To the Crew, Good views up at Cabrillo. Reptiles are on the move so you have chances to appreciate their iridescence. We had the pleasure of observing a rattlesnake eat a lizard outside the break room last week. Be aware of their presence when you are out and about the Park. Hope you are all having fun “Going Wild” during National Parks Week. I am … Continue reading Lord What Fools These Mortals Be!
Hello TPERP VIP’s, We now have 3 additional VIP radios. Tavio and I added one to the main case in the interp library/office area with all the others. Two additional ICOM radios will be on single charger units in the NRMAS Field office (the office next to mine) for now. They should still be signed out at the main sign out location in the library. … Continue reading TPERP – Radio Update
Hello TPERP Volunteers, Although the low tide season is winding down, we are gearing up for some behind-the-scenes projects. These are projects that will help us interpret the natural resources in the coastal area of the park, both in the tidepools and out, with the focus being the education table. (If you’re interested in learning more about these projects, please ask Bonnie for a copy … Continue reading TPERP Projects & Education Table
Hello TPERP Volunteers, There is still plenty of room to sign up for shifts next week and into the weekend. We are coming up on some of our last low tides of the season. There will only be a handful in April and May. I did get a glimpse of blooming surfgrass on the last low tide out in Zone 2. There’s sure to … Continue reading TPERP Next Week – Permits
Roger began volunteering at Cabrillo National Monument in 2004 after retiring from his career as an east coast college professor. He found retired life lacked structure and even a bit boring, and he knew that volunteering would bring back some structure and occupy his time. Roger visited the tidepools one day and saw the sign seeking volunteers, so he signed up and started his volunteer … Continue reading Featured VIP: Roger C.
The tidepool education table is a brand new visitor contact station located near the entrance to the tidepool trail. Rangers and park volunteers spent countless hours planning, preparing and building a physical space for education and interpretation of this precious natural resource, which continues to face many challenges. One of the greatest threats to this rare habitat comes from humans. The lower, west, coastal side … Continue reading Tidepool Education Table
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