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Volunteers Needed--The Sea and Sage Audubon Society is looking for a few good men and women to assist with outdoor educational programs at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine.

Volunteer naturalists will assist groups of 12 to 16 grade-school children with identification of birds and pond life during two-hour tours of the wetlands. Skills needed include a love for the environment, enthusiasm and a basic knowledge of birds and plants.

It isn’t necessary to be an expert naturalist to volunteer. In fact, Sea and Sage is offering a training program to help all volunteers become familiar with the flora and fauna of the wildlife sanctuary. Topics covered in the training sessions include wetlands, water, pond species, bird identification and biology and outdoor education skills.

Volunteers are expected to commit to leading or assisting with a minimum of two tours per month during the school year.

To sign up, contact Sea and Sage at (714) 261-7963. Leave your name, phone number and mailing address. There is a $15 fee to cover the cost of a training manual and other materials.

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Got More Free Time? The Audubon House will have an orientation for anyone interested in volunteering on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The facility serves as an educational outlet, featuring programs, exhibits and a small in-house library.

There are a variety of duties to be filled at this chapter of the Audubon Society. It is not necessary to be an experienced birder to work at the site.

The Audubon House is at 3512 Michelson Drive, on property owned by the Irvine Ranch Water District offices. Generally, the house is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

For more information on volunteering at the Audubon House, contact Betty Berens at (714) 538-9573 or Sally Menzel at (714) 725-0715.