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San Bruno Mountain Watch

www.mountainwatch.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit, Citizen Group

Mission:
To conserve and share with local residents young and old the outstanding open-space, Native American cultural sites, and endangered species habitat resources of San Bruno Mountain, San Mateo County.

Contact:
David Schooley, President
San Bruno Mountain Watch
P.O. Box 53
Brisbane, CA 94005
Phone: (415) 467-6631
Fax: (415) 467-6631
sanbruno@mountainwatch.org

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
San Francisco, San Mateo

Activities:
Education, Advocacy, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration

Topic:
Cultural History, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species

Educational Resources:
On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Publications, Exhibits/Displays

Speaker/Lecture Series:
Speakers will deliver slideshow presentations and discussions on the natural history of San Bruno Mountain and its value as an open-space resource in a culturally diverse, urbanized metropolitan region.

Education Programs:
We offer service learning experiences in habitat restoration; appreciation hikes and field trips; provide slideshow presentation and discussions; and distribute a variety of literature on various topics regarding San Bruno Mountain’s biological, cultural, and open-space resources.

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

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Habitat Restoration Crew Member
  Description:
Does field work to control invasive non-native plant species
  When Needed:
Year-round, especially spring
  Qualifications:
Moderate physical strength and vitality
  Commitment Required:
Usually Weekends
  Application/Training:
Teamed with experience crew leaders; learn by doing
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
David Schooley
(415) 467-6631
(510) 843-3661


 

Program:
Group Hike Leader

  Description:
Takes school and adult groups on moderately strenuous hikes
  When Needed:
Year-round, especially during school year weekdays
  Qualifications:
Moderate physical strength and vitality, personable but able to handle youth
  Commitment Required:
Highly variable
  Application/Training:
Infomal, discuss with David Schooley
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
David Schooley
(415) 467-6631
(510) 843-3661


 

Program:
Slideshow Presentation Speaker

  Description:
Delivers presentations to school and adult groups, some local travel
  When Needed:
Year-round, especially during the school year weekdays
  Qualifications:
Articulate, good public speaker
  Commitment Required:
Weekdays and evenings helpful
  Application/Training:
Informal, discuss with David Schooley
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
David Schooley
(415) 467-6631
(510) 843-3661


 

Program:
Citizen Outreach Volunteer

  Description:
Conducts door-to-door information canvassing and/or literature distribution at public events
  When Needed:
Weekends, especially during the summer
  Qualifications:
Basic familiarity with our issues; able to talk with the public
  Commitment Required:
Weekdays and evenings helpful
  Application/Training:
Informal, discuss with David Schooley
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
David Schooley
(415) 467-6631
(510) 843-3661


 

Program:
Office Volunteer

  Description:
Helps with administrative and clerical tasks like mailings, copying, etc.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Moderate ability to handle detail; dependable
  Commitment Required:
Highly variable
  Application/Training:
Informal, Discuss with David Schooley
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
David Schooley
(415) 467-6631
(510) 843-3661


General Services:
Restrooms, Telephone

Parking Availability:
On-street parking and lot behind office

Public Transit Access:
Sam Trans line stops in Brisbane


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