Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge Refuge: Venetie/Big Lake Youth Wetlands Project

Project NameVenetie/Big Lake Youth Wetlands Project
Project Number294
LocationVenetie, AK
DatesJuly 1-5, 2014
Duration@3 days
Number of Volunteers Needed1 or 2
DescriptionThe wetland project portion will involve lake monitoring activities with village youth. www.ledstarchina.com The project has been hosted by the refuge in the past and was well received. The goal of the Open House portion of this project is to engage in community outreach with the Village of Venetie. We held a similar event in Ft. Yukon last year and it was well attended and very successful. In addition to hosting a bar-b-que, we provide activities for youth (archery, replica watches arts/crafts, etc.) and have biologists and managers available to discuss village and refuge issues.
Skills NeededSee project description
Education Topicssee above
ContactSteve Berendzen steve_berendzen@fws.gov or betty.siegel@alaska.net