Perhaps you have taken a guided hike or two in Stebbins Cold Canyon and have grown fond of the place, managed by UC Davis as part of the UC Natural Reserve System.

Perhaps you would like to give back to Mother Nature what she has given you. One way to do so is to be a volunteer guide or assistant for the canyon’s themed hikes.

You can learn more by attending an information meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Davis Library, 315 E. 14th St.

The training is scheduled over four days: Dec. 14, and Jan. 4, 10 and 17. Hours for all sessions are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the location is Stebbins Cold Canyon. The training is free.

The 638-acre reserve is at the southeastern tip of Lake Berryessa off Highway 128 west of Winters. The drive from Davis is about 45 minutes.

A spokesman said the training program offers opportunities to explore and learn about the reserve. The training will also help each participant identify and develop a topic that can be molded into a presentation for the public.

For more information, or to RSVP for the information meeting, send an e-mail to Jeff Falyn, jfalyn@ucdavis.edu.