September 1, 2023
Greetings!
Summer is winding down, and yet our calendar is shimmering with updates, events, and volunteer opportunities. From hiking challenges to beach cleanups to our biggest event of the year, we're sure to see each other in the park soon!
Warmly,
Zoe Duerksen-Salm
Communications & Grants Manager
Party on the Pacific Plate
Tickets have sold out for this year's Party on the Pacific Plate event! We are so thankful to all who have sponsored and purchased tickets. If you would like to join the waitlist for event tickets, please email Zoe at zoed@ptreyes.org. Hope to see you there!
Interested in joining the event as a volunteer? Email our amazing Volunteer Coordinator Suzanne at suzanned@ptreyes.org for details.
Welcome Tule Elk Sponsor!
We're grateful to the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria for their $50,000 to support Party on the Pacific Plate. The new Tule Elk Sponsor level was made in honor of the special relationship they have with the park and in appreciation for the way PRNSA has worked with the Tribe to support tribal youth programs over the last year. Thank you to artist and author Obi Kaufmann for the Tule Elk and event-wide artwork.
We're Hiring!
Retail Manager
We're hiring a full-time manager to lead and supervise operations at three retail outlets at Point Reyes Visitor Centers. Park stores are an extension of the national park experience, and we pride ourselves on helping park visitors create lifelong memories. We're seeking a passionate leader who will be responsible for all store functions related to running retail stores including but not limited to achieving sales and high customer service ratings. 

Application accepted until September 8, 2023 via our job portal.
Volunteer Manager
The Volunteer Manager position is a new role created to help expand volunteer programming, improve volunteer support and management, and develop an integrated, inclusive, and sustainable parkwide volunteer strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to use creativity and vision to build from the ground up, developing a new program with deep community and conservation impacts and lasting significance at Point Reyes.

Application accepted until September 18, 2023 via our job portal.
Tomales Point Comment Period
NPS Photo / Anela Kopshever
The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public comment for the proposed Tomales Point Area Plan and environmental assessment that will update management of the area.The NPS has introduced a proposed purpose and need, a range of alternatives, and a list of potentially affected park resources for the plan (see here). 
The public is invited to participate in a 31-day public comment period, which will end on Monday, September 25. In addition, the NPS will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, September 7, from 5pm - 7pm PT. For more information visit the NPS website.
Become a Woodward Fire Trekker!
Go on an adventure AND help the park monitor ecosystem recovery after a wildfire? Sounds like a win-win!
The Woodward Fire burned over 5,000 acres of Point Reyes in 2020. In response, PRNSA supporters contributed $100,000 to post-fire education and conservation projects. The following year, five photomonitoring points were installed along trails in the burn zone.

When you come across one of these points, you're invited to take and submit a photo. Your photo will be added to the others taken at this site.

Participating is easy! Just follow these simple steps found on the NPS website.

Once you've hiked to all five sites, bring your photos to staff at the Bear Valley Visitor Center to receive a limited-edition Woodward Fire Trekker patch!
September Classes & Events
Sat, Sep. 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Forest bathing is a practice of deep connection with the natural world and with ourselves. Slow down, take the world in through your senses!
Sat, Sep. 9, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join the National Park Service to experience the Point Reyes Lighthouse just before sunset and dusk, as many keepers have over the years.

Wed, Sep.13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join the NPS to welcome new citizens. This is one of many naturalization ceremonies taking place in national parks during Citizenship Week.

Thu, Sep. 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dive into a panel discussion of sea otters and aquaculture in this We Were Here sea otter event with PRNSA and Sea Otter Savvy.

Sat, Sep. 30, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Learn the basics of how to transfer color from plants onto fabric. The tie-dyed bandana and eco-printed scarf are yours to take home!
Sat, Sep. 30, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Join our wonderful community of supporters to explore the park after dark at Abbotts Lagoon. Not a member? Become one today for as little as $10 a month.

Volunteer Opportunities
Sat, Sep. 2, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Volunteer with the National Park Service on September 2. Teams will support habitat restoration at North Beach or Abbotts Lagoon. No experience necessary!
Sat, Sep. 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Join the National Park Service as a volunteer on National Public Lands Day! Work alongside park staff to remove trash from Drakes Beach. Supplies provided.
Saturday, September 23

Volunteers are an essential part of our annual event. From guest check-in to serving drinks to arranging table and decor. Interested? Click the link below!
We partner with the National Park Service to create opportunities for all people to experience, enhance, and preserve Point Reyes National Seashore for present and future generations.
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