Last season more than 200 people enjoyed interpretive walks along the Tommy Thompson Trail guided by volunteer Docents in the Trail Tales program. In addition to leading interpretive walks, docents guide bike rides, staff informational booths at summer events and offer presentations to other groups interested in learning about the human history, flora and fauna, marine ecology and the Baywide Cleanup restoration currently underway along the shoreline.
Docents receive professional interpreter training and work with veteran volunteers. In return, docents are asked to lead or support at least two walks or events during the season. There are various ways to make a contribution to the program besides guiding walks, and we welcome all ages and abilities.
Group training days are in March and April. Applications must be received by March 15th.
To apply or learn more, please contact:
Nancy Olsen, Trail Tales Program Coordinator
Trail Tales is a shoreline interpretive program of Friends of Skagit Beaches and the Washington Department of Ecology.
Friends of Skagit Beaches is dedicated to protecting Skagit County shorelines through education, research, restoration and stewardship. Become a Friends member to support this and other valuable programs.