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Channel Islands National Park

www.nps.gov/chis

Organization Type:
Government Agency, National Park

Mission:
To preserve and to educate about the natural and cultural resources of the Channel Islands National Park, consisting of the five nothernmost Channel Islands and one mile of ocean around each island.

Contact:
Yvonne Menard
Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 658-5725
Fax: (805) 658-5799
yvonne_menard@nps.gov

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, Ventura

Activities:
Research, Education, Recycling, Enforcement, Policy, Conservation, Tourism, Recreation, Restoration, Regulation, Water Monitoring, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Bay & Estuary Habitats, Beaches, Boating, Coastal Access, Coastal Processes, Cultural History, Endangered Species, Energy, Fisheries, Habitat Restoration, Invasive Species, Islands, Kelp Forest, Marine/Estuary Reserves and Sanctuaries, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Rocky Intertidal, Sand Dune Habitats, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watershed Hydrology, Wetland, Wildlifes

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Posters, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Program, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Publications, Brochures, Guidebooks, Exhibits/Displays, Multimedia, Website, Large Community Events

Speaker/Lecture Series:
Rangers and educators avaliable for schools and community groups

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Students, General Public, Road Scholar

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 100

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
Volunteers needed in all aspects of park management and operations
  When Needed:
All year
  Qualifications:
Variable
  Commitment Required:
Variable
  Application/Training:
Training done by the organization
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
(805) 658-5739


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Dependant upon student interest, avaliable in most aspects of park management
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
College enrollment
  Application:
Contact the park
  Number of Interns:
Variable
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Stipend:
Possibly
  Credit:
No
  Contact Name:
April Rabuck, Supervisory Park Ranger
(805) 658-5739


Videos, CD-ROM, Slideshows:
All park AV resources can be viewed and downloaded online at www.nps.gov/chis under Photos & Multimedia

Slideshows:
For use on site
Variable topics

General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Bookstore/Gift Shop, Telephone, Visitor Center Exhibits, Park Film, Native Plant Garden, Island Campgrounds

Parking Availability:
Good public parking

Disabled Access:
Wheelchair access to visitor center, assisted learning device for film and exhibits, tactile maps


This Resource Directory is a product of the California Coastal Commission's Public Education Program

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