The Chaparral Lands Conservancy (TCLC) seeks a team of volunteer professional or amateur botanists to conduct systematic surveys for one of San Diego's rarest plants, the Orcutt's spineflower. Surveys will be focused in several areas of coastal San Diego and are a part of a larger project to protect this vulnerable species.
Surveys will be conducted this April and possibly May, depending on rainfall. Orientations will be held in the week beginning March 30, after which volunteers will continue surveys independently or with other professionals and volunteers. Volunteers are expected to be highly motivated and dedicated to preservation of endangered species and habitats. Qualifications . Professional or amateur experience in botany with a fieldwork component. . Interest and some familiarity with southern California chaparral ecosystems is a plus. . Ability to travel to project sites independently. . Physical condition and ability to work outside all day in inclement or hot weather and move through dense brush. . Enthusiasm for habitat conservation and restoration. How to apply Please respond to Dipika Kadaba at [email protected] with a brief email detailing your relevant skills and availability.
