Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve Seeks Workers
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger
With all the rain Southern California has had to start 2019, this is setting up to be a banner year for wildflowers, and it may be the best in years for people to visit the California poppy fields.
But it you want to be a part of it, then become a volunteer. The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is looking for volunteers for the 2019 spring wildflower season, which runs from March 1 to Mother’s Day, which is May 12.
earn about the wildflowers, wildlife, history and volunteer duties at the training, and then meet people from around the world that have come to see our beautiful wildflowers! Volunteer opportunities include staffing the visitor center and gift shop, walking the trails, and/or leading tours.
A minimum average of eight hours per month is required and scheduling is flexible. You must also attend a two-day training session on Feb. 2 or Feb. 9.
Volunteers may range in age from student to senior citizen, and no experience or prior knowledge is required. Volunteers must be interested in learning, and have a positive, friendly attitude. New volunteers must attend both training days and pass a background check.
and a minimum average of 8 hours per month is required (scheduling is flexible). Call (661) 946-6900 or email Jean.Rhyne@parks.ca.gov for more information or to sign up for the training.
When: 9 am – 3 pm, Saturdays February 2nd and 9th (new volunteers must attend both days)
Where: Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, 15101 Lancaster Road, Lancaster.
Directions: From Hwy 14, go west off the Avenue I exit and continue 15 miles. Avenue I turns into Lancaster Road; the reserve is on the right.
From Hwy 138, go south on 170th Street West and left on Lancaster Road. The reserve is on the left.
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