| Last updated on May 7, 2008 |
 Overview
The Native Plant Seed Collection volunteer assists park staff in collecting native grass seed for use in park restoration/conservation projects.
Duties
- Identify native grass, shrub, and forb species such as: Purple Needlegrass (Nassella pulchra), California Fescue (Festuca californica), Coyotebrush (Baccharis pilularis), and Lupine (Lupinus sp.)
- Determine stage of growth of particular native plant species
- Follow seed collection protocols
- Deliver seed to park staff and report back regarding work performed, hours, and location information
Volunteers must have an interest in native plants and possess the ability, desire, and willingness to identify native plant species. Volunteers must be able to hike over occasionally rugged terrain.
Volunteers are required to provide their own personal hiking gear, such as hiking boots, water bottle, small first aid kit, etc.
Schedule and Time Commitment
Volunteers may work independently on their own daily schedules while committing to work approximately 2 times a week for six weeks.
Scheduled weekend work days will also be available to volunteers where they will work up to 4 hours per day. Volunteers participating in these work days are not required to work more than one day at a time. However, volunteers are welcome to work as many of the scheduled work days as desired.
Please contact us (see below) for weekend work day schedules.
Training
Training on specific plant identification, biology, and seed collection protocols will be provided.
Benefits to the Volunteer
The volunteer will receive education on native plant/grass identification and restoration techniques and enjoy the satisfaction in helping to create a native plant/grass seed collection for use in park restoration/conservation projects. The volunteer will also gain personal enrichment and experience working in a national park setting.
Group Type
Individuals and groups up to 15 people are encouraged to participate.
Minimum Age
Minimum age is 7 to 8 years old. Volunteers under 18 must have a signed parental consent form and must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact us (see below) for more information.
Accommodations
Housing and camping/RV sites are unavailable.
Application and Contact Information
Please apply using the link below. For schedules and more information, contact Beth Eisenberg (see below). This opportunity is sponsored by: Point Reyes National Seashore
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Individual |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Large Group (11+) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Children (5-12) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Families |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Occasional |
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Weekends |
| One-Time |
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Weekly |
| Weekdays |
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Contact Person:
Beth Eisenberg, (phone), (email)
Address:
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1 Bear Valley Road
Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956
(See a map) |
Directions:
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Point Reyes is located approximately 35 miles north of San Francisco on Highway 1 along the west coast of California. Travelers may approach the park from the winding scenic Highway 1, either northbound or southbound. You can also reach the park via Sir Francis Drake Boulevard or Point Reyes/Petaluma Road.
Nearest Bus Stop: West Marin Stagecoach at Point Reyes National Seashore, 0 minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.nps.gov/pore/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm
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