Malibu Creek Docents

Founded in 1976, we are an independent 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to educational and interpretive activities designed to help the public appreciate the natural history, environment, and recreational opportunities of Malibu Creek State Park.

MEET THE MALIBU CREEK DOCENTS

Our philosophy is to give

We give a little time each month to help others appreciate the surroundings of the Park. Leading nature walks. Working with school groups. Staffing the Visitor Center. Building displays and exhibits. Recreating the history of the Park. Assisting in other interpretive programs. After the docent has completed the training program — and feels ready — there are a variety of activities to help with the visitor information program. A few hours of sharing … and years of receiving.

WHAT WE DO

Public Programs

Conservation & Restoration

Operate the Visitor Center

Trail Cleanup

Continuing Education

Community Building

HOW TO JOIN

The Malibu Creek Docents association is a nonprofit volunteer organization serving as the park’s cheerleaders, teachers and tour guides, helping park visitors with information, staffing visitor center, conducting nature hikes, guided walks, assisting with campfire programs, and scheduled school hikes. The docents act as park ambassadors, helping visitors with advice and sharing their knowledge with park visitors. Minimum commitment is 4 hours volunteer time per month. Active docents will receive continuing education Naturalist training sessions, and MCSP annual parking pass. Additional volunteer time qualifies docents for district and statewide annual parking passes.

The training includes class room sessions, hands on training, and hikes at the MCSP with a focus to learn about the trails, plants and animals as well as the rich human history of the park. The $90 training fee includes training materials, First Aid / CPR Certification, Malibu Creek Docents logo Tee-shirt, and docent fees.

 

Training Schedules

 

Fall 2026

  • Week 1 – Saturday October 3rd – Orientation & Welcome Walk
  • Week 2 – Saturday October 10th – The Basics – How to be a Docent?
  • Week 3 – Saturday / Sunday October 17th / 18th – Visitor Center Training
  • Week 4 – Saturday / Sunday October 24th / 25th – Visitor Center training
  • Week 5 – Saturday October 31st – Continuing Education Training
  • Week 6 – Saturday November 7th – Docent led hike / Visitor Center training
  • Week 7 – Saturday November 14th – First Aid & CPR training & graduation

 

Spring 2027

  • Week 1 – Saturday February 6th – Orientation & School Walk
  • Week 2 – Saturday February 13th – The Basics – How to be a Docent?
  • Week 3 – Saturday / Sunday Feb. 20th / 21st – Visitor Center training
  • Week 4 – Saturday / Sunday February 27th / 28th- Visitor Center training
  • Week 5 – Saturday March 6th – Continuing Education Training
  • Week 6 – Saturday March 13th – Docent led Hike / Visitor Center Training
  • Week 7 – Saturday March 20th – First Aid & CPR Certification & graduation

 

For information or to register email contact@malibucreekstatepark.org

CONTACT US

contact@malibucreekstatepark.org

P.O. Box 8998 Calabasas, CA. 91372