This is an example of past volunteer training schedule. Stay tuned for the next training schedule or inquire with Ranger Debbie at debbie_good@fws.gov or (619) 575-2704 X 331 (email preferred).
Example of Fall 2019 Training Schedule:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
Session 1: Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
9:00 AM-12:30 PM
Introduction
—Welcome
—National Wildlife Refuges: San Diego Area Refuges and their mission
—Purpose of volunteer training
—Recommended reading
—Volunteer Requirements (3 hrs./mo.)
—NWR volunteer form
“Refuge Ecosystem”
BREAK
“South Bay Salt Works”
“Ecology of Salt Ponds"
Tijuana Estuary Walk
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Session 2: Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
9:00 AM-12:30 PM
Opening
Plants: Dissection and Ppts
—Plant morphology
—Flower morphology
BREAK
—Salt marsh plant adaptations
—"Ecological Communities of the Salt Marsh”
—SD Bay NWR: Brian Collins, Refuge Manager
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Session 3: South Bay Salt Works, 1470 Bay Blvd. Chula Vista
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Field work and Service
—Salt Works Stewardship
—Bird observation and identification
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Session 4: 13th St. entrance to refuge (AKA "Habitat Heroes")
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Field work
—Plant Identification and observation
—Introduction to visitor walks, stewardship activities, and Invasive species
—Model walk
—Evaluation
—Certificates of Completion
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Stay Tuned!
