Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District Volunteer Newsletter
January - February 2017
Upcoming Volunteer Enrichments Volunteer Carmel River Watershed Recognition Saturday, January 14 9AM- 11:30AM Garland Meeting Room Celebration Lorin Letendre, Director of the Carmel River Watershed Conservancy, is passionate about preserving and enhancing the watershed. In addition to leading the LGO! Carmel River Watershed driving tours, he has been Saturday active in the dam removal project, Carmel River Task Force and researching the history of the area. March 11 Archaeology of Carmel Valley Time & Saturday, February 11 9AM- 11:30AM Garland Meeting Room Location TBA Gary Breschini, archeologist will discuss the impact of the Sobranes Fire on fragile local archaeological sites. For over 40 years Gary and his wife, Trudy Haversat, have explored, dug, researched, and identified local artifacts telling the story of the Esselen and Rumsen Indians - the
earliest residents of Carmel Valley.
Join 7th Graders on a visit to Palo Corona Ranch Jackie Nelson
MPRPD is seeking volunteer support.
Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District is partnering with the Carmel Middle School to host 210 middle school students at Palo Corona Regional Park (PCRP) on Wednesday, March 1 through Friday, March 3, 2017. Each day, 70 students will walk from the middle school to Inspiration Point for lunch; then break-out into smaller groups to discover the history, ecology and restoration efforts along the Carmel River watershed. The event hours are from 9:00 am- 2:30 pm.
Entering its third year of the “Monterey Bay Outdoor Education Field Program,” Carmel Middle School teachers, educators and volunteers take the entire 7th grade to Elkhorn Slough Reserve, Point Lobos and previously Garland Ranch Regional Park. The acquisition of Rancho Cañada opens up the opportunity to pilot the program at PCRP thus, developing limitless potential for future outdoor education programs at the site.
The curriculum for this interactive, hands-on program is in the developmental stages and will be completed by mid-January 2016. Volunteers are welcome to join in designing the activities and/or helping lead the fieldtrips on March 1, 2 or 3.
For more information please contact:
Jackie Nelson (831) 372-3196 x 109 or [email protected]. January / February 2017 Volunteer Newsletter Page 2
Volunteer – Annie Holdren- Following the Thread by Jeanie Wells
Annie Holdren sees a thread going through her career. When confronted with complicated information, she enjoys figuring out what’s relevant—and inter- esting. “I loved analyzing data!” exclaimed Annie, when talking about her PhD work and subsequent job as a medical data analyst. After doing archaeologi- cal excavations at historically documented “Carib” sites in the West Indies, she found that analyzing artifacts was far from straightforward. She turned to social network analysis, and found patterns that formed the basis for her dissertation at UCLA.
As she was finishing graduate school, Annie married and moved to Monterey. Her first job made use of her analytical skills. But after having a baby she sought a more flexible schedule. A dear friend, who knew her as a writer that loved science, lured her away to write a national science curriculum for ele- mentary schools. She took on other curricula projects and found a passion for writing that makes the complicated clear and for developing hands-on activi- ties that prompt students to ask their own questions.
Annie’s husband, Craig, a “Renaissance Man” is an architect, and an artist/ illustrator, mushroom collector, free-diver, and lover of nature. Annie and Craig met in her home town of Palo Alto, CA and have raised three daughters, Alexis, Maya, and Makaira. His work brought them to the Monterey Peninsula, where Craig’s first office was across the street from the PG Museum of Natural History.
She was working on a science curriculum at the time and trying out ideas in her daughters’ classes. That lead her to bringing classes to the PG Museum. She noticed that everything was behind glass, and so she created ways for students to have hands-on experiences related to the exhibit topics. In 2007 the museum seemed about to close. Fortunately, it was saved by a newly formed non-profit in a public-private partnership with the city. They hired a new Director and also hired Annie to develop the education and volunteer programs. She held enrichments for volunteers, worked with teachers to understand what they wanted on school field trips, and came up with ways to give all visitors hands-on opportunities. Through this, she began to work on the museum’s actual exhibits.
After getting the programs off the ground, Annie focused on exhibits entirely. “I love designing exhibits and writing exhibit text” It takes skill to hone exhibit labels that get to “the heart” of the information, the important part, the part that interests the reader and makes them want to learn more. She says, “It’s wonderful to be able to give this to the public, so everyone can understand the beauty and connections between humans and nature.”
She is now working as a freelance Interpretive Writer and Exhibit Designer. Her current project is for a Riparian Conference at UC Davis next fall. She is coordinating and curating an art aspect for scientists to help show them how art and science interact. She will be helping scientists share their information artistically, both visually, and through participation and performances.
Our staff have recruited Annie for her expertise in interpretive writing and exhibit design. The first challenge, our small exhibit at the Visitor’s Center. She started helping us with our art exhibits and is now helping to identify interpretive threads that might weave through future exhibits’ text and interactions. “I’m also working on versions of a sign to interpret the steelhead/riparian art piece we display in the Visitors Center.”
She’s sharing her expertise in these specialty areas as a volunteer and plans to attend more Volunteer meetings to meet other volunteers. Annie lights up with enthusiasm for nature and creating interpretive experiences. She is a great asset to our efforts. Don’t miss an opportunity to learn more from her. When you meet Annie, you too will discover many great stories if you “follow her thread”. January / February 2017 Volunteer Newsletter Page 3
Marina Dunes Preserve A Brief History Article excerpted from MPRPD website Marina Dunes Preserve (MDP) is currently a 62 acre parcel. Though no evidence exists to say that the site was explicitly used by the Ohlone people prior to European contact, it is safe to say that these dunes, in general, were used exten- sively by them. What impacts may have occurred would have most likely been limited to foot paths. After WWII the dunes began to see heavy use.
In 1983, the site of MDP was just an abandoned sand mining site with a lot of off-road vehicle damage. A proposal to convert these dunes into a large-scale resort hotel failed and the opportunity to purchase the property for coastal public access was realized. The property was purchased by MPRPD to enhance and protect public access to the Monterey Bay seashore and restore native vegetation to the site for more natural habitat con- ditions. The District’s first act was to remove the old sand processing plant. The foundations can still be seen on the ocean side of the dune. Volunteer enrichment Nov 2016 dune walk
Since 1990, MPRPD has slowly and steadily been restoring the area. Local visitors enjoy the property primarily as an access way to the beach. Access follows the old sand mining roadway.
Interpretive aspects of the dune habitat
Harsh, sunny, windy, blowing sand, salt air, sand drains water quickly Fore dunes - most exposed to elements- wind, salt air, sand, short plants Mid dunes - In trough areas plants are a little taller Hind dunes– most protected from elements; here plants grow even taller
Ways the native plants and animals have adaptations to survive and thrive in this harsh environment. Flowers, leaves collect moisture (dew) White under leaves to reflect the sun’s rays - Lizardtail Sticky stems and leaves collect sand to use like an armor for protection from wind and sun - Sand verbena Many animals live in burrows
Threatened and endangered species: Western Snowy plover; Smith’s blue butterfly; See plant species below (purple)
Partial Plant Species List Cryptantha leiocarpa Coast Cryptantha Abronia latifolia Yellow Sand Verbena Dudleya caespitosa Liveforever Abronia umbellata Pink Sand Verbena Ericameria ericoides Mock Heather Achillea millefolium Yarrow Erigeron Glaucus Seaside Daisy Agoseris apargioides var. eastwoodiae Eastwood's Agoseris Eriogonum latifolium Coast Buckwheat Ambrosia chamissonis Beach Burr Eriogonum parvifolium Dune Buckwheat Armeria maritima Sea Thrift Eriophyllum staechadifolium Lizardtail Artemisia californica California Sagebrush Erysimum ammophilum Coast Wallflower Artemisia pycnocephala Sagewort Erysimum menziesii Menzies’ Wallflower Astragalus nuttallii Rattleweed Eschscholzia californica California Poppy Atriplex leucophylla Saltbush Gilia tenuiflora ssp. arenaria Monterey Gilia / Sand Gilia Baccharis pilularis Coyote Bush Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Monterey Cypress Cakile maritima Sea Rocket Heterotheca grandiflora Telegraph Weed Calystegia soldanella Beach Morning Glory Leymus mollis American Dune Grass Camissonia cheiranthifolia Beach Primrose Lotus scoparius Deerweed Cardionema ramossisimum Sand Mat Lupinus chamissonis Silver Beach Lupine Castilleja latifolia Indian Paintbrush Nuttallanthus texanus Blue Toad-flax Chorizanthe pungens Monterey Spineflower Phacelia ramosissima Branching Phacelia Corethrogyne filaginifolia California Beach Aster Poa douglasii Sand Dune Bluegrass Crassula connate Sand Pgymy Polygonum paronychia Beach Knotweed Croton Californicus Croton January / February 2017 Volunteer Newsletter Page 4
Call for “Let’s Go Outdoors!” Guides and Instructors Jackie Nelson
Let’s Go Outdoors!
Tis the season to begin planning for the Spring/Summer 2017 Let’s Go Outdoors! guide. We invite you to share your passion for the outdoors and interests in nature-related programs with the public.
We are now looking for new hikes, programs and activities and adding new dates for our popular programs from past guides. The catalog’s season will run from late April through early October.
You know the sites and have created some of the best programs. We hope you’re looking for- ward to sharing your skills and special expertise with the others, too.
If you know of a dynamic individual or organization that is uniquely suited to teach a class or lead an activity pertaining to the outdoors for the MPRPD, please share the information with them. The “Call for Instructors” will also be advertised, posted on Facebook, MPRPD web pages and sent out via email in January.
Please send your ideas to Jackie Nelson by Friday, January 20. Please feel free to contact Jackie to discuss your ideas. You can contact her by phone at 831-372-3196, extension 109 or by email at [email protected].
Operations and Maintenance Division Update Caine Camarillo
Marina Dunes Preserve
Ranger Staff is transitioning the Marina Dunes Preserve south entrance from a temporary closure to a permanent closure. This means constructing permanent wood fencing at the beginning of the trail leading to the beach, replacing the low-hanging single-rail metal gate with a three-rail wooden gate, installing signage directing visitors to the north entrance for beach access, and eventually removing the vertical fencing leading to the beach. MPRPD is working with the City of Marina and the California Coastal Com- mission to determine the most appropriate use of this site going forward.
Garland Ranch Regional Park
Soil conditions following the recent rains are ideal for trail work. Staff is working on drainage improvements on sections of Waterfall trail and Mesa Trail. All seasonal footbridges have been removed.
Palo Corona Regional Park
Staff also added road base to saturated areas of Palo Corona Trail (road) that were exposed and left unfinished as a result of the parking lot construction. This work will continue over winter, weather permitting.
Mill Creek Redwood Preserve
The American Conservation Experience (ACE) trail crew will “spike” camp at Mill Creek during trail reconstruction this spring. This will require reconstruction of the water system to facilitate showers. Staff has begun designing and building the system to be installed with the help of inmate crews. This water system will also serve as a source of water for fire protection during the summer months.
Thank you Volunteer Trail Monitors for keeping staff informed of trail conditions, downed trees and limbs, erosion and other trail and safety issues. January / February 2017 Volunteer Newsletter Page 5
Sid Ormsbee Fire Lookout on Pinyon Peak By Elizabeth Barratt, CVHS Historian
Visible for miles, the whitewashed Sid Ormsbee Fire Lookout sits perched atop a 2,249-foot mountain ridge overlooking the sprawl- ing Santa Lucia Preserve. The local landmark, which did duty for close to a half-century, was named for Second Lieutenant Sidney C. Ormsbee, a State Forest Ranger from Santa Cruz, who lost his life in Italy during World War II.
Born in Oakland on April 6, 1916, Ormsbee moved to Santa Cruz when young. He graduated from Santa Cruz high School in 1936 and attended San Jose State College, where he majored in forestry engineering. He worked as a forest ranger in Felton until the out- break of World war II. Following training as an aviation cadet, he was commissioned in 1942 in the Army Air Corps. He was sent to North Africa, where he participated in the Tunisian campaign. On August 16, 1943, he was killed when his plane was shot down after flying a bombing mission over Sicily during the Allied invasion. He is buried in Santa Cruz. The Ormsbee Fire Lookout station was constructed in 1948. A plaque honoring its namesake was placed at the station the following year. Although decommissioned from fire observation service, the tower was designated for preservation in 2010 when it was registered as number 883 on the National Historic Lookout register and number 93 on the California register.
The ridge on which the tower is located, known as Pinyon Peak, is located just south of Snivleys Ridge, above Garland Ranch Regional Park. The mountaintop is one of two peaks thus named in Monterey County. Its anglicized name, accord- ing to Donald Clark in “Monterey County Place Names,” is supposed to refer to the Spanish word, pinion, for the edible pine trees in the area. A similar sounding Spanish word, penon, which means large rock or rocky mountain, has been sug- gested by historians the likely word origin. It has been postulated that the spelling confusion came from the early settlers who couldn’t differentiate the word sounds. Since the area around the fire tower is strewn with craggy outcroppings, the latter interpretation of “stony” might make more sense.
During the years the fire station functioned it was occupied seasonally from the first of May until November each year. The four-story, 30 foot tall structure has a 256 square foot floor area cab that contained living quarters as well as an observation area. The design enabled the operator to both live and work on the premises. Besides windows around the cab perimeter a catwalk surround allowed for 360-degree outdoor visibility for fire observation.
For a ranger on seasonal duty at the fire tower, the day followed a specific dawn to dusk routine. Every two hours, there were 12 stipulated landscape points that the lookout was required to observe. Three times a day, the lookout also had to descend the stairs and check nearby weather measuring equipment and make a report. If an airplane was flying in the vi- cinity, the lookout had to identify it and telephone in a report. Daily records were kept on all required checks on fire, weath- er and airplane spottings.
In the event of an actual fire, the lookout determined its exact location via a device known as an Osbourne Fire Finder. Similar to surveyor's equipment, the finder used a topographic map centered on a horizontal table with a circular rim and two sightings apertures. The instrument was set up inside the observation room and functioned to pinpoint fires at great distances. Once accurately located, information on the blaze was telephoned into the CALFIRE Carmel Hill Station. In ad- dition, a short wave radio enabled the ranger to communicate with firefighters who were called in to work both on the ground and in the air.
Records are scant regarding the exact year the tower ceased to function. According to Monterey County historical property assessment, the general consensus is that the lookout was in use until about the end of 1985.
The structure itself was almost lost in 1996, when the fifty-year lease between California Department of Forestry and Fire protection and the property owners was about to expire. At that time, the unused building had weathered, needed repairs and had suffered damage by vandals. A cooperative agreement to save the structure was reached. Repairs and asbestos removal were completed, the building was refurbished, and a fresh coat of paint was applied.
Now a designated historical landmark, the Sid Ormsbee Fire Station continues to grace Carmel Valley landscape, providing a focal point for hikers and artists drawn to its commanding presence atop a prominent local mountain crest. January / February 2017 Volunteer Newsletter Page 6
January 2017 Environmental Education & Volunteer Programs Calendar
DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION LEADERS
Thur., Jan. 5 Star Party: Look up at the night sky and revel in its vast mysteries. As GRRP VC Astronomers, the sky darkens the moon, planets and other celestial wonders will be 5PM-7PM A. Weiss revealed. Come and join us as amateur astronomers share in their Need knowledge of the cosmos. Volunteers Fri., Jan. 6 Twilight Hike through the Park: A twilight-to-sunset hike at Palo Co- PCRP R. Berg rona Regional Park. Experience a variety of habitats that provide both 4:30PM-6PM M. Dainton permanent and seasonal homes for a surprisingly wide range of wild- life. Elevation gain: 250ft. Distance: .5-3.5 miles. Ages 10-Adult.
Sat., Jan 7 Bring in the New Year – Outdoors! Join local physicians that special- Ryan Ranch Drs. C. Lee & ize in Family Medicine, Wellness and Preventive care. Develop a J. Edmonds 10AM-11AM healthy lifestyle during this supportive outdoor experience. Encourage S. Pummell yourself to get out and get healthy today. Choose from a .25 or 1.8 A. Weiss mile walk. All ages. Sat., Jan 7 Nature Night Hikes: Meet at dusk and venture into the park for a 2-3 PCRP R. Berg hour night hike. Switch off the flashlight, let your eyes adjust, and use 5:30PM-8PM P. Struckman heightened senses while exploring your nocturnal side. Elevation gain: Need co-lead 300-800 ft. Distance 3-3.5 miles. Ages 12-Adult.
Sat., Jan. 14 Volunteer Meeting/Enrichment: Carmel River Watershed GRRP L. Letendre 9AM-11:30AM Lorin Letendre, Director of the Carmel River Watershed Conservancy Meeting Rm MPRPD Staff will talk about the “The Carmel River Watershed”. Sat., Jan. 14 Fun of the Find: Geocaching Hike: Seek out some of the secret GRRP VC R. Berg caches hidden within Garland Ranch Regional Park. This adventure 1PM-3PM Need co-lead includes and provides basic geocaching instruction and handheld GPS units. Elevation gain: 200-600 ft. Distance: 2.5-4.5 miles. All Ages.
Wed., Jan. 18 Native Plant Garden Volunteer Day! This family friendly environ- GRRP D. Wyatt ment is designed to showcase the importance and value of local native 10AM-12PM Garden S. Mitchell plants. Come help maintain this beautiful garden! All ages. M. Gale Thur., Jan. 19 Frog Pond Walk and Talk: A family-friendly walk around Frog Pond Frog Pond J. Callahan Wetland Preserve sharing stories about the history of this land and 4PM-6PM Preserve R. Berg about the vast array of wildlife that make their permanent and seasonal homes here. Elevation gain: 50 ft. Distance 1.5 miles. Ages 8-Adult.
Sat., Jan. 21 Mushroom Mania! Embark on an intriguing exploration into the varied GRRP P. Carpenter mushroom habitats of Garland Ranch Regional Park. Gain a new per- 10AM-1PM Meeting Rm. R. Berg spective on these mysterious life forms by investigating and identifying J. Callahan these fascinating fungi with a local expert. Ages 13-Adult. Weather dependent.
Sat., Jan 21 Secret Life or Pacific Chorus Frogs: Discover the life and habitats of Frog Pond V. Hemingway the Pacific chorus frog from egg to tadpole to adult. Learn to speak Preserve 3PM-4:30PM M. Dainton frog language. Game-play teaches us ways tadpoles protect them- selves in the water. This adventure includes a hike around the pond searching for our amphibian friends and exploring the frog’s habitat. Ages 4-10. Sat., Jan 28 Mindful Meditation in the Park: Mindfulness meditation cultivates PCRP K. Dutcher awareness of whatever is taking place within and around us; our 10:30AM- R. Berg thoughts and emotions, the sounds of birds, the warmth of the sun. 11:30AM Guided sitting meditation, mindful walking and informal discussion.
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February 2017 Environmental Education & Volunteer Programs Calendar
DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION LEADERS Fri., Feb. 3 Twilight Hike through the Park: A twilight-to-sunset hike at Palo PCRP R. Berg 5PM-6:30PM Corona Regional Park. Experience a variety of habitats that provide both P. Struckman permanent and seasonal homes for a surprisingly wide range of wildlife. Elevation gain: 250ft. Distance: .5-3.5 miles. Ages 10-Adult.
Sat., Feb. 4 Geocaching for Seniors: Learn the basic instructions in geocaching PCRP A. Quattlebaum 10AM-12PM and how to use GPS units for clues to find these hidden stashes while Need Co-lead walking the lower loops of the park. Enjoy the scenery and wildlife of the old “Fish Ranch.” This exciting worldwide game isn’t only for the young- sters. Distance: 1.5-2.5 miles. Elevation gain: 200-600 ft. Ages 55+.
Sat., Feb. 4 Nature Night Hikes: Meet at dusk and venture into the park for a 2-3 PCRP R. Berg 6PM-8:30PM hour night hike. Switch off the flashlight, let your eyes adjust, and use P. Struckman heightened senses while exploring your nocturnal side. Elevation gain: Need Co-lead 300-800 ft. Distance 3-3.5 miles. Ages 12-Adult. Sat., Feb. 4 Palo Corona Birding Hike: Join amateur birders on this informative PCRP Rick Berg 8AM-11AM hike traversing Palo Corona Regional park’s lower trails in search of resi- Need Facilitator dent and migratory birds. Elevation gain: 250 ft. Distance: .5 - 3.5 miles. Ages 10-Adult. Wed., Feb 8 Palo Corona Lower Loops For Seniors: Meander through open PCRP A. Quattlebaum 10AM-12PM meadows and coastal chaparral as you enjoy this 3-hour moderately K. Blau paced hike. Explore oak-crowned knolls across gently sloping hillsides R. Berg with expansive views of the ocean. Elevation gain: 250 ft. Distance: 3.5 miles. Ages 55+. Sat., Feb 11 Volunteer Meeting/Enrichment: Archaeology of Carmel Valley GRRP G. Breschini 9AM-11:30AM Gary Breschini, archeologist will discuss the impact of the Sobranes Fire Meeting D. Wyatt on fragile local archaeological sites. Rm. Sat., Feb 11 Owls of Monterey County: Your evening introduction to owls begins GRRP B. Elliott 5PM-9PM with general biology, including the calls and identification of our eight Meeting K. Simpson local species. After darkness settles, we’ll scout their natural habitats Rm. that may be busy with annual breeding activities. Elevation gain: 200 ft. Distance 2-3 miles. Includes 1 hr break before the night hike. Thur., Feb 16 Carmel River Watershed Tour: Effects of Wildfires: The Carmel River GRRP CR Watershed 9AM-1:30PM was once considered one of the top 10 endangered rivers in the nation. Parking Conservancy, Learn about the Carmel River watershed and how the Soberanes Fire is Lot MPRPD Staff affecting it. Explore our connection of the river, geology, plants and Facilitator animals. This driving tour includes stops at the Los Padres Dam, provided Garland Ranch Regional Park and Carmel lagoon. Ages 13-Adult. Thur., Feb 16 Frog Pond Walk and Talk: Take a family-friendly walk around Frog Frog J. Callahan 4PM-6PM Pond Wetland Preserve. While we’re walking, we’ll share stories about Pond R. Berg the history of this land and about the vast array of wildlife that make their Preserve permanent and seasonal homes here. Elevation gain: 50 ft. Distance 1.5 miles. Ages 8-Adult.
Sat., Feb. 25 Mindful Meditation in the Park: Mindfulness meditation cultivates PCRP K. Dutcher 10:30AM- awareness of whatever is taking place within and around us; our R. Berg 11:30AM thoughts and emotions, the breeze, the warmth of the sun. Guided sitting meditation, mindful walking and informal discussion. Ages 16-Adult.
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Garland Visitor Center Schedule January 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 New Years Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 -12 10-12 Lee W 10-12 Kathie B 10-12 10-12 10-12 Lee W 10-12 Steve B 12 -2 Joellen B 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 Randy M 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Randy M
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Volunteer Mtg. 10-12 Stef P 10-12 Lee W 10-12 10-12 Cath F 10-12 Kathie B 10-12 Lee W Lorin Letendre 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 10-12 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 12-2 Mitchell M & S 2-4 15 16 MLK Holiday 17 18 19 20 21 10-12 10-12 Steve B 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 Lee W 10-12 Steve B 12-2 Joellen B 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10-12 Stef P 10-12 Lee W 10-12 10-12 Cath F 10-12 Matt C 10-12 Max Y 10-12 Steve B 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 Max Y 12-2
2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Max Y 2-4
29 30 31 10-12 Stef P 10-12 Lee W 10-12 12-2 12-2 12-2
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Garland Visitor Center Schedule February 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 10-12 10-12 10-12 Lee W 10-12 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 Randy M 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Randy M
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Volunteer Mtg. 10-12 9-11 10-12 10-12 Cath F 10-12 Laura B 10-12 Lee W Gary Breschini 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 10-12 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 12-2 2-4
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 Matt C 10-12 Lee W 10-12 Sharon & 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 Michael M 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 12-2 Steve B 2-4 Kathy S
19 20 21 22 23 23 24 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 Cath F 10-12 Laura B 10-12 Lee W 10-12 Steve B 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 12-2 Kathy S 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4
26 27 28 10-12 10-12 10-12 12-2 12-2 12-2 Please sign up to staff the Visitor Center! 2-4 2-4 2-4
MONTEREY Preserving and Protecting Parks and Open Space PENINSULA
REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT Volunteers help visitors at Garland Visitor Center!
Thanks to the Volunteers who help staff the Garland Visitor Center: Laura Bayless, Volunteer Coordinator MPRPD, Admin Office Laurie Benner, Kathie Blau, Steve Bloch, Joellen Bruce, Matt Connors, Cath Farrant, 60 Garden Court, Suite 325 Monterey, CA 93940 Kathryn Hannay, Everitt Keneipp, Isabelle Magana, Randy May, Gerrie Mejia, Sharon Mitchell, Michael Mitchell, Stef Pummell, Kathy Simpson, Dave Sullivan, Lee Warner, Phone: 831-659-6065 email: [email protected] Andy Weiss, Jeanie Wells, Gordon Williams, and Max Yeaman.
Volunteers get the public outdoors with programs and Hikes in MPRPD’s Parks and Preserves.
Volunteers provide many activities for all ages in MPRPD’s open spaces. Thanks to
the Volunteers who help us learn from each other and connect people to the outdoors: Laura Bayless, Laurie Benner, Rick Berg, Kathie Blau, Julie Callahan, Matt Connors, Mary Dainton, Carol Evans, Cath Farrant, Carol Greenstreet, Kathryn Hannay, Everitt Keneipp, Lisa Mosebach, Vicki Phillips, Stef Pummell, Kathy Simpson, Paulette Struck- man, Vicki Thomas, Lee Warner, Andy Weiss, Jeanie Wells, and Lee Warner.
Volunteers help keep our trails safe
Thank you Volunteer Trail Monitors for keeping Ranger staff informed of downed trees and limbs, erosion and other trail and safety issues: Laurie Benner, Matt Connors, Isabelle Magana, Randy May, Vicki Phillips, Paul Pilotte, Ann Quattlebaum, and Andy Weiss.
Volunteers help maintain Signs, Patio & Garden
Thanks to Volunteer Naturalists Laura Bayless, Laurie Benner, Kathie Blau, Steve Bloch, Mary Gale, Isabelle Magana, Gerrie Mejia, Vicki Phillips, Stef Pummell, and Lee Warner.
Thank you Outreach Volunteers
Thanks to volunteer, Andy Weiss who staffed the Pebble Beach Zombie Run & Safety Fair Outreach Booth.
Please welcome new volunteers: Annie Holdren & Everitt Keneipp
The MPRPD Staff thank you for all you do for Parks and Open Space!
Environmental Education Staff Schedules:
Debbie Off December 29 - January 2, 2017 Jackie Off December 26 - January 3, 2017
If you need assistance please call the Ranger On Duty:
December 26-Janaury 1st Nico de Paolo 831-242-0146