Project Name | Spring Birding Program |
Project Number | 217 |
Location | Kotzebue |
Dates | TBD (@May 18-25) |
Duration | @10 days if possible |
Number of Volunteers Needed | 1 FILLED |
Description | Volunteer will assist USFWS and NPS in providing a series of bird walks in Kotzebue and other villages if possible. Volunteer will work with Linda Jeschke of NPS on the schedule of events, drive a refuge vehicle, and take the lead in the bird walks. Volunteer will present additional birding programs in the schools and community according to their own skills. Friends will pay for travel to Kotzebue and some meals. USFWS will provide lodging in the bunkhouse and some meals. |
Skills Needed | Intermediate birding skills.
Knowledge of Alaska birds.
Ability to present other programs to the community or in the schools. |
Education Topics | Beginning Birding
Other nature-oriented or environmental programs. |
Audience Age | All ages, adults and children |
Materials Needed | Friends will provide Outreach materials. |
Other Outreach Opportunities | Give talks about Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges and the Refuge System in the community |
Contact | betty.siegel@alaska.net or susan_georgette@fws.gov |