| Project Name | Dragonfly Day |
| Project Number | 307 |
| Location | Fairbanks |
| Dates | June 27, 2015 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Number of Volunteers Needed | 4 (Fairbanks members are encoura |
| Description | Goals: To connect people with nature, provide an educational and fun event for families to enjoy the outdoors,instill a better understanding of replica handbags dragonflies and wetlands and its role in biodiversity, and encourage appreciation of local nature preserves and parks.
Objectives: After completing a guided nature walk, attendees will be able to identify a minimum of two species of dragonflies and know how to collect and properly handle a dragonfly. Participants will become familiar with the role of dragonflies in the food web. They will become familiar on the proper use of field equipment such as hand lenses, guide books, and aerial nets. Participants will have spent at minimum, approximately one hour outside in nature and will become more familiar with the National Wildlife Refuge System. Additionally, youth and adults are exposed to possible career and volunteer opportunities. Importance to Conservation: Dragonflies play an important role as both predator and prey in aquatic and terrestrial systems, making them ideal subjects for introducing the concept of ecological relationships. Their dependence on wetlands and their position in the food chain make them good indicators of ecosystem health.
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| Skills Needed | Aside from helping the public catch and identify dragonflies, there will be a variety of other educational and craft activities. It's a fun family event that supports the region's initiative to Connect People with Nature and fulfills Give 8 hours.
I will begin a sign-up sheet with two blocks from 10:00 am-1:30 pm and then 1:30 pm- 5:00 pm. The form is located at the entry counter in the Kanuti office. Volunteering the entire day is always welcome, too. Staff can choose which stations they would like to help with.
If you are assisting as a Friends member, knowledge of the mission and goals of Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges is useful. |
| Education Topics | Dragonfly identification, ecology of wetlands, and related conservation issues, |
| Audience Age | All ages |
| Materials Needed | Provided by refuge.
Lunch will be provided by the Friends group.
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| Other Outreach Opportunities | This is an opportunity to educate the public about Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, recruit new members, and distribute information about Alaska's 16 refuges. |
| Contact | Allyssa Morris allyssa_morris@fws.gov or Betty Siegel bettysiegel@alaskarefugefriends.org |