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Environmental Center of
San Luis Obispo County (ECOSLO)

www.ecoslo.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
ECOSLO strives to support and create resilient, healthy natural systems and life styles in San Luis Obispo County. We are committed to a sustainable future while working to improve our quality of life and economic vitality in our communities. Through education, advocacy, and community building, ECOSLO acts to protect the natural environment and environmental health on the Central Coast.

Contact:
Morgan Rafferty, Executive Director
Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo County
1204 Nipomo Street (cross street Marsh)
P.O. Box 1014
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 544-1777
Fax: (805) 544-1871
info@ecoslo.org

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
San Luis Obispo

Activities:
Research, Education, Advocacy, Policy, Conservation, Restoration, Regulation, Water Monitoring, Water Pollution Prevention, Coastal Cleanups

Topic:
Wetlands, Beaches, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Open Ocean/Oceanography

Educational Resources:
Posters, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Nature Trails, Publications, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Library/Lending Materials

Speaker/Lecture Series:
Speakers on current topics in which the organization is involved

Education Programs:
In partnership with the City of San Luis Obispo, we run a docent program called Natural San Luis, which offers nature hikes where trained docents offer information on local natural history. We also produce resource lists for creek care and local and state environmental groups.

Target Audiences:
Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Students, General Public

Other Languages:
Our pesticide and hazardous home materials brochures and presentations are given in Spanish as well as English. We also offer pesticide safety training in indigenous Mexican languages at our Santa Maria office.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
SLO Stewards
  Description:
Trail work parties, tree plantings, maintenance, riparian restoration, and creek clean-up
  When Needed:
Weekly
  Qualifications:
Willing to work outdoors, get dirty, and work hard
  Commitment Required:
2-4 hours per activity
  Application/Training:
Details and demonstration on planting and trail maintenance
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
info@ecoslo.org
(805) 544-1777


 
Program:
Adopt-A-Trail
  Description:
Any interested organization, group or individual can adopt their "own" section of trail. Duties will vary depending upon the trail, but typical maintenance includes: picking up litter, removing fallen branches, trimming encroaching vegetation, inspecting trail for problems, and submitting monthly reports.
  When Needed:
Flexible
  Qualifications:
Do you like working outdoors? Do you like occasional team work to tackle a big job? Do you like to give something back to your community? Can you walk, bend, lift, observe? Then you have what it takes to be a trail volunteer!
  Commitment Required:
Volunteers are asked to perform regularly scheduled maintenance of at least once a month and a minimum of one year of service.
  Application/Training:
After your trail adoption is approved, ECOSLO will train the group leader, group or individual to perform trail maintenance tasks safely and provide you with a Trail Volunteer Handbook. All volunteers are required to read, understand, and abide by the guidelines in this handbook and all other County Park rules and ordinances.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Holly Sletteland
holly@ecoslo.org
(805) 544-1777


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Research, project coordination, writing organization of materials, and presentations
  When Needed:
Spring and Fall
  Qualifications:
Dedication to environmental causes, articulate, not afraid to investigate issues
  Application:
Contact the Environmental Center
  Number of Interns:
1-2
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
No
  Contact Name:
info@ecoslo.org
(805) 544-1777


  Description:
School Garden Program
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Interest in working on behalf of school children
  Application:
Contact the Environmental Center
  Number of Interns:
1-2
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
No
  Contact Name:
info@ecoslo.org
(805) 544-1777


Videos:
For loan

Audio Tapes:
For loan

Public Transit Access:
Near public bus station



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