Tetlin Refuge: Outreach Program

Project NameOutreach Program
Project Number174
LocationTetlin NWR
DatesMay 17-19, 2007 (Bird festival); June 20-22, 2007 (Deadman Lake)
Duration
Number of Volunteers Needed
DescriptionOutreach Program Upper Tanana Migratory Bird Festival-Saturday May 19, 2007 Refuge Day at Deadman Lake-June 22, 2007 Provided by the Refuge: Cabin accomodations (2 people/ 2 cabins), volunteer stipend $25.00/ day while on duty, ground transportation from Anchorage
Skills Needed# Comfortable teaching / assisting with creative educational activities # Able to help with set-up / take-down for each event # Experience in working with/teaching children(preferably Alaska Native Children) # Flexibility, sense of humor, hardiness for lousy weather, mosquites and rustic living conditions # Assist in erecting a prefab photo blind at a refuge campground. # Assistance assembling environmental education kits (can be done from your home base).
Education TopicsPlant and animal identification, bird Watching, Fishing for kids and families, Outdoor safety.
ContactHeather Johnson