Carpinteria State Beach has a current of rich culture and history flowing into it through the new docent program beginning this March.
The new program is designed to share the history of Carpinteria State Beach with public.
"This is a great opportunity for anybody to share the importance of the park," said Wes Chapin, who is working with the new program.
The first docent training class will be an orientation held at "Carp College" at the beach. After the orientation training will be held every Saturday for four hours, starting in the middle of March continuing through May. The program is directed by the beach's interpretive specialist Carissa Dragan.
"We're looking for friendly, enthusiastic people who want to learn more about what makes Carpinteria so special and who want to share what they learn with our visitors," Dragan said.
"We're very excited about starting our new docent program that will help us tell more visitors about the amazing natural environment and history found here at Carpinteria State Beach," explained Dragan.
The training will go over geological aspects of Carpinteria State Beach, including fossil deposits similar to those found at the LaBrea Tar Pits. Trainees will also learn about the Chumash natives, the asphalt mining industry that was rooted in the region at the beginning of the 20th century and the current environment of the beach today.
Information from the time of dinosaurs, Native Americans, the exploration and settlement of California, to the ocean and its local inhabitants will be shared through Carpinteria State Beach's docent program.
March 10 is the deadline for submitting an application to join the docent program. For more information concerning the new docent program email Carissa Dragan at cdragan@parks.ca.gov or call her at (805) 684-7487.
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