Help inspire others to cherish and protect our coast by becoming a Duxbury Docent!
Docents protect the Duxbury Reef’s sensitive intertidal habitat and marine life by educating visitors about the wonders they discover on the reef, protective tidepooling practices, and California’s marine protected areas (MPAs).
Thank you for your interest in joining the Duxbury Docent Team. Stay up to date on future opportunities through EAC's social media and online newsletter.
Docent Training Information
2025 session
Training Dates
Friday - Sunday January 24 - 26, 2025
Saturday and Sunday, February 8 - 9, 2025
If bad weather cancels, additional dates: February 22 - 23
Volunteer Requirements
Be at least 18 years old.
Commit to at least 6 months of service with two 2-4 hour scheduled shifts per month (low tides in daylight).
Contribute to community science data.
Attend each scheduled training date.
Attend at least one team check-in meeting per year.
Be able to move about comfortably on the slippery and uneven surface of the intertidal area.
Why Participate?
Make a Meaningful Impact
By becoming a docent, you'll play a vital role in protecting and educating others about the delicate ecosystems of Duxbury Reef and West Marin.
Expand Your Knowledge
Gain valuable insights into local marine life, geology, and conservation efforts through hands-on training and collaboration with experts, including:
Duxbury Reef flora and fauna
Intertidal zonation
Reef ecology and geology
Anthropogenic impacts
Tide pooling etiquette
California Marine Protected Areas and relevant regulations.
MPA Watch community science
Docent skills & program expectations
Connect with Community
Join a vibrant network of individuals who share your passion for nature, education, and preserving our planet for future generations, and share that knowledge with the visiting public, students, and more.
Enjoy Unique Experiences
As a docent, you'll get exclusive opportunities to explore and engage with one of the most beautiful natural areas in Marin County.
Resources Provided
Training manual, Quick ID Chart, Field Guides, Docent uniform items, MPA Brochures, Datasheets, and MPA Watch resources, additional training and enrichment, quarterly program check-in meetings, and online shift scheduling calendar.
Data Collection
Docents are expected to complete a Shift Report and conduct an Marin MPA Watch survey during their shift that provides important information on visitation and activities conducted on the reef that inform management of Duxbury Reef.
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