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Snowy Plover Docent Training (2025)
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.043100, -122.797500
Red Barn Classroom at Bear Valley
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Snowy Plover Docent Training
Point Reyes National Seashore is currently recruiting for Snowy Plover Docent Volunteers for the summer of 2025. Snowy Plover Docents assist park management in balancing wildlife protection and visitor recreation, specifically by helping to protect threatened Western Snowy Plovers from disturbance during the nesting season and creating awareness among park visitors on the beach and at trailheads. All new docents must provide information through volunteer.gov (scroll to the bottom of the page, click the "Apply Now" button) by Saturday, April 26, 2025. All docents must attend a one-day Snowy Plover Docent training on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Duties:
- Staff trailhead information tables.
- Educate visitors about the natural history and protection of the snowy plovers.
- Monitor snowy plovers and nests near trailheads.
- Collect scientific data on beach wildlife and visitors.
Benefits:
- Play an important part in the conservation of a federally threatened species.
- Add volunteer experience relevant to your field of study to your resume.
- Learn about Point Reyes natural history.
- Free volunteer appreciation BBQ.
- Spend time outside in nature!
For more information, visit our Snowy Plover Docent page or contact Fiona O'Kelly at 415-464-5147 or by email.
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