- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Get Outdoors Festival
ORGANIZATION: Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Please note: any volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have a parent or guardian signature in order to volunteer. We will be forced to turn away any minors without a signature.
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge invites kids and adults to the inaugural Get Outdoors Festival at the Refuge. The festival will include activities like fishing, hunting education, nature journaling, interpretive walks, and more. Volunteers will assist visitors with activities, including hosting hands-on activity booths, exploring the Refuge on guided walks, volunteering as parking attendants, and more. No prior experience is necessary, training will be provided! Individuals must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer at this event; parking assistants and welcome table attendants must be 18 years of age or older.
When: Volunteer shifts are from 8:00-3:00 (breakfast and snacks will be provided). Visitors will attend the event between 10:00-2:00. Activities are rain or shine.
For more information, contact deerflat@fws.gov or 208-467-9278, or check out (and share!) the event on Facebook.
We look forward to seeing you in June!
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About Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
Location:
13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, ID 83686, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to work with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Description
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, founded by President Theodore Roosevelt on February 25, 1909, is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS).
Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the System preserves a network of lands and waters set aside for the conservation and management of the nation's fish, wildlife, and plant resources for the benefit of present and future generations.
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge needs your talents, enthusiasm, and time! If you appreciate and are concerned about the refuge and its wildlife, then consider becoming a refuge volunteer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center13751 Upper Embankment RoadNampa, ID 83686
DATE POSTED
May 6, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- June 8th from 8 am to 3 pm.
- Enjoy working with children and their families. Passionate about the environment and getting outdoors.