Overview
The Stream Team volunteer assists park staff in improving fish habitat for federally listed coho salmon and steelhead trout through streamside restoration.
Duties
- Plant native plants
- Construct, remove and maintain fences along creek habitat
- Remove non-native plants
- Perform habitat monitoring
Skills, knowledge, experience
Ability to perform moderate physical labor
Special requirements
- Work may involve hiking over uneven terrain, bending, pulling, and lifting.
- Proper field attire is required (close-toed shoes, long pants, and layers) as work may involve exposure to poison oak, ticks, temperature extremes, wind, rain, and fog.
Schedule and Time Commitment
Stream Team work days are generally scheduled for two Saturdays of every month from December 4, 2010 through March 19, 2011. Work days last four hours from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
The Stream Team is a drop-in program where volunteers are not required to work more than one day at a time. However, volunteers are welcome to work as many of the Stream Team days as desired.
Currently scheduled workdays include:
December 4th, 2010
December 18th, 2010
January 8th, 2011
January 22nd, 2011
February 5th, 2011
February 19th, 2011
March 5th, 2011
March 19th, 2011
Please contact us (see below) to confirm workdays.
Training
Training on the safe and proper use of tools will be provided on-the-job.
Benefits to the Volunteer
- Satisfaction in helping to enhance habitat for federally endangered and threatened species of coho salmon and steelhead trout
- Knowledge of habitat restoration techniques
Group Type
Individuals and groups up to 15 people are welcome. Larger groups may schedule work days for the alternate Saturdays of the month.
Minimum Age
All ages 6 and above are encouraged to attend, however, children under 14 will need adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 must have a signed parental consent form. Please contact us (see below) for more information.
Accommodations
Housing and RV sites are unavailable.
Application and Contact Information
Please apply under the Current Opportunities listing. You may also confirm your participation or request more information by contacting Jesse Wiesenfeld at 415-464-5206 or by email.
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