Training fulfills one of the site-specific training requirements under the Education Knowledge and Techniques standard. It is designed to provide trained volunteers to work on community watershed projects and education programs in Alaska. Shadow community school, K-12, and adult education stream walks, pond explorations, and storm drain stenciling education programs. It is designed to provide trained volunteers to work on community watershed projects and education programs in Alaska. This is a 30-hour classroom and field training on basic watershed topics.
Volunteers can work on a project of their choice.
The workshop includes an introduction to the Scientific Method including topics such as nomenclature, controls, sampling, and scale. It will also include discussions on different scientific fields and approaches using ecology as a model. The fieldwork session will include bird banding and examples of other field techniques. Bring your own snacks and water and dress appropriately for the outdoors on Saturday. Registration is required.