Yolo Basin Foundation, a non-profit wildlife and wetlands education organization invites potential new volunteers to train as docents for the popular Discover the Flyway school program. Any members of the public with a passion for conservation, a desire to learn more about the local wetlands and an enthusiasm for sharing this with school students of all ages should consider signing up for the series of four training sessions. The training is free to all participants, but space is limited, so reservations are required in advance. Prospective Discover the Flyway docents must be able to volunteer on weekdays, since the program runs Tuesday through Friday, 8:00am – 1:30pm, throughout the school year. Training begins on Thursday August 23rd, 8:00am – 12.30pm at the Department of Fish and Game Headquarters in south Davis, 45211 County Road 32B ( East Chiles Rd). The initial training will provide participants with an opportunity to work with Dave Feliz, Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Manager and to learn more about what lives in wetlands and why wetlands are important. They will also take a tour through the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. Subsequent sessions focus on learning the details of some of the Discover the Flyway learning stations, where docents will teach students. Dates and times for these sessions are Friday, August 24th, Thursday, August 30th and Friday, August 31st. Each session begins at 8:00 am and finishes at 12.30pm. Mary Dobosz, one of the original Discover the Flyway docents, says ''During the last 10 years I have seen the Discover the Flyway program develop and extend through the area to reach thousands of students. Being a volunteer is a great way to both learn and teach. Through activities such as the Un-Nature Trail, Salmon Senses and walking in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, I enjoy being part of a team helping nurture awareness and stewardship of our environment.'' Al Colombano, a retired teacher and now a Discover the Flyway docent shares Mary