Overview
The Stream Team volunteer assists park staff in improving fish habitat for federally listed coho salmon and steelhead trout through streamside restoration.
Duties
- Plant native plants
- Construct, remove and maintain fences along creek habitat
- Remove non-native plants
- Perform habitat monitoring
Volunteers must be able to perform moderate physical labor. Work may involve hiking over uneven terrain, bending, pulling, and lifting.
Proper field attire is required (close-toed shoes, long pants, and layers) as work may involve exposure to poison oak, ticks, temperature extremes, wind, rain, and fog.
Schedule and Time Commitment
Stream Team work days are generally scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month from approximately December through April. Work days last five hours from 9am until 2pm.
The Stream Team is a drop-in program where volunteers are not required to work more than one day at a time. However, volunteers are welcome to work as many of the Stream Team days as desired.
Currently scheduled workdays include:
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Please contact us (see below) to confirm workdays.
Training
On-the-job training
Benefits to the Volunteer
Volunteers will gain knowledge of habitat restoration techniques and will enjoy the satisfaction in helping to enhance habitat for federally endangered and threatened species of coho salmon and steelhead trout.
Group Type
Individuals and groups up to 15 people are welcome. Larger groups may schedule work days for the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month.
Minimum Age
All ages are encouraged to attend, however, children under 14 will need adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 must have a signed parental consent form. Please contact us (see below) for more information.
Accommodations
Housing and camping/RV sites are unavailable.
Application and Contact Information
Please apply under the "Current Opportunities" listing. You may also confirm your participation or request more information by contacting Erin Brown at 415-464-5206 or by email.
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