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DOCENT TRAINING
Open To The Public
First Assistant Lightkeeper’s House History:
Saturday, February 4th, 10 a.m. to noon. Explore the history,
restoration and stories of those that lived and worked at Point
Cabrillo. Meet downstairs at The First Assistant Lightkeeper’s House
(East House). Contact: Ginny Wade (wwade@mcn.org).
Frolic History: Saturday February 4th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Connect the history of the Frolic to its impact on Point
Cabrillo, Mendocino and California. Meet upstairs at the First Assistant
Lightkeeper’s House (East House). Contact: Robert Becker
(rbecker@cal.net).
If you want to attend both trainings on February 4th, bring a sack lunch for the break.
Restoration History and Lighthouse History: Saturday
February 11th, 1-4 p.m. Learn the history of our working
Lighthouse. New and returning docents encouraged to attend. Meet
upstairs at The First Assistant Lightkeeper’s House (East House).
Contact: Kath Disney-Nilson (seakath1@sbcglobal.net). Or Tanya Smart
(Tanya.Smart@comcast.net).
Marine Science Docent Training: Saturday February 18th,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experience the Marine Science exhibit and learn
about the organisms that live in the salt water aquarium. Meet upstairs
at The First Assistant Lightkeeper’s House (East House). Bring a sack
lunch. Contact: Sarah Grimes (zewa@mcn.org) or David Flaim
(davidflaim1@gmail.com).
IMPORTANT! Please schedule your Marine Science Whale Festival shift with Caroline Schooley, 964-9460 or schooley@mcn.org.
Whale Docent Training: Saturday February 25th, 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. This training will highlight the biology, physiology and
current conservation issues surrounding the California Gray Whale as
well as interpretive techniques for outdoor naturalists. Docents
and naturalists from other groups are welcome to attend. Meeting place: IMPORTANT!
We are meeting at Mendocino College, Fort Bragg Center (previously
known as College of the Redwoods). 1211 Del Mar Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.
Room 120. Bring a sack lunch. Contact: Tanya Smart,
(Tanya.Smart@comcast.net).
Lens Tour training/refresher: Saturday February 25th, 3
p.m. to 4 p.m. Discover how the 3rd Order Fresnel Lens, Federal
Aid to Navigation functions today and its history. Be a part of the team
that helps with lens tours, a significant source of income for Point
Cabrillo. You MUST RSVP ahead of time if you want this
training. Contact: Steve Nilson (snilson_mendo@sbcglobal.net).
(underline between nilson and mendo)
Set Up: Help get Point Cabrillo Light Station ready for
the Whales and their Watchers – contact admin@pointcabrillo.org for
flexible dates and times.
2016 Counts: 40,552 Visitors at the Lighthouse
and 4,703 Volunteer Hours !
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