Arctic Refuge: 50th Outreach- Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN)

Project Name50th Outreach- Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN)
Project Number162
LocationFairbanks
DatesOctober 21-23, 2010
Durationmultiple days, four hour shifts
Number of Volunteers Needed6-8
DescriptionAs part of the Arctic 50th Celebration the Friends are doing outreach at major events around the state of Alaska. Friends members promote the celebreation of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and recruit Friends members The travelling exhibit accompanied by volunteer staffing plays a vital role in educating Alaskan’s about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and its importance to Alaska, and as a part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It is also a critical component of the overall communication and education campaign going on throughout the state and nationally in 2010 centered on the 50th Anniversary.
Skills NeededHELPER/OUTREACH- Assist in the set-up and clean-up od various display materials, conduct education activities, discuss the celebration with the public, sell Friends promotional items where appropriate.
Education TopicsThe celebration will promote public understanding and appreciation for the Arctic Refuge and Refuge System through products and events for internal and external audiences. Messages will: 1) Inspire Americans’ pride in “treasured landscapes”; 2) Celebrate a milestone of conservation history; 3) Restore appreciation for values of Arctic Refuge; 4) Show Arctic Refuge as a living laboratory to understand effects of climate change; 5) Promote appreciation of missions of the Refuge System and the US Fish and Wildlife Service; 6) Renew Americans’ commitment to volunteerism; 7) Honor conservation pioneers; and 8) Initiate a new era of conservation.
Audience AgeAll Ages, Alaska Natives
ContactPatricia Wood, pwood12@earthlink.net