Curious about the Western Snowy Plovers at Ocean Beach? Want to learn more about the plovers and how you can help protect their habitat?
Join us to learn about the Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards program.
The goal of this program is to educate visitors and the community about Western Snowy Plovers and other wildlife at Ocean Beach and how to enjoy the area while minimizing disturbances to wildlife and habitat. We'll set up a spotting scope for folks to view the Snowy Plovers at a safe distance and have a field guide on hand with more information.
Volunteers are also welcome to bring supplies to remove trash from the area. If you would like to do so, we recommend bringing a bucket, gloves and a trash picker if desired.
We recommend all volunteers bring the following:
Filled water bottle (for hydration); Java Beach cafe, near our meeting spot, offers complimentary water
Sun protection (hat/sunscreen)
Jacket/layers (the weather can change quickly, dress in layers)
NPS volunteer gear (if you have it)
Meet at the Judah street entrance to Ocean Beach (map link) at 10 am.
The plan is to work our way down the beach from Judah to Lawton, setting up the spotting scope once we locate the Snowy Plovers. We'll also set up our A-frame sign with program information and chat with interested passersby. Then we'll then turn back and walk to stairwell 28, where we'll combine the contents of any buckets into a trash bag and leave for to pick-up. We'll cover ~ 1 mile.
Spots are limited, so please RSVP: https://luma.com/sppa_11-28