Field Trip Docent Training Series

Register for AFC’s Field Trip Docent Training Series at the Rosemont Preserve in La Crescenta! Led by local experts, our trainings 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 from all over LA County throughout the school year!

Field trips take place at Rosemont Preserve from September through June, on Wednesday to Friday mornings, and last approximately 1.5 hours. To participate as a docent, volunteers should have general availability during this time frame and are asked to lead a minimum of four trips over the course of the school year.

Native Plant Training
Wed., September 9, 9:00AM-11:30AM
Learn about our regional native plants from Kyle Cavazos, AFC’s Program Director. AFC’s native plant training covers identifying plants, adaptations to our climate, and uses of plants by Indigenous communities.

Avifauna Training
Thurs., September 10, 9:00AM-11:30AM
Learn about our local avifauna from TJ Hastings, Occidental College Avian Biology Teaching Assistant and former AFC intern. AFC’s avifauna training teaches you about the birds commonly seen at Rosemont Preserve and dives into species identification and avian evolution.

Geology Training
Fri., September 11, 9:00AM-11:30AM
Learn about our local geology from Doug Given, USGS Geophysicist and PCC Geology Professor. AFC’s geology training covers a wide variety of concepts from plate tectonics to watersheds to the rock cycle.

If you cannot attend any of these training dates but are interested in becoming a docent, please email our Program Director, Kyle Cavazos, at kylecavazos@arroyosfoothills.org.

To learn more about our Field Trip Program, visit our Request a Field Trip page.