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Cayucos Land Conservancy

www.cayucoslandconservancy.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
The purpose of the CLC is to operate a nonprofit organization for acquisition, preservation and management of open space and passive recreational use property and to conduct and promote educational and community awareness programs in furtherance of maintaining the quality of life in Cayucos and its environs.

Contact:
Greg Bettencourt
Cayucos Land Conservancy
P.O. Box 336
Cayucos, CA 93430
Phone: (805) 995-1675
gmbett@charter.net

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
San Luis Obispo

Activities:
Education, Conservation

Topic:
Beaches, Coastal Access, Endangered Species, Habitat Restoration, Sand Dune Habitat, Rocky Intertidal, Wetlands, Wildlife

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Cayucos Bluff Walkers
  Description:
Bluff Walkers will walk all or part of the Estero Bluffs State Park on a regular basis. The goals of the program are:
1. To observe and describe current conditions and use of the open space.
2. To serve as a presence to encourage respect for the area, and
3. To describe resources including aesthetic values.
The Walkers will walk on their scheduled days, keep a journal with observations on numbers of people, wildlife, dogs (leashed and unleashed), trail conditions, amount of trash, safety issues etc. They report their observations to a designated person. Walkers will also engage others in conversation as appropriate regarding the property and its resources.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Be able to walk the property and maintain an observer’s journal
  Commitment Required:
As volunteered
  Application/Training:
Signup and conference with coordinator as arranged
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Mary Bettencourt
gmbett@msn.com
(805) 995-1675


 

Program:
Villa Creek Greeters

  Description:
Greeters will spend their shift at the parking area/entrance to Villa Creek.
The goals of the program are:
1. To provide education to both locals and visitors.
2. To provide a low-key, non-threatening presence that will encourage use of the area, which supports a healthy plover population and that discourages use that is damaging.
3. To support and extend the efforts of the State Parks monitor, biologist and rangers in protecting the plovers and their habitat.
Distribute educational materials to receptive visitors.
  When Needed:
March-September
  Qualifications:
Be able to engage visitors in a pleasant conversation regarding plover protection
  Commitment Required:
As volunteered
  Application/Training:
Attend informational meeting or contact and conference with coordinator as arranged. View informational video.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Mary Bettencourt, gmbett@msn.com, (805) 995-1675
Lisa Schwennicke, (805) 995-2934


Parking Availability:
Parking areas exist off Highway 1 at regular intervals along the length of the property.




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