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Newport Bay Naturalists and Friends

www.newportbay.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
•  To educate the public about the importance of the Bay
•  To preserve and restore native habitat
•  To raise funds for these purposes

Contact:
Roger Mallett, Executive Director
Newport Bay Naturalists and Friends
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 640-1751
Fax: (949) 640-1742
info@newportbay.org

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
Orange

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

Topic:
Wetlands, Cultural History, Beaches, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Coastal Access, Boating, Open Ocean/Oceanography

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trip, Nature Trails, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Website, Library/Lending Materials

Speaker/Lecture Series:
Monthly meeting include a speaker

Education Programs:

School Tours: Children rotate between four outdoor stations at which they learn about different aspects of the bay (Ecology, Native Americans, Birds, Mud). Donation of $1 per child is suggested, plus a $10 reservation fee, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 10-11:30 am, at Shellmaker Island. Call (949) 923-2295.

Patch Program: for Girl and Boy Scouts badge requirement, $7 per child. Also programs for Bear Cubs and Brownies, hands-on discovery and crafts, programs are arranged after school and on Saturday (949) 923-2269.

Target Audiences:
4th-6th Grades

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 60

In-Service Training:
To recruit new volunteers a one day introductory training for Associate members is held four times per year. A ten week naturalist training is offered in the autumn. The one day training is a prerequisite for the ten week program.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Naturalist or Associate
  Description:
•  Tours: Walking, canoe, kayak, and electric boat, school groups
•  Administrative: Office work, greeting visitors and selling merchandise at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center
•  Photography: Attend special events
•  Special Events: Work at one of two special events: Earth Day and Coastal Clean Up Day
•  Publicity and Outreach: Talk to Public Education
•  Habitat Restoration: Regeneration projects at the Bay
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Commitment to work 8 hours per month and complete the 10 week training (optional). Interest in the topics and activities listed above.
  Commitment Required:
8 hours per month
  Application/Training:
Use application on website or call
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Rita McCoy
(949) 923-2296
info@newportbay.org


Service Fee:
Published walking tours are free, kayak, canoe and electric boat tours range from $10 to $20. Special request walking tours are $5 per person.

General Services:
Restrooms, Bookstore/gift shop

Parking Availability:
Free parking

Disabled Access:
Most areas are flat and are accessible. Back Bay Drive road is accessible.


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