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Point Reyes National Seashore
Volunteer: Habitat Restoration - Short Term

Duties
Volunteers help protect and restore endangered plant and wildlife habitat at Abbott's Lagoon, the Lighthouse Bluffs and other high value habitat areas at Point Reyes National Seashore. Visit some of the most beautiful areas in the park and learn about local plant ecology while you work alongside park staff to carry out ecological restoration projects. We encourage volunteers of all backgrounds, ages and experience levels. Tools, gloves and training are provided. Participants are advised to wear long pants, sturdy shoes and other seasonally appropriate clothing, as well as bring lunch and water. Get involved, meet new people, and make a positive impact on your environment!

Group Type
Individuals and groups welcome. Minimum group size is 4, maximum group size is 25. Since many sites can only support a limited number of volunteers, if you have a group of 5 or more, please call as far in advance as possible to check opportunities.

Minimum Age
Minimum age is 9.

Program Availability
Program meets on one Sunday of every month year-round (except for December 2011) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. at the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Drop-ins welcome.

If you are planning on bringing 5 or more people, please call as far in advance as feasible to see whether space is still available. Many groups contact us a month or more in advance. However, do not hesitate to call as late as the Thursday preceding the Sunday workday. Program staff usually take their weekends on the Friday and Saturday preceding the Sunday workday.

Groups can schedule additional weekend or weekday dates.

Currently scheduled workdays for 2011 and 2012 include:

Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011 - CANCELLED
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012

Accommodations
Housing and RV sites are unavailable.

Application and Contact Information
Please contact Ellen Hamingson at 415-464-5196 or by email to confirm workdays and for more information.

Visit our Habitat Restoration Volunteer Program page for more information.

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