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Yolo Basin Foundation

www.yolobasin.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
Yolo Basin Foundation is dedicated to the appreciation and stewardship of wetlands and wildlife through education and innovative partnerships.

Contact:
Mary Jean "Corky" Quirk
Yolo Basin Foundation
P.O. Box 943
Davis, CA 95617
Phone: (530) 758-1018
Fax: (530) 757-4824
cquirk@yolobasin.org

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Placer, Sacramento, Solano, Yolo

Activities:
Education, Conservation, Restoration

Topic:
Wetlands, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Publications, Newsletters, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Website, Library/Lending Materials, Speaker/Lecture Series

Education Programs:
•  "Discover the Flyway" program for schools
•  "Wild About Wetlands," classroom resource kits
•  "Flyway Nights Lecture Series," 1st Wednesday of the month from November through April
•  Teacher Training, Project Wet
•  "Wetland Plants of the Vic Fazio Wildlife Area" brochure
•  "Walking tour of the Yolo Demonstration Wetlands" brochure
•  "Yolo Flyway," periodic newsletter
•  Monthly public field trips to Vic Fazio Wildlife Area
•  Volunteer programs
•  Teacher workshops about wetlands

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

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 60

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
Become a Wildlife Area Information Guide, Flyway Assistant, or Field Trip Ambassador. Help out at special events, or help us with our Web work.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Interest and skills
  Commitment Required:
Varies based on job, usually a few times a month
  Application/Training:
Apply online or call
  Contact:
Corky Quirk
(530) 758-1018
cquirk@yolobasin.org


Internship Opportunities

  Program:
Flyway Assistant
  Description:
Assist YBF staff and teachers with learning activities on classroom field trips to the Yolo Demonstration Wetlands and the Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area; assist students with spotting scopes, binoculars, and bird identification; checking in and out field materials; limited interpretation (identify, describe, explain).
  When Needed:
September-May
  Qualifications:
College Student or above with a background in biology, wetland habitats, or education
  Application:
Call the office
  Number of Interns:
4
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
Yes
  Credit:
Depends
  Contact Name:
Corky Quirk
(530) 758-1018
cquirk@yolobasin.org


Slideshows:
•  Birds of Yolo County

General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area

Parking Availability:
Yes


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