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(McCormick Sanctuary, Inc. dba)
Acorn Soupe

www.acornsoupe.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
Advancing environmental awareness and human potential to sustain the Earth

Contact:
Jeff Mathy, Assistant Director
Acorn Soupe
1241 Adams Street #1088
St. Helena, CA 94574
Phone: (707) 254-7284
Fax: (707) 224-0104
info@acornsoupe.org

Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional

Counties Served:
Napa, Sonoma

Activities:
Education, Recycling, Conservation, Restoration, Water Monitoring, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Bay & Estuary Habitats, Cultural History, Endangered Species, Energy, Fisheries, Habitat Restoration, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Display, Multimedia, Website, Library/Lending Materials

Education Programs:
Acorn Soupe's school programs offer five experiences throughout the year: two in-class visits and three field trips to private lands and California State Parks. Focuses include Stewardship, Energy Cycles, and Geology. Acorn Soupe also leads restoration projects, interpretive hikes, and steelhead trout raise and release activities.

Target Audiences:
All

Group Size Accommodated:
No limit

Other Languages:
Naturalists/Instructors incorporate Spanish into their lessons and the organization is in the process of converting all publications to a bilingual format.

In-Service Training:
Naturalists:
There is some naturalist/intern instruction available.

Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Varies. Office/operations or development
  When Needed:
Year round
  Qualifications:
Computer and administration skills
  Application:
Email resume and cover letter
  Housing Provided:
No
  Stipend:
Special instances only
  Credit:
Yes
  Contact Name:
Jeff Mathy
jeff@acornsoupe.org


Videos:
For use on site or for loan

CD-Rom:
For use on site or for loan

Slideshows:
For use on site

Service Fee:
Though there is no fee for Acorn Soupe's school programs, classes are asked to contribute funds to offset transportation costs.




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