Volunteer Training Classes at Elkhorn Slough Reserve

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR) invites you to participate in the 2015 Volunteer Training Classes. Discover the wonders of Elkhorn Slough Reserve and learn how to share these wonders with others.

The Introductory Orientation training classes will be held on Saturdays, January 17, 24, and 31, 9:30am – 4:00pm. Participants interested in becoming volunteers must attend two of the three Saturday classes: either January 17 or 24 and January 31. This basic class is for anyone interested in learning more about volunteering at the Reserve and for those wanting to help with our Research, Stewardship or other non-public projects. Volunteer with our Research and Stewardship programs help as wildlife monitors, habitat restorers, maintenance assistants, administrative support and more.

Advanced training sessions are open to any potential ESNERR Volunteer but required to be a Volunteer Naturalist. Naturalist Training classes will be held each Saturday in February (Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28).

Naturalist training class topics include: ecology, biology, current and past research at the Reserve, ongoing Reserve projects, cultural histories, Interpretation skills, communication techniques, trail mechanics, and educational activities. Everyone is welcome.

All classes will be held at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville. Applications are available on line at www.elkhornslough.org or by contacting Volunteer Coordinator, Amanda Ankenbrandt at 831-728-2822 ext. 303.

Cost: Free - All classes will be held at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville. Applications are available on line at www.elkhornslough.org or by contacting Volunteer Coordinator, Amanda Ankenbrandt at 831-728-2822 ext. 303.