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Pacific Grove Museum
of Natural History

www.pgmuseum.org

Organization Type:
Government Agency

Mission:
To preserve, study, exhibit and interpret the natural history and aboriginal human inhabitants of Monterey County, with special emphasis on the Monterey Peninsula region, for the purposes of public education and scientific research

Contact:
Ron L. Kettlewell, Education Coordinator
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
165 Forest Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Phone: (831) 648-5716
Fax: (831) 372-3256

Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional

Counties Served:
Monterey

Activities:
Research, Education

Topic:
Wetlands, Cultural History, Kelp Forest, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Open Ocean/Oceanography

Educational Resources:
Activity/Learning Kit, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Website, Library/Lending Materials

Speaker/Lecture Series:
Lecture series are held in conjunction with temporary exhibits.

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 60

Other Languages:
Spanish, French: Several exhibits are tri- or bi-lingual

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers, Naturalists, Students/Interns:
Teacher workshops, docent programs, student education

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Point Pinos Lighthouse Docents
  Description:
Running the lighthouse
  When Needed:
All times
  Commitment Required:
3-6 hours/month minimum
  Application/Training:
Contact Museum, full training provided for each program
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Ron L. Kettlewell
(831) 648-5716 x 13

 

Program:
Monarch Butterfly Docent

  Description:
Assisting visitors to the butterfly sanctuary
  When Needed:
During winter months only
  Commitment Required:
3-6 hours/month minimum
  Application/Training:
Contact Museum, full training provided for each program
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Ron L. Kettlewell
(831) 648-5716 x 13

 

Program:
Museum Gift Shop Volunteers

  Description:
Running the Museum Gift Shop
  When Needed:
All times
  Commitment Required:
3-6 hours/month minimum
  Application/Training:
Contact Museum, full training provided for each program
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Ron L. Kettlewell
(831) 648-5716 x 13


Videos:
Numerous natural history videos for loan or onsite viewing, no charge

General Services:
Restrooms, Bookstore/Gift Shop

Parking Availability:
Free public parking around the museum

Disabled Access:
Fully ADA accessible


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