•Taught and facilitated a wide range of educational programs for K-12 students and public.•Taught California history: Native American, missionary era, ranchero era, gold rush era•Taught science in classroom set up•Supervised program participants during citizen science data collection, ensuring that protocols are followed properly in order to provide for the highest possible data entry.•Explained safety protocols to program participants and enforced safety rules on the trail and while at sea.•Explained safety procedures to participants in educational activities and strictly enforced safety guidelines•Worked collaboratively with other The Conservancy staffs, as well as partners at California State Parks, University of California, Irvine, and Newport Lading Sportfishing.•Assisted in data entry and analysis of data from citizen science school programs•Assisted in development and testing of educational materials (including lesson plans, interactive online guides, exhibits, social media posts, etc.)•Assisted in maintenance of equipment and supplies•Assisted the program director/coordinator in the overall administration of the program•Greeted Guests and gave directions during fundraiser events.•Set up equipment and stations prior programs•Designed panels and exhibitions for education and outreach purpose•Grew and transplanted experimental specimens•Monitored activities of pathogen, insects, the health of oak trees•Monitored activities of local birds, especially endangered species- California Gnatcatcher, and local mammals•Performed ecological transects•Monitored water quality in Marine Protected Area•Managed experimental equipment•Prepared and set up experimental sites for passive restoration•Proposed hypothesis and designed experiment•Presented poster in workshop on ecological management and research in Orange County