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October 14, 2006
Least Tern Site Cleanup:

October 22, 2005
Anstine Cleanup:



September 17, 2005
Anstine Cleanup:




July 23, 2005 San Diego River Estuary Cleanup:



June 4, 2005 Silverwood Cleanup:



April 12, 2003 Least Tern Site Cleanup:





Photos by Chris Redfern, Greg Gross & Ann Hannon

How to Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering at San Diego Audubon, please complete the How to Volunteer form and mail it to our office (click here to download the form). You can also call our office at (619) 682-7200 or e-mail Ellen Mosley, our Volunteer Coordinator, at macawmom@cox.net for more information on volunteer opportunities.   Join the San Diego Audubon volunteers and become active.

Tabling Volunteers
Occasional. Assists with outreach and sales at special events, such as EarthFair, San Diego Bird Fest, and employee fairs.

CleanUp Volunteers
Occasional. Assists with removal of invasive plants, removal of trash. At San Diego River, Least Tern Nesting Sites at Mission Bay and Tijuana Estuary, Anstine property in Vista. No experience necessary.

Silverwood Hosts
Welcome guests to our Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary in Lakeside on a Sunday once a year, from 10-4PM (sometimes can depart earlier) while enjoying the relaxing environment of the sanctuary. Outdoors, no experience or birding abilities necessary, just a willingness to enjoy Silverwood and greet visitors. Singles or couples welcome. Some half-days available.

Silverwood Trail/Habitat Crew
Individual or group. Location: our Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary in Lakeside. Assist with trail maintenance or clear away exotic plants. Experience a plus, but not absolutely necessary. Especially needed February - May. Call (619)443-2998.

Salt Works Cleanup, February 25, 2006

Committee Volunteers

Conservation Committee
This committee deals with local conservation issues, deciding the level of involvement and position the San Diego Audubon Society will take. Members also disseminate information to local media pertaining to conservation issues. Great opportunity to learn about Environmental Impact Reports, regional planning, and organizing conservation efforts. Meetings on the last Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at the SD Audubon chapter office.

Anstine Committee
The San Diego Audubon Society 's Anstine Committee is looking for motivated individuals to help perform various tasks aimed at managing and enhancing portions of the 11-acre Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve in Vista. Help is needed to coordinate and participate in volunteer work-days, maintain and control weeds on a regular basis, remove undesirable plants and trees, reduce the amount of fallen limbs into manageable pieces of wood, recycle plant materials for re-use on-site, create hiking trails and trail signs, and develop plans for future activities. If you are such a person, please contact Claude Edwards at (619) 282-8687, or email keps1@flite-tours.com.

Education Committee
Out Education Committee works to bring environmental training to school and community groups. Help us in the development and presentation of classroom and outdoor training.

Social Committee
Help greet guests at our meetings, help arrange the annual banquet, holiday party & volunteer picnic.

Fund Development Committee
The committee has the responsibility of planning the overall fund raising efforts of the chapter in order to meet the financial goals established in the budget or for any special circumstances. Experience preferred.

Speakers Bureau
Occasional. Volunteers to lead group nature hikes, or to speak to groups of children or adults at meetings, trainings. Volunteers will be called on as needed.

Bird Count Volunteers
Participate in monthly bird counts at the Penasquitos Canyon and Lagoon. The counts are done on the first Sunday of the month. Previous experience is helpful, but not required. New volunteers will be paired up with an experienced volunteer. Participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count. Relevant information will be distributed in the fall.

San Diego Audubon Office Volunteers

Office Volunteers Regular Shift
Volunteers are needed for regular 2½ hour shifts, once a week. This position includes answering phones, greeting visitors, assisting with retail sales, and completing projects, such as mailings, filing.

Data Entry Volunteers
Regular shift or occasional. Volunteers needed for accurate data entry into our membership, volunteer and donor databases. Access experience a plus.

Special Projects Volunteer
Occasional. Perform tasks such as posting flyers and running errands. Assists with office mailings.

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