Become a Docent

Be a part of this community-wide program that protects, restores, and informs people about the Watsonville Wetlands.

Docents take part in a six week training program each spring where they learn about the history and geology of the wetlands, discover the rich animal and plant life that can be found there, and gain skills in teaching others about wildlife habitats in the Pajaro Valley.

Training is provided by interesting, knowledgeable instructors and covers the ecology, history, and restoration of the wetlands. Docent training begins February 18^th, 2009. Go to this link to see the detailed schedule. (.pdf 18KB). Go here for a docent application. (.pdf 30KB)

After training, docents give four hours a month with some combination of

• assisting with student field trips,
• assisting in the library of the Patrick J. Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center or acting as host there and in the Wetlands Nature Center,
• leading tours on Watsonville's wetland trails,
• participating in hands-on restoration projects, or
  
• hosting and planning special events.
  

Benefits of becoming a docent

• One year membership in Watsonville Wetlands Watch.
• A subscription to our quarterly newsletter, The Watch.
• A copy of our award-winning book, Watching the Watsonville Wetlands.
  
• Increased knowledge of local wetlands ecology and history.
• Interpretation skills.
• A host of new friends.

To find out more about volunteering or sign up for docent training, please call our Volunteer Coordinator, Kathy Fieberling, at 831-345-1226.