work as many days throughout the season as desired.
The Adopt-a-Trail season is scheduled during the months of April, May, September, and October.
Training
Training is provided on-the-job.
Benefits to the Volunteer
Volunteers have the opportunity to gain experience in trail maintenance techniques while enjoying the satisfaction in helping to maintain the trail system in Point Reyes National Seashore.
Group Type
Individuals and groups up to 80 people are encouraged to participate.
Minimum Age
Minimum age is 16 for those in organized groups and 18 for individuals. Volunteers under 18 must have a signed parental consent form. Please contact us (see below) for more information.
Accommodations
Housing and camping/RV sites are unavailable.
Application and Contact Information
Please apply using the button above. For more information, contact Bill Michaels at 415-464-5157 or bill_michaels@nps.gov.
More opportunities with Point Reyes National Seashore
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Point Reyes National Seashore
Location:
1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes, CA 94956, US
Mission Statement
Point Reyes National Seashore was established to preserve and protect wilderness, natural ecosystems, and cultural resources along the diminishing undeveloped coastline of the United States. Located just an hour's drive from a densely populated metropolitan area, the Seashore is a sanctuary for countless plant and animal species and a haven for human inspiration, education, and recreation.
Description
Point Reyes National Seashore encompasses over 71,000 acres, including 33,000 acres of wilderness area. Over 2.5 million people visit the park annually. Estuaries, windswept beaches, coastal grasslands, salt marshes, and coniferous forests create a haven of 86 miles of unspoiled and undeveloped coastline for 27 threatened and endangered species, 65 species of mammals, 28 species of reptiles and amphibians, 490 species of birds, and over 900 species of flowering plants. Abundant recreational opportunities include 147 miles of hiking trails, backcountry campgrounds, and numerous beaches.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1 Bear Valley RoadPoint Reyes, CA 94956
DATE POSTED
May 3, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16