[Biology-U-L] Snowy Plover Docents Needed

[Biology Undergraduate List]

Hello,
It's that time again! Snowy Plovers are nesting now at Sand's Beach, Coal Oil
Point Reserve! Volunteer Docents and Interns are needed to help protect the
eggs and chicks during the next 5-6 months.

The next volunteer training is on Saturday, April 5th, from 9AM-1:30PM at
the Cliff House, Coal Oil Point Reserve.

The Western Snowy Plover is a small shorebird in need of our help. Habitat
destruction and increased human recreation on beaches have caused dramatic
declines in their populations over the past few decades, leading to their
protection under the Endangered Species Act.

The Snowy Plover Docent Program (SPDP) was started in August of 2001 to assist
in the protection of the Snowy Plovers at Coal Oil Point Reserve, and to raise
awareness of the importance of the preservation of this species and its habitat.
We have been successful thus far because the community's support and commitment
to help out.

The program recruits, trains, and organizes volunteers to become Plover Docents.
Each docent plays a crucial role in the protection of the plovers by educating
beach users about this threatened species and how to use the beach responsibly.
Docents provide a personal and friendly contact for beach users. They promote
public interest and understanding, and in turn, dramatically increase the
effectiveness of other plover management efforts at the Reserve. The
Docent Commitment is only 2 hours per week after the training.

The SPDP operates at Coal Oil Point Reserve, which lies between Isla Vista and
Ellwood shores near west campus. Our office is located near the beach entrance,
across form the Cliff House. The nearest major cross streets are El Colegio and
Storke Road.


For more information or to register for the training, please contact:
Program Coordinator
Jennifer Stroh
805-893-3703
805-880-1195
stroh at lifesci.ucsb.edu

http://coaloilpoint.ucnrs.org

THANK YOU!

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