The Polzeath Marine Conservation Group is run by amazing, passionate people who volunteer not only their time, but also their skills, talents, ideas, interest and manpower. We come from all walks of life, and each of us has a story of how we came to be a PMCG Ranger.

MEET THE TEAM:

Our rangers

Chloe

Favourite rock pool creature: I love anemones! They are beautiful yet tough creatures. They can survive the harsh conditions of the intertidal range and have adapted well to survive on our shorelines.

Favourite part of Polzeath: The beach as there is always so much to explore. I love searching around in rockpools, swimming in the sea and soaking up the sun.

Why should you volunteer with the PMCG: Our volunteers are what make up the group and what keep us running! You get to volunteer in the most beautiful place and have the chance to meet lots of new people whilst being able to educate the public on marine conservation.

Dis

Favourite rock pool creature: Crabs, I love their complex structure and their ability to feed and survive whilst being incredibly beautiful/fearsome.

Favourite part of Polzeath: The beach and sea, especially out of the main summer season. The sea is forever changing whilst being a great playground.

Why should you volunteer with the PMCG: Volunteers are always required to help educate others, school children, holiday makers both young and old. My favourite feeling is when someone says on a rockpool ramble " I never knew that". Different volunteers bring different skills and knowledge to the group.

Hugh

Favourite rock pool creature: Spiny starfish.

Favourite part of Polzeath: The marine painting gallery.

Why should you volunteer with the PMCG: Because no matter your walk of life or how much you know, you will always be learning something.

Velvet Swimming Crab (c) Paul Naylor (1)

Jan

Favourite rock pool creature: Velvet swimming crab (photo Paul Naylor).

Favourite part of Polzeath: The beach at low tide and the rockpools.

Why should you volunteer with the PMCG: A chance to meet lots of nice people and you will learn a lot about the environment and its habitats and micro habitats and while placed somewhere beautiful.

Jules

Favourite rock pool creature: Anemones.

Favourite part of Polzeath: Rockpools.

Why should you volunteer with the PMCG: A chance to learn and see loads of marine life, and get to help visitors identify things they find.

Kathy

Favourite rock pool creature: Stalked jellyfish.

Favourite part of Polzeath: Baby Bay at low tide.

Why should you volunteer with the PMCG: You get to meet amazing people and tell them about the many interesting places around Polzeath.

Mon

Favourite rock pool creature: Snakelocks.

Favourite part of Polzeath: The waves - and the happy people on their holibobs.

Why should you volunteer with the PMCG: It's educational! Also a very rewarding occupation to help protect our wonderful PZ beach and marine environment.

Sarah

Favourite rock pool creature: There are so many amazing rockpool creatures, I can’t chose just one!

Favourite part of Polzeath: The rockpools.

Why should you volunteer with the PMCG: To help look after such a special area, to learn and to teach others, and to meet so many great people.

(Limpet photo by Sarah Stevens)

Tina

Favourite rock pool creature: Crabs.

Favourite part of Polzeath: The beach.

Why should you volunteer with the PMCG: It’s fun and rewards are enormous.

Vickie

Favourite rock pool creature: A Hermit crab.

Favourite part of Polzeath: The rockpools, always!

Why should you volunteer with the PMCG: Getting out and meeting people (especially youngsters) while educating and contribution to the preservation of our marine coast is uplifting and can instantly make you feel good.

A big thank you to all our Rangers! They are all hard working, enthusiastic, and DBS checked!

Want to join the team?

If you are thinking of becoming a volunteer, and want more information, please feel free to email us at polzeathmc@gmail.com and one of us will get back to you. If you would like to speak to someone, include your phone number in the email and we’ll get back to you asap!

​