South Yuba River Citizens League

2024 Salmon Naturalist Sign Up

September 25th - November 21st, 2024

Thank you for your interest in volunteering as a Salmon Naturalist this year! Please sign up for the Orientation Training and the On-River Training. You can then sign up for volunteer shifts during our Salmon Expedition Field Trip season. We ask that you sign up for a minimum of 3 field trips. 

The Orientation Training is held at the SYRCL office from 5pm to 6:30pm on Sept. 25, 2024 and will cover the following: 

  • Overview of Salmon Expeditions
  • The role of the Salmon Naturalist
  • Requirements of the Salmon Naturalist
  • The curriculum and training materials
  • How to sign up for volunteer shifts
  • Questions

The On-River Training is held in Smartsville on the lower Yuba River from 9am to 3pm on Sept. 26, 2024 and will cover the following:

  • Run through of the entire field trip
  • Opportunities to practice teaching
  • Questions 

Salmon Expedition Field Trip Sign Ups: Trips run Monday through Friday, Sept. 30 to Nov. 21 

  • Sign up for a minimum of 3 shifts
  • Arrive at Parks Bar at 8:30am
  • Assist with field trip and facilitate activities 
  • Assist with before and after field trip logistics 

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