CDFW Opens 2013 Elkhorn Slough Reserve Volunteer Training Program

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CDFW Opens 2013 Elkhorn Slough Reserve Volunteer Training Program





January 10, 2013




Media Contacts:

Dave Feliz, CDFW Manager, ElkhornSlough National Estuarine Research Reserve, (831) 728-2822

Janice Mackey, CDFW Communications, (916) 322-8908

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering a
Volunteer Naturalist Training Class at the Elkhorn Slough National
Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR) in Monterey County.

The introductory orientation training class on Saturday, Jan. 12 will
be for anyone interested in research and stewardship. Attendees will be
able to use their class experience in roles they may take as volunteer
wildlife monitors, habitat restorers, maintenance assistants,
administrative support or other projects.

In addition, applicants can participate in naturalist training
classes which will cover ecology, biology, current and past research at
the reserve, ongoing reserve projects, cultural histories,
interpretation skills, communication techniques, trail mechanics and
educational activities.

Advanced sessions are open to potential ESNERR volunteers who have
completed the introductory class. Advanced classes are every Saturday in
February with graduation scheduled for Saturday, March 9.

Interested applicants can apply online at http://www.elkhornslough.org or contact:

Volunteer Coordinator Amanda Ankenbrandt

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076

(831) 728-2822 ext. 30

aankenbrandt@dfg.ca.gov