Opportunity Details
Whale Watch at Bodega Head
The Whale Watch Program was started in 1986 by our Whale Mother, Bea Brunn, to educate the public about the amazing gray whale. The whales begin their journey at their summer feeding grounds off Arctic waters of the Bering, Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, to their winter calving lagoons off Baja California, Mexico, traveling south along the coast. They return after breeding or with their young via the same route, usually closer to shore with the mothers on the outside and the calves closer inland for protection.
Tasks: Whale Watch volunteers help visitors spot whales off the Sonoma Coast. Volunteers interpret the grey whale’s migration and natural history, and provide additional park information to visitors. Read the Whale Watch duty statement for a complete description.
Meeting times: State Parks Volunteer Docents are stationed at Bodega Head on weekends from 10AM – 2PM, January through May.
Training and requirements: New volunteers are required to watch our New Volunteer Orientation Video online. Volunteers will then shadow experienced volunteers until they feel comfortable manning a shift on their own. All new volunteers are required to complete an application which you can access on this page. Give us a call if you would rather a hard copy mailed to your home.
PLEASE feel free to telephone us with any questions! We are happy to help! 707-869-9177 or contact stewards@stewardscr.org for more information.
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Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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