Whale Watch Volunteer Training

The Whale Watch Public Education Program was started in 1986 by our Whale Mother, Bea Brunn, as a response to the public’s growing concern and awareness of the fragile relationship with the dwindling population of remaining whales. In this training you will learn about Pacific Gray Whale physiology, migration, breeding habits, and other interesting facts to discuss with the public. Docents are stationed at Bodega Head on weekends from January through May. The Whale Watch Volunteer Training is designed to support new Stewards volunteers to become active members in a longtime growing movement of conservation science and volunteer activism.

Training Schedule: December 9th, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 10:00 AM to 12:30PM indoor orientation. 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM bring your lunch. 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM onsite visit at Bodega Head.

Time(s) and Location(s): From 10AM to Noon, at the Bodega Grange Hall, 1370 Bodega Ave, Bodega Bay, CA 94923, or attend virtually via Zoom. From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Bodega Head Parking Lot (West). Bodega Head West Parking Lot.

Cost: Free!

Instructors: Norma Jellison (Whale Watch Program Coordinator), Richard and Colleen Draffin, Jeff Goldman, Richard Shipps, California State Parks, and Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods Staff.

Photo: Sonoma Coast Whale Watch