If you have a project you'd like to publicize for volunteer recruitment, please submit your announcement in the body of an email (not an attachment) to: webmaster@sercal.org  

Submittals should be limited to:  Please note: Volunteer opportunities are not sponsored by SERCAL and all communications should be directed to the project contact.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Golden Gate Weed Watchers

Become a citizen scientist of Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Weed Watchers patrol national park trails in San Mateo, San Francisco, and Marin Counties, detecting and mapping weeds as they first invade.

Discovering weeds before they become well-established is critical to preventing damage to ecosystem integrity, avoiding the loss of habitat for rare plants and animals, and reducing the need for costly natural resource management. 

Deepen your understanding of the natural world while playing an important role in the protection of unique park resources. 

For more information, contact:

Jennifer Jordan, 415-331-5023, Jenn_Jordan@nps.gov

Literacy for Environmental Justice

Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) is an urban environmental education and youth empowerment organization created specifically to address the unique ecological and social concerns of Bayview Hunters Point, San Francisco, and the surrounding communities of Mission, Potrero Hill, Visitacion Valley, and Excelsior.

The following are two volunteer opportunities for two different
programs run by LEJ:

Plants Gone Wild: Native Plant Nursery

Every 1st Saturday of the month 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
1150 Carroll Ave. SF, CA 94124

Volunteers will be: propagating native plants that are used to restore Candlestick Park and Heron's Head Park, working with youth from LEJ, helping with any current project going on in the nursery (i.e. building a new green house)

For more information and RSVP contact: Patrick Rump 415-282-6840
Sloughyouth@lejyouth.org

Heron's Head Park: 24 acre restored wetland

Every 2nd Saturday of every month 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
park is located at meeting of Cargo Way & Jenning St, SF CA

Depending on the season, volunteers help to plant native plant species, weed non-natives, and clean and maintain the wild areas of the park.

For more infromatin and RSVP contact: Myla Ablog 415-282-6440
heronshead@lejyouth.org

Point Reyes Habitat Restoration Volunteer Program

Project Description: Help protect a portion of California's rich biodiversity. Volunteer efforts are essential to the protection of many endangered animals found at Point Reyes National Seashore, such as the western snowy plover and California red-legged frog. Indigenous plants also benefit from our endeavor. Native plant communities support an enormous variety of diverse wildlife here at Point Reyes National Seashore. The work performed will have a lasting and positive effect on the native flora and fauna at the Seashore. A great learning opportunity for students and adults.

Website: Please visit Habitat Restoration Volunteer Program for more information.

Project Dates: Second and last Sundays of every month, 9am-2pm. We do accommodate large groups on other days and dates.

Site/Location: Bear Valley Visitor Center. Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes Station, CA

Special Instructions: Please RSVP with the Habitat Restoration Volunteer Coordinator. If coming with a group of 5 or more please contact the volunteer coordinator in advance.

What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long pants and shirt that can get dirty, warm layers, sun/warm hat, rain gear, sun block, lunch, snacks, water.

Contact Person: Kevin Sherrill 415-464-5223 kevin_sherrill@partner.nps.gov

Olema Valley Stream Restoration Project 

Point Reyes National Seashore staff would love to have your help in planting native grasses, sedges, and rushes at a stream restoration project in Olema Valley. 

Please join us for a planting party and volunteer appreciation gathering!

Date: Sunday, December 9, 2007.

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (planting)
1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. (refreshments, good cheer and such)

Place: Meet at Bear Valley Visitor Center (9 a.m.)
Bring lunch and water and we will provide post- planting snacks.

Please RSVP to Beth_Eisenberg@nps.gov or call (415) 464-5216

*If you can’t make it on December 9, but would still like to help, please get in touch with Beth Eisenberg at the email and phone number listed above.

Redwood Creek Native Plant Nursery and Stewardship Program

Program Type: Drop-In (groups can also be scheduled during this time)

Day/Date: Wednesdays and Saturdays (except holidays)

Time: 10 am to 1 pm

Site/Location: Redwood Creek Watershed (Muir Woods to Muir Beach), Mill
Valley, CA.

Meeting Spot: RSVP for Meeting Spot information.

Project Description: Help restore a watershed! After restoring seasonal
flooding in a former agricultural field along Redwood Creek, we are
currently regrowing the native riparian forest corridor. The site is
located in one of the Bay Area’s most scenic, accessible, and biodiverse
coastal valleys. Volunteer activities include: seed and cutting
collection, native plant propagation and outplanting, nursery facilities
maintenance, and invasive plant removal.

Min/Max # Volunteers; n/a

Level/Skills/Age requirements: Not appropriate for small children; no
experience necessary.

What To Bring: Sturdy shoes, long pants and shirt that you can get dirty;
warm layer (such as a sweatshirt or fleece jacket); sun hat/warm hat,
depending on weather; rain gear, depending on weather.

Contact Information: Call (415) 383-4390 or email:
RedwoodCreek@parksconservancy.org

Directions: RSVP for Directions.

Steward Days
Every Wednesday 9 - 11 a.m.
Propagate native plants.
Meet at the Exotic Hut on Shellmaker Island.
600 Shellmaker Drive, Newport Beach

Restoration Teamwork
One Saturday each Month 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Help remove invasive plants and plant natives. 
Refreshments and tools provided. 
Different sites around the Upper Newport Bay each month. 
Contact Matt Yurko for more details. 

*Reservations required for groups over five. 

For more information, contact Matt Yurko 
California Coastal Commission: 
949-640-0286; myurko@coastal.ca.gov 
www.coastforyou.org

PROJECT DATE
Every Wednesday (Stewards)
One Saturday each Month (Restoration Teamwork: contact Matt Yurko for
details)

SITE LOCATION
Upper Newport Bay Stewards
To get to Shellmaker Island from North Orange County, take the 405 or 55
Freeway south to the 73 Freeway. Exit the 73 Freeway at Jamboree. Turn
right on Jamboree and go about 3 miles until you get to Back Bay Drive.
Turn right on Back Bay Drive and go about 1/2 mile until you see the
Ecological Reserve. Turn left on Shellmaker Road, go through the gate,
park and come to the Naturalist/Coastal Commission Trailer and Exotic Hut
to your far right.

From South Orange County via the 405 Freeway, exit at Jamboree and turn
left on Jamboree. Follow the North Orange County directions from there.

From South Orange County via the 73 Freeway, exit at University and turn
left. Turn left on Jamboree and follow the North Orange County directions
from there.

Upper Newport Bay Restoration Teamwork
Contact Matt Yurko for site location and details.

SPECIAL NEEDS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and refreshments provided. Email: myurko@coastal.ca.gov
to receive our monthly newsletter.

LIMITATION
Reservations required for groups over five.

WEBSITE
www.coastal.ca.gov

CONTACT Matt Yurko
myurko@coastal.ca.gov
949-640-0286