Project Name | Spring Birding in Kotzebue and Selawik |
Project Number | 238 |
Location | Kotzebue and Selawik |
Dates | May 17-25, 2012 |
Duration | 1 week or longer |
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 5th 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.
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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.
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Education Topics | Birds and Birding |
Audience Age | All ages |
Materials Needed | binoculars and spotting scope helpful |
Other Outreach Opportunities | Inform community about the Friends organization and Alaska's Refuges |
Contact | Betty Siegel 760-553-4898 betty.siegel@alaska.net |