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Bureau of Land Management
Fort Ord

www.blm.gov/ca/hollister/fort_ord

Organization Type:
Government Agency

Mission:
The BLM manages land at the former Fort Ord under the mandates outlined in a community based habitat management plan.

Contact:
Eric Morgan
Bureau of Land Management, Fort Ord
20 Hamilton Court
Hollister, CA 95023
Phone: (831) 394-8314
Fax: (831) 394-8346
emorgan@ca.blm.gov

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Monterey

Activities:
Conservation, Tourism, Recreation, Restoration, Resource Management

Topic:
Wetlands, Cultural History, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff

Educational Resources:
Maps, On-Site Programs, Brochures

Education Programs:
The BLM offers periodic nature hikes in cooperation with the California Native Plant Society.
BLM works cooperatively with the California State University Monterey Bay Watershed Institute on volunteer programs and education/outreach programs.

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 100

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Habitat Restoration
  Description:
Volunteers collect native plant seed and help germinate the seeds within a greenhouse. Volunteers plant native seedlings on BLM lands at Fort Ord.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Ability to use hand tools
  Commitment Required:
Varies
  Application/Training:
Contact the BLM or the California State University Watershed Institute.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
BLM- Bruce Delgado (831) 394-8314
or
Watershed Institute, Drew Ready (831) 582-3686


 

Program:
Volunteer Patrol

  Description:
Mountain bike, equestrian, or hiking
Volunteer would work as part of the Monterey Bay Bicycle, Equestrian Trail Assistance Team (BETA). The volunteers patrol BLM lands for the purpose of educating public land visitors, explaining rules and regulations, first aid response, and trail assistance.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Ability to safely ride or operate a horse or mountainbike or hike for medium distances. Ability to read maps, operate radio, work with the public.
  Commitment Required:
Varies
  Application/Training:
Contact the BETA president for additional information
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Joe Rodgers
(831) 722-2125


 

Program:
Trail Maintenance Volunteer

  Description:
Volunteer would help maintain recreational trails which would include trimming back branches from trail, installing water bars, filling ruts, and replacing signs.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Ability to operate pruning shears, shovels, and other hand tools
  Commitment Required:
Varies
  Application/Training:
Contact the Fort Ord Project Office
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Eric Morgan
(831) 394-8314


 

Program:
Rare Plant Inventories and Weed Control

  Description:
Volunteers inventory BLM lands for rare plants and help control weeds by removing them.
  When Needed:
Spring, Summer, Fall
  Qualifications:
Ability to read maps and operate hand tools
  Commitment Required:
Varies
  Application/Training:
Contact the Fort Ord Project Office
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Bruce Delgado
(831) 394-8314


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
See volunteer activities; duties are similar
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Application:
Contact the BLM
  Number of Interns:
Varies
  Housing Provided:
Yes
  Paid:
No
  Stipend:
Yes
  Credit:
Yes
  Contact Name:
BLM
(831) 394-8314



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