Board of Directors
Restoration Work Days
Field Trips
Docents
Internships
Special Projects
Research Opportunities (for both high school and college students)

Board of Directors

The UNA-REP Board of Directors is a group of community volunteers who have committed to take the lead in strategic planning and fundraising for UNA-REP. During the past several years, with the support and participation of community members, local government and nearby corporations, we have accomplished many exciting things in and around Ulistac. We have established a regular restoration schedule, created the annual Wildflower Walk, and  founded a dynamic field trip program.  We are well on the road to our vision of Ulistac functioning an outstanding educational resource for children, teachers, and families. which will provide consistent, innovative leadership and direction for UNA-REP programs. 

The Board of Directors currently consists of 5 members: a President, a Vice-President, a liaison to the Technical Oversight Committee, an Education/Outreach Chairperson and a Research/Restoration Chairperson. There are still seats open on the Board.

Participation in the leadership of UNA-REP is fun and exciting, particularly for those who would like to help provide consistent, innovative leadership and direction for UNA-REP programs.  However, being on the Board does come with a few responsibilities. 

Board members are expected to attend regular meetings (held quarterly or every other month, as needed), and those who are nominated and elected will be asked to serve for 18 months. Board members are expected to participate in fundraising, and are encouraged to be regularly involved with one of our volunteer programs.

Position descriptions, which outline the useful skills and responsibilities related to each seat on the board, are available here.

Perhaps you would be a tremendous asset to UNA-REP as a member of the Board of Directors, have an interest in strategic planning and fundraising, and would be willing to serve on the board for the next 18 months.  If that sounds like you, please send a letter expressing the reasons for your interest and a paragraph briefly outlining your background to the Outreach Center.  If possible, please also attach your resume.  We will contact you regarding an interview.

Restoration Work Days

Join us for watering, weeding, mulching, and planting hundreds of oaks and native plants! Regularly scheduled work days are on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of every month. Please see the Work Day Schedule for times and reminders about what to bring/wear. No experience necessary to volunteer on restoration work days!

We also schedule special volunteer events for corporations, classes, and other groups. Both weekday and weekend times are available. Please contact our Outreach Coordinator for more information.

Field Trips

Field trip leaders wanted! If you want to help interpret the natural and/or cultural history of Ulistac to elementary and middle school students, this is the job for you! Field trip times will vary, as some classes will come in the morning, and some will come in the afternoons. When they arrive at Ulistac, classes will be divided into small groups (ideally, 5-6 students), each with a field trip leader. To find out more about the field trip experiences we offer, please look at the Field Trips page.

We ask all Field Trip Leaders to complete a short training session. Once you have completed Field Trip Leader Training, you will be added to the list of individuals our office contacts when a teacher requests a field trip. You can accept or decline the opportunities as they become available, and as the field trips fit your schedule. Please contact the Outreach Coordinator to find out when the next Field Trip Leader Training will be held. High school students are invited to participate in leading field trips.

Teachers: If you are interested in bringing your classes to Ulistac Natural Area, look at our Field Trips page and contact our Outreach Coordinator to find out about available dates and the possibility of free transportation to the Natural Area.

Docents

We are currently seeking individuals who are interested in giving tours of Ulistac to the public. Please contact our Outreach Coordinator to find out when the next Docent Training will be held.

Internships

We are currently offering internship opportunities to high school and college students.  Internship projects vary depending on the needs of our office and the interests of the applicant.  All interns must be motivated, independent workers.

Please send a cover letter and resume to the Outreach Center. Be sure to explain your interest in UNA-REP, and what sort of project you would like to work on.  Be sure to include: the number of hours you are willing to work each week, whether you have your own transportation, and any special skills you think may be useful.  Unfortunately, at the present time, all of our internships are unpaid.

Special Projects

Please contact our Outreach Coordinator if you can help with any of the following projects! Many of these are prefect opportunities for high school students who need to complete community service hours.

Eagle Scout Candidates: You are encouraged to use this list as a starting point for designing your projects. However, please contact the Outreach Center immediately if you are considering doing your project at Ulistac Natural Area. Because the Ulistac Technical Oversight Committee must approve all Eagle Scout projects, it is a good idea to consult with our office as early as possible in the planning process.

Ulistac Bird ID Guide: Using the list of commonly seen birds of Ulistac, create a laminated card with photos and names of birds.

Updating the Plant ID Guide: Using our recently updated list of native plants in the Bird & Butterfly Garden, put together photos and brief descriptions of the plants not already in the guide. 

Promotional Video: Volunteers with experience in communications and film are needed to write, film and edit a 3-5 minute promotional video that introduces Ulistac Natural Area and the Restoration Project to a general audience. The video could potentially run on Santa Clara Municipal TV, Santa Clara University Campus TV, this website, and more.

Data Entry: Volunteers needed to help track volunteer hours by entering restoration day information into Excel. If volunteers have experience with ACCESS, they may be able to design an appropriate database to track other aspects of the restoration project.

“Official Photographer”: We would love to have someone with a digital camera and some photographic skills to come to Ulistac events and capture the wildlife in action, not to mention all the visible progress we’re making in restoration.

Anything else?: If you have a project in mind, and don’t see it listed here, please feel free to call the Outreach Center.

Every contribution to the Ulistac Restoration Project is valuable. If you have time to even help us just get started on one of these projects, let us know! Many thanks, in advance, for your generosity!