Point Cabrillo Light Station

Volunteer and Docent Training Schedule 2012

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The Point Cabrillo Light Keeper’s Association is proud to announce our upcoming History, Marine Science and Whale Docent training schedule for 2012. These excellent opportunities are coming your way in February 2012.

The Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. It’s a tremendously fun place to be. You may volunteer in the 1909 Light House, help with Whale Festival (March 3-4 and 17-18, 2012), take visitors on tours of the 300-acre State Park and Nature Preserve (June-Labor Day), interpret Marine Science, help in the office with data entry and volunteer record keeping, or show off and interpret the history of the First Assistant Light Keeper’s Home.

Whether you are an existing volunteer or want to explore opportunities at Point Cabrillo Light Station, plan to attend one or all of the activities listed below. Even if you aren’t sure you want to join the crew, come and check us out, learn something new, meet some of our current volunteers and enjoy yourself.

2012 Docent Training Schedule

Saturday, February 4^th, 10am to 12 noon

East House Docent Training/Refresher:

Learn the history, restoration and stories of those that lived and worked at Point Cabrillo. Meet at The First Assistant Light Keeper’s House Museum (East House). Contact: Ginny Wade at wwade@mcn.org or Kevin Williams at kevin@futuredecisions.com.

Saturday February 4^th, 1 to 3 pm.

Lighthouse History Docent/Refresher:

Learn how to interpret a 100 year old working Light house from experienced docents. New and returning docents encouraged to attend to share, refresh and inspire new volunteers. Meet at the First Assistant Light Keeper’s House Museum (East House). Contact: Kath Disney-Nilson, seakath1@sbcglobal.net.

Saturday February 11th, 10am to 2pm.

Whale Docent Training/Refresher:

The Whales are coming and we need folks to point them out to visitors. If you want to be the person with all the answers or just learn more about whales, then come to the PCLK Whale Docent Training. This training will highlight the biology, physiology and current conservation issues surrounding the California Gray Whale as well as interpretive techniques for outdoor naturalists. Docents and naturalists from other groups are welcome to attend. Meet at The First Assistant Light Keeper’s House Museum (East House). Bring a sack lunch. Contact: Tanya Smart, wrismart@mcn.org

Saturday February 18th, 10 to noon.

Frolic History and Walk Docent:

Learn about or refresh your knowledge of the history of the Frolic and its impact on Point Cabrillo, Mendocino and California. Meet at the First Assistant Light Keeper’s House Museum (East House). Contact: Robert Becker, rbecker@cal.net.

Saturday February 25^th, 1 to 4pm.

Marine Science Docent Training

A healthy ocean is very important to all of us - particularly those of us who live here. If you volunteer to be a docent at our beautiful aquarium, you'll learn about local marine life, and how to discuss it with visitors. No experience necessary - just a love of nature.

Meet at The Smithy. Contact: Caroline Schooley, schooley@mcn.org or Nancy Kleiber nkleiberca@mac.com

Whale Festival Set Up:

Help get Point Cabrillo Light Station ready for the Whales and their Watchers – contact Tanya Smart at wrismart@mcn.org for flexible dates and times.

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