| Project Name | Dragonfly Day |
| Project Number | 319 |
| Location | Fairbanks |
| Dates | June 25, 2016 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Number of Volunteers Needed | 2 (Fairbanks members preferred) |
| Description | "Dragonfly Day" is designed to introduce children and adults to the identification and ecology of dragonflies. Co-author of Dragonflies of Alaska, John Hudson of Juneau, will lead collection and identification activities. There will be educational activities, dragonfly-related crafts, face painting and much more. During previous Dragonfly Days, children and adults alike were clearly thrilled by the challenge of catching dragonflies and the opportunity to hold and identify them before setting them free unharmed. In 2014, this event brought 500+ attendees. The event is for people of all ages.
We are asking assistance for 2 volunteers. The volunteers will be responsible for staffing the Friends table and leading a dragonfly-related craft activity which will be provided by Education Specialist Allyssa Morris. It is also helpful if the volunteer can take photos during the event." |
| Skills Needed | Ability to teach a Dragonfly related craft activity, photograph the event and share the photos with the refuge, and staff the Friends Outreach booth.
Ability to work with young children as well as adults. |
| Education Topics | Knowledge of Alaska's National Wildlife Refuges and the Friends group which supports the refuges.
General Photography |
| Audience Age | all ages |
| Materials Needed | All materials will be provided. |
| Contact | Allyssa_morris@fws.gov |