Do you love and want to connect people with the dynamic and beautiful Sonoma Coast? Do you care about the harbor seals at the mouth of the Russian River? Join us as a volunteer for Stewards Seal Watch Program. Volunteers support the safe viewing of harbor seals during weekends in the spring and summer months at Goat Rock State Beach near the mouth of the Russian River. Volunteers can join shifts at Goat Rock Beach, beach near the river mouth, and at an education table at the Jenner boat launch next to the visitor center. With your help, park visitors can learn about harbor seals and their pups, the natural history of the area, and how the Marine Mammal Protection Act ensures their safety.
Volunteer shift times: The Seal Watch shifts are on Saturdays and Sundays, the season extends from March through Labor Day.
Shifts at Goat Rock Beach are each 3 hours with shifts from 11 AM – 2 PM and from 2 PM – 5 PM
Shifts at the Jenner boat launch table in Jenner are from 10 AM — 2 PM
This training is a two part series. Individual mentoring can be provided if you are unable to make it to one or both of the scheduled trainings.
- In person: Sunday March 15 10am – 1pm meet at Goat Rock Beach parking lot. Dress in warm layers, and bring water and a lunch. Meeting location: Goat Rock State Beach parking lot location
- Part 1 was Monday March 2, 6:30 – 8pm
- Recording of Part 1 zoom training 2026 Seal Watch volunteer training
These training sessions are led by experts in the field of marine mammal and environmental education, with Dr. Sarah Allen and others.
Learn more about Seal Watch on out volunteer program webpage: https://stewardscr.org/sonoma-coast-volunteer-program-seal-watch/
For more information please contact Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods at (707) 869-9177 ex 1, or [email protected].
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