FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
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FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
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EDGEWOOD’S TRAIL PATROL By Herb Fischgrund As part of the County’s Volunteer Program coordinated by Volunteer Coordinator Nick Ramirez, Trail Patrollers supplement the ranger staff by walking Edgewood’s trails and educating park visitors about the special care required to protect our natural preserve. Six new members joined the patrol in 2006. They are Gary Cornelsen, Larry and Ann Gordon, Jerry and Claudette Gow, and Daphne Pereas. Nick and Trail Patrol Leader Marshall Lim recruit volunteers and promote involvement throughout the year. No special background or knowledge is required, only a desire to help out. After an initial screening process, Marshall gives you a one-on-one orientation at the Park, at the end of which you graduate and receive your special cap and patch. Most of the need is on weekends when the park is most heavily used, but some patrollers like to walk during the week. Whatever time you can volunteer will help. To volunteer, contact either Nick at (650) 599-1306 or NRamirez@co.sanmateo.ca.us or Marshall at marshall_lim@yahoo.com for more information. As a bonus, Trail patrollers have the opportunity to take county-sponsored first aid and CPR courses and attend other learning programs related to County parklands. |
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