Register for AFC’s Fall Field Trip Docent Training Series at the Rosemont Preserve! Our trainings are led by local experts and are an opportunity to become knowledgeable on the native plants, geology, and bird species of our region. With these skills, you can help connect youth to nature by guiding field trips for K-12 students throughout the school year! In addition to trainings, we offer optional review sessions where you can test your knowledge, practice guiding tours, and learn techniques for working with young students. Volunteers must attend each training day and be available to lead at least four (4) trips each school year. Trips take place Wednesday-Friday mornings at Rosemont during the school year (typically from September – June).

To register for ALL trainings please click HERE.

Native Plant Training
Mon., Aug 19, 8:30AM-11:30AM
Learn about our regional native plants from AFC Land Manager Tim Martinez. AFC’s native plant training covers identifying plants, adaptations to our climate, and uses of plants by Indigenous communities.

Native Plant Material Review
Tues., Aug 20, 8:30AM-10:30AM
Shadow AFC Program Coordinator Kyle Cavazos on a trial Native Plant Field Trip. Opportunity for docents to review materials, practice leading tours, and learn effective youth engagement techniques. (Optional)

Geology Training
Mon., Aug 26, 8:30AM-11:30AM
Learn about our local geology from Geophysicist Doug Given. AFC’s geology training covers a wide variety of concepts from plate tectonics to watersheds to the rock cycle.

Geology Material Review
Tues., Aug 27, 8:30AM-10:30AM
Shadow AFC Program Coordinator Kyle Cavazos on a trial Geology Field Trip. Opportunity for docents to review materials, practice leading tours, and learn effective youth engagement techniques. (Optional)

Avifauna Training
Thurs., Sept 5, 8:30AM-11:30AM
Learn about our local avifauna from birder and researcher Jodhan Fine. AFC’s avifauna training teaches you about the birds commonly seen at Rosemont Preserve and dives into species identification and avian evolution

Avifauna Material Review
Fri., Sept 6, 8:30AM-10:30AM
Shadow AFC Program Coordinator Kyle Cavazos on a trial Avifauna Field Trip. Opportunity for docents to review materials, practice leading tours, and learn effective youth engagement techniques. (Optional)