Point Lobos Foundation

Reserve Stewardship: Including natural and cultural resource protection and public use improvements to enhance visitor experience and safety, and support of the Carmel Area State Parks General Plan. Total Expenses $277,593.46; restricted funding of $195,820.09.Including funding for the following projects in 2024:Important trails and maintenance at the Reserve. Purchase and installation of wildlife-proof trash and recycling receptacles throughout the Reserve and Carmel River State Beach. Removal of invasive species and restoration of habitat within the Reserve. Purchase of trail cameras for CA State Parks research projects. Important maintenance projects at Hudson House including refinishing the hardwood flooring, exterior painting, gate and fence repairs, and chimney repairs. Utilities assessment for Hudson House to determine future utilities needs. Continued commitment to ParkIT!, a community-based initiative to improve traffic safety and sustainability and parklands access on the Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur with Phase 1 focusing solely on solving the traffic safety issues at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

Docent Support:To enhance the visitor experience by supporting Point Lobos Docents, State Park volunteers who greet visitors, interpret the natural and cultural resources and lead walks for visitor groups. In 2024, the number of long-term Docents increased to 218 and their volunteer hours totaled 30,580 hours. Total expenses $89,050.65 restricted funding of $36,193.25.Docent administration and support including docent and school walk guide uniforms and office supplies and maintenance expenses. Docent training and continuing education support, including monthly docent meetings, informational guest speakers, and training materials. Purchase of interpretive materials and maintenance for the location-based services at the Reserve (Information Station, MINT, and Whalers Cabin). Docent events and recognition including the annual docent appreciation dinner.