www.dunescenter.org
Organization Type:
Non-Profit
Mission:
The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center promotes the conservation and restoration of the Guadalupe-Nipomo dunes ecosystem through education, research and the support of cooperative stewardship.
Contact:
Kanani Fox, Operations Manager
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center
1055 Guadalupe Street
Guadalupe, CA 93434
Phone: (805) 343-2455
Fax: (805) 343-2455
info@dunescenter.org
Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional
Counties Served:
San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara
Activities:
Research, Education, Recycling, Recreation, Restoration, Resource Management
Topic:
Bay & Estuary Habitats, Beaches, Coastal Processes, Cultural History,
Endangered Species, Habitat Restoration, San Dune Habitats, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries,
Open Ocean/Oceanography, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Wildlife,
and all science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields of study, physics, chemistry, ecology, environment, biology
Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks,
Field Trips, Nature Trails, Newsletter, Brochures, Website,
Library/Lending Materials
Education Programs:
The Dunes Center offers education programming for in the classroom, in the field, afterschool and summer programs to reach underserved audiences in the local community. Our science programs are all aligned with the CA State Science Standards and provide a unique hands on experience for our local youth.
Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public
Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 100
Other Languages:
Spanish: Some written materials, some translations (bilingual docents)
In-service Programs:
Teachers, Naturalists, Students/Interns, Docents/Volunteers, General Public:
Our education programs provide docent training, intern training in our education programming, teacher in-service training, and we partner with the service learning program within the Santa Barbara County Education Office.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please see website for more information at www.dunescenter.org/support/volunteer.html.
Internship Opportunities
Please see our website for more information at www.dunescenter.org/aboutus/internships.html.
Service Fees:
Education program pricing varies for in-class and field trips.
Visitors Center Admission $2.00
Afterschool/Summer Programs free of charge.
General Services:
Restrooms, Bookstore/Gift Shop, Telephone
Parking Availability:
Selected parking available for up to 15 vehicles, turn around for RVs and buses.
Public Transportation:
Guadalupe Flyer
Disabled Access:
Access to visitors center first floor, restroom disabled access, disabled parking available.
