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SUMMARY:Rat Island Docent Program: Training for New and Returning Docents 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Rat Island Docent Program Training\, open 
 to both new volunteers interested in becoming Rat Island Docents and retur
 ning docents looking for a refresher and updates. Rat Island and the adjoi
 ning spit are ecologically rich and culturally significant areas within Fo
 rt Flagler State Park. This training will prepare docents to engage the pu
 blic with accurate\, science-based information about wildlife\, habitat pr
 otection\, and responsible recreation—while serving as friendly\, inform
 ed ambassadors on the beach. Who should attend Prospective Rat Island Doce
 nts Returning docents Volunteers interested in wildlife education\, stewar
 dship\, and public outreach What to expect Interactive\, discussion-based 
 learning Time for questions and practical scenarios Clear next steps for v
 olunteering in the 2026 season What the training will cover Topics and par
 ticipating organizations may include: WDFW overview & site management An i
 ntroduction to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife\, the local mana
 gement unit\, and how Rat Island is stewarded. WDFW - Birds of Rat Island 
 & the surrounding shoreline Nesting seabirds\, seasonal use\, and how to h
 elp visitors understand and respect sensitive habitat. PTMSC - Marine mamm
 als & the stranding network How the Marine Mammal Stranding Network works\
 , what to do (and not do) if a marine mammal is observed\, and key informa
 tion docents should share with the public. SR3 - Seal health & marine mamm
 al science An overview of seal health\, rehabilitation\, and current scien
 ce from regional experts. WDFW - Shell fishing & clamming Rules\, seasons\
 , safety\, and how to help visitors enjoy shell fishing responsibly. WSP -
  Public outreach & visitor engagement Best practices for talking with visi
 tors\, answering questions\, and navigating challenging conversations. WSP
  - Informal interpretation & effective messaging How to connect people to 
 place through storytelling\, relevance\, and respectful interpretation. WD
 FW volunteer requirements How to become a WDFW volunteer\, including an ov
 erview of the updated volunteer sign-up system. Additional insights may be
  shared by Washington State Parks staff\, depending on availability. Wheth
 er you’re brand new or a returning volunteer\, this training will equip 
 you with the knowledge\, tools\, and confidence to help protect Rat Island
  while providing a welcoming experience for park visitors. Space may be li
 mited. Registration is encouraged. Fort Flagler State Park\, WWII Rec Cent
 er\n\nhttps://mycityscene.com/68648-463fe89b
LOCATION:Fort Flagler State Park\, 1321 Flagler Campground Rd\, Nordland\, 
 WA 98358\, United States
URL:https://mycityscene.com/68648-463fe89b
DTSTAMP:20261112T152325Z
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