Volunteer training begins for Poppy Reserve Wildflower season
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California State Parks is now accepting volunteer applications for the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve’s 2015 wildflower season (March through May). Learn about the wildflowers, wildlife, history and volunteer duties at the 2-day training in February; volunteer opportunities include staffing the visitor center and gift shop, walking the trails, and/or leading tours. Meet people from around the world that have come to see our beautiful California poppies, and after the wildflower season, enjoy fun volunteer activities with new friends!
No experience or prior knowledge is required. Volunteers may range in age from student to senior citizen, must be interested in learning, and have a positive, friendly attitude. Applicants must complete training and fingerprinting before volunteering, and a minimum 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 and receive an application packet.
It looks like we’ll have a great bloom this year with all the rain we’ve already received, so we’ll need a lot of help this year!
Meet at A. V. Calif. Poppy Reserve, 15101 Lancaster Rd, Lancaster. Saturd;ays from 9-3 p.m., Feb. 21 and 28 (must attend both days)
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.
