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| Subject: Open House to Recruit Volunteers for the Haystack Rock Awareness Program | |
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Author: Elaine Keling (Volunteer Coordinator) |
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Date Posted: 12:00:06 03/28/07 Wed Friends of Haystack Rock Seeks Volunteers Friends of Haystack Rock invites YOU to expand your horizons, make new friends, achieve a better understanding of the connections among living things and share your enthusiasm and knowledge with visitors from aroundthe world. The Friends group works with the City of Cannon Beach in supportof the popular Haystack Rock Awareness Program (HRAP), an exciting and well-known stewardship program established in 1983. This year Friends of Haystack Rock is hosting a Volunteer Open House to give interested citizens an idea of how HRAP works and what volunteers can do in support of this unique program. Members of the Friends group will welcome visitors to the Open House, a "drop-in" affair, on Saturday, May 19, 2007, from 9 am until 1 pm, in the Council Chambers at Cannon Beach City Hall (169 E. Gower Street). Participants in this FREE EVENT will be able to take a guided tour of intertidal areas at Haystack Rock (10 am only), learn about tidepool etiquette, get a brochure filled with information on fascinating creatures that live in the Marine Garden and National Wildlife Refuge, get a copy of HRAP's schedule on the beach, get lists of recommended books, pamphlets,videos, etc., see photos of people at work on the beach and talk with experienced volunteers about exciting opportunities both on the beach and behind the scenes. Aspiring interpreters who want to work with the public must be at least 16 years old but need not have a background in marine biology or previous experience in interpretive activities. Interpreters-to-be will receive both classroom training (Saturday, June 2, 2007) and additional hands-on experience on the beach with HRAP staff orexperienced volunteers. New volunteers who work behind the scenes may also receive training for specific duties. Refreshments will be available and door prizes awarded during this 4-hour event. Registration is not mandatory and implies no commitment but would allow us to estimate how many materials to have on hand for the event. If you wish to preregister, call or e-mail Elaine Keling, Volunteer Coordinator, by Thursday, May 10, 2007 (phone: 503-717-8788; e-mail:ekeling2002@yahoo.com). Please include your name and some form of contact information. Participants who wish to take the intertidal tour should bring waterproof clothing and boots and arrive by 9:45 am. Friends of Haystack Rock fosters stewardship by opening minds to the magic of Haystack Rock through adventure, exploration and discovery. To learn more about Friends of Haystack Rock, visit our website(www.friendsofhaystackrock.org). [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |