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Published 1/22/26 7:52PM

FLOW Program

Amigos De Bolsa Chica
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Huntington Beach, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    2 hours per week, on Fridays (either 9:30-11:30 am OR 1:30-3:30 pm, see schedule)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Science & Technology, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Interest in learning about water quality and phytoplankton through Community Science volunteering.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    FLOW Program

    Interested in ocean science and microbiology? Become a community scientist with the Amigos de Bolsa Chica's FLOW Program! (Follow and Learn about the Oceans and Wetlands)

    No prior experience necessary! Volunteers perform weekly water sampling at Bolsa Chica State Beach, followed by microscopy and chemical analyses. The results are tabulated and a small sample is sent to the California Department of Public Health every week. We also host field trips to educate the next generation about the importance of water quality.

    See below for our upcoming collection dates and times:

    • Friday January 23, 2026 - 1:30 to 3:30 PM
    • Friday January 30, 2026 - 9:30 to 11:30 AM
    • Friday February 6, 2026 - 1:30 to 3:30 PM
    • Friday February 20, 2026 - 1:30 to 3:30 PM
    • Friday March 6, 2026 - 1:30 to 3:30 PM
    • Friday March 13, 2026 - 9:30 to 11:30 AM
    • Friday March 20, 2026 - 1:30 to 3:30 PM
    • Friday March 27, 2026 - 9:30 to 11:30 AM

    For any questions or to learn more, please email volunteers@amigosdebolsachica.org or watch our video: Join us for the FLOW Program!

    Your involvement makes a positive impact on the environment and the community: we take care of it and it takes care of us. Think globally, act locally.

    Location

    On-site

    Bolsa Chica State Beach Visitor Center

    17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA
    Directions

    The entrance to Bolsa Chica State Beach is about halfway between Warner Ave. and Seapoint St. Before you volunteer for the first time, please register for the activity on our website and you will receive an email with further parking instructions.

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