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19 people are interested
Shorebird Education - Westbrook, CT
ORGANIZATION: Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
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19 people are interested
Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge is recruiting passionate volunteers who want to make a positive impact on wildlife by educating the public in Westbrook, CT to share the beach with wildlife. All activities will take place during the summer months beginning in June 2018 and ending in August. Volunteers would be responsible for committing to at least one voluteer slot a month (2hrs on Saturdays only) and will be trained with other volunteers sometime in May. Volunteer activities will include talking with beach-goers about the wildlife species that live on the beach, engaging the public in birdwatching and conservation activities, and raising awareness of what the public can do to help wildlife. If you are interested in helping this summer (2018), please contact Kris Vagos so she can put you on a list of potential volunteers and alert you to training dates.
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About Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
Location:
733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook, CT 06498, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
Description
Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of 10 units stretched across 70 miles of Connecticut's coastline. Located in the Atlantic Flyway, the refuge provides important resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for many species of wading birds, shorebirds, songbirds and terns, including the endangered roseate tern. Adjacent waters serve as wintering habitat for brant, scoters, American black duck and other waterfowl. Overall, the refuge encompasses over 1,000 acres of forest, barrier beach, tidal wetland and fragile island habitats.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
733 Old Clinton RoadWestbrook, CT 06498
DATE POSTED
December 15, 2017
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Problem Solving
- Environmental Education
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 1 - 2hr time slot (on Saturday) each month
- Must attend training