Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve Docent Training

The 2012 LCWP Docent Training begins on March 24

Docents led walks of the Preserve are offered every Saturday at 10am from May through October.

Our LCWP Docent Training Program is free with both classroom and on-site training. Training includes classes, nature walks and digital presentations all taught by our Teaching Team made up of SFBG senior docents, educators and resource professionals and covers topics including, the flora and fauna of a wetland, wildlife, geology, ecology, cultural history and more.

Trainees are required to spend time at the Preserve, observing docent tours and interpretive presentations.  In order to achieve full docent status, trainees are expected to attend all classes. Trainees may miss no more than three sessions, which must be made up. Upon successful completion of the training, trainees can begin volunteering as a docent. You are welcome to browse through the 2012 training outline below.  The trainings changes from year to year and we encourage experienced docents to attend annually.

If you are interested, please register below and we will contact you with further details. Contact Fran Cole, Outreach Director, for more information. Docent training is also scheduled for the Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve >>

In the meantime, if you would like to pursue other volunteer opportunities at SFBG, begin by either completing the volunteer application online or by printing and sending a Volunteer Application form to the office. Volunteer Application Form >> (PDF 48.2 kb)

Register for Docent Training Program

2012 Docent Training

DAY ONE: Saturday, March 24
9am to 3pm – at Santa Fe Greenhouses (conference room). Click here for directions >>
Overview of SFBG and the Preserve with audio visual presentations
Flora and fauna of a wetland
SFBG Membership information
Light refreshments.  Bring your lunch.

DAY TWO: Saturday, April 14
9am to 3pm – at Santa Fe Greenhouses (conference room). Click here for directions >>
Wetland review with added presentations
Birds of the Preserve
Introduction to Herbarium and Plant Gallery
Light refreshments.  Bring your lunch.

DAY THREE: Saturday, May 5
1pm – on site at the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve
Policies and Procedure with Role Playing
Interpretive Trail Walk
Water provided

DAY FOUR: Saturday, May 26
8am to noon – on site at the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve
Life at the Preserve: plants, birds, habitat, pond life, geology & more
Presentations & Nature Walks
Water provided

DAY FIVE: Saturday, June 9
8am to noon – on site at the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve
Life at the Preserve: plants, birds, habitat, pond life, geology & more
Presentations & Nature Walks
Water provided

DAY SIX: Saturday, July 7
8am to noon – on site at the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve
Life at the Preserve: plants, birds, habitat, pond life, geology & more
Presentations & Nature Walks
Water provided

DAY SEVEN: Saturday, August 11
8am to noon – on site at the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve
Life at the Preserve: plants, birds, habitat, pond life, geology & more
Presentations & Nature Walks
Water provided