Table of Contents Ardenwood Volunteer
a little on the farmyard, mechanical side ;-))
Ardenwood
Map of system parks
getinvolved
volunteer
docent
Ardenwood Farm DocentsCalifornia Agricultural History - serious stuff -
Native American History of CORN, Large picture of samples (250 KBytes)
History of Squash
Evolution of Calif Agri 1850-2000 Chapter 1
- Calif Agri Dimensions and Issues source of Chapter One above
Ohlone people
The Heidrick Ag History Center - 1962 Hays Lane, Woodland, CA 95776
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum Vista, south of L.A. - shows 3rd and 4th weekends of June and October.
ROUGH and TUMBLE Engineers Historical Association
Antique-Farm-Equipment-Museum
Calif antique farm equipment show April 20-22, 2012 International Agri-Center, 4500 South Laspina Street, Tulare California
jackcreekfarms - down by Morro Bay
Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont
- Trent Pearce, volunteer coordinator - (510-544-3285)
- OPEN year-round, Except Mondays, 10am-5pm,*
- also Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
- Train rides, blacksmithing demonstrations are available from April to mid-November
- on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and during December events.
- period costumes 1850 - 1930 are appropriate. Part of trainingArdenwood Farm Docents http://www.ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood
Share your enthusiasm for history! We're looking for people who want to learn to cook on a wood stove, demonstrate antique farm machinery, and teach historic crafts such as spinning, weaving, and toy making. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to help our staff create a welcoming atmosphere for schoolchildren and families. Our five-session training course begins in March. Call (510) 544-2797 or email cgarcia@ebparks.org for an application and details. From Ardenwood Brochure http://www.ebparks.org/files/Ardenwood_Brochure_01-26-2010.pdf
DOCENTS & VOLUNTEERS — Ardenwood depends upon volunteers for its continued operation. Your interest in restoration, farming, gardening, house tours, historic crafts, or farmyard demonstrations will help keep the farm growing and flourishing. For more information call 510-544-2797. Assist with farm and field chores, educational programs, and historic demonstrations. Cook on a wood stove, teach historic crafts such as spinning, weaving, and toy making or tend the Victorian herb garden.
From You are invited to become an EPRPD Volunteer http://www.ebparks.org/files/docent_volunteer_2-24-11.pdf
Successful docent candidates will:
- be dependable
- be enthusiastic
- have good communication skills
- be interested in the environment
- be able to learn detailed information
- be friendly and patient with people of all ages, especially children
- be flexible
Training sessions may include:
- ecology
- botany
- geology
- zoology
- local history
- native people
- historic farming
- interpretive methods
Our Mission
To “…balance public usage and education programs with protection and preservation of our natural and cultural resources…” has resulted in an award-winning naturalist staff. Docents are needed to enhance and expand naturalist programs at the visitor centers. Help naturalists achieve our mission:
- provide exciting hands-on experiences for students
- enrich school curricula in alignment with the California State Academic Content Standards
- serve thousands of school children each year
- participate in over 30 special events each year
- educate 100,000 people per year through public programs.
First Page and Map of Ardenwood,
adapted from http://www.ebparks.org/files/Ardenwood_Brochure_01-26-2010.pdf
First page of Brochure, expanded for easier reading
Map of ArdenwoodTrail Map of Ardenwood - from www.ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood
If you have comments or suggestions, Send e-mail to Ed Thelen at ed@ed-thelen.org
Originated April 1, 2012
Updated April 23, 2012