![]() ![]() (Visit Quail Hollow Ranch Nest Box Project for more information about joining.) Ranch House (Visitor Center) Staffing Using protocol from Columbia University volunteers monitor the species and the number of eggs, hatches, and fledges of each box. To date, over 120 of these beautiful birds have fledged from park nest boxes. The project’s founders initially focused on the Western Bluebird, whose numbers in the county were declining. The Nest Box Project was started in 2002 by the conservation arm of the Santa Cruz Bird Club, with the goals of providing nesting habitat for local cavity-nesting birds and gathering information about their breeding biology. ![]() Other team projects include removing other non-natives, such as Bull Thistle, and removing the barbed wire left over from the days when beef cattle were kept at QHR. This long-term project has sites throughout the park and volunteers can join the bi-monthly Saturday work parties in the winter and spring months. The trail crew meets weekly on Tuesdays at 9AM throughout the year.Įradication of the non-native French Broom began in 2002 and follow-up maintenance has continued thanks to Linda Brodman (from CNPS Habitat Restoration Team) and Chuck Baughman. The Quail Hollow Trail Crew assists the County in developing and maintaining the 5 miles of hiking trails, which run through 15 diverse habitats. If you have any interest, or have other ideas, please contact us! ![]() Programs range from herp walks and star gazing to house tours and history hikes. Many docent-led programs educate visitors, instilling an appreciation for the ecological value and abundant beauty of the park as well as its significant cultural history. If you are interested in joining one of these volunteer teams, contact us, or better yet, contact the county parks volunteer coordinator or 83. There are many rewarding volunteer opportunities at Quail Hollow that promote the natural and cultural qualities of the park here’s a complete list. ![]()
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