| Project Name | Spring Birding in Kotzebue and Selawik |
| Project Number | 263 |
| Location | Kotzebue and Selawik |
| Dates | late May or June |
| Duration | 7-9 days |
| Number of Volunteers Needed | 1 FILLED |
| Description | Volunteer will assist in leading community bird walks in Kotzebue in cooperation with Selawik Refuge and National Park Service staff. This is the 6th year of this project. The outings typically last two hours, and are attended by 5-25 people. Staff advertise, organize, and arrange transportation for the outings. The volunteer helps to spot and identify birds and assists in educating participants about birds and birding. Volunteer may be asked to contribute Air Miles to cover travel costs. |
| Skills Needed | The volunteer must be able to identify common birds of northwest Alaska; enjoy working with the public, including children; be comfortable in chilly, damp, and/or snowy arctic conditions; and be flexible, resilient, and culturally-sensitive. |
| Education Topics | Birds and Birding, Alaska's National Wildlife Refuges |
| Audience Age | All ages |
| Materials Needed | Scope and binoculars helpful |
| Other Outreach Opportunities | If volunteer has expertise in other areas and would like to present a program to the schools or the community, it would be welcomed. |
| Contact | Lee Anne Ayres or Betty Siegel betty.siegel@alaska.net |