Stewardship Sunday: Rescuing and Rehabilitating Marine Mammals

Join The Marine Mammal Center as we explore the 5R’s of our mission – rescue, rehabilitation, research, release, and reaching out. During this event we will be completing demos to better understand how our staff and volunteers do the work needed inside and outside the hospital, studying marine mammals at Morro Rock, and creating resources to share with the larger community. By the end of the event, we hope you will leave with increased understanding of the Center’s work, and will have some goals for next steps you can take on your conservation journey.

These monthly events vary in levels of physical and mental exertion. Please review the entire event description, including accessibility notes, to ensure this event meets your expectations.

We can sign for Community Service hours if you need us to!

Accessibility notes:

• Working and communicating in small groups with youth you may not know
• Walking on sand
• Holding large boards or nets and moving in sand
• Being out on a beach for over 3 hours
• Bending down/kneeling

Free lunch and snacks will be provided from Gilligan’s Sandwich Shop.

Lunch options:

• Club Sub (Turkey, Ham, American Cheese, Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Red Onion, Pickles, Tomatoes, Vinegar & Oil w/ seasoning)
• Veggie Sub (Avocado, American Cheese, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickles, Lettuce, Red Onions, Sprouts, Vinegar & Oil w/ seasoning)
• Turkey Melt (Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Mayo, Tomatoes)
• Ham & Cheese Melt (Ham, Swiss cheese, Mayo, Dijon Mustard)
• In the registration you will also have the option to click that you plan to bring your own lunch

This event may be cancelled due to weather conditions. We will notify you the week of the event if this happens.

Parking notes:

• Parking is free at Morro Rock. Public transportation does not drop off near the meeting location.
• Driver note: Adult drivers of youth are welcome to drop youth off and come back at the end of the event, or explore the local area during this time. We do ask that youth attend the events without adults to allow for opportunities to meet others interested in conservation. All organization staff are certified to work with youth.

As a nonprofit organization, The Marine Mammal Center depends on support from ocean lovers like you to rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured marine mammals, conduct critical research, and inspire the next generation to protect our shared ocean. You can take action and support this ocean health work when you make a donation today.

Primary language event will be spoken in: English

Looking for an opportunity to become more involved with The Marine Mammal Center's work and make a real difference for the ocean and marine mammals you love?

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You can join us for one event or attend monthly, all at no cost. All events will include the opportunity to learn more about ocean conservation and how to start taking action now.

No experience is needed, and all high school youth are encouraged to participate!

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