Interpretive Naturalist Certification Program of Alaska
Opportunities - Standard 4
Please note: The events listed below are either opportunities for INCPA credit that are available on an ongoing basis or individual events such as workshops that are regularly offered by INCPA partner organizations. There are no specific dates. For specific information, please contact the organizations listed.
This is by no means a complete list of community opportunities available for INCPA credit. The opportunities listed here are, for the most part, those offered by the INCPA partners. There may be additional training opportunities within the larger community. It is up to participants in this program to fulfill category components outlined in the Certification Standards. Remember to contact the INCPA partner organizations regularly, and continue to consult local newspapers, community calendars and bulletin boards, local organizations' newsletters and web sites, and university course listings.
Some Additional Sources:
Join the "What's up" events server list. Contact Peg Tileston at pegt@gci.net
University of Alaska Anchorage calendar of events: www.uaa.alaska.edu
IV. Field Techniques and Experience
Required Workshop - Fieldwork Methods
National Audubon Society
UAF Cooperative Extension Service
Title: Fieldwork Methods Workshop (2 part class)
The workshop includes an introduction to the Scientific Method including topics such as nomenclature, controls, sampling, and scale. It includes discussions of different scientific fields and approaches using ecology as a model. The fieldwork session will feature transects and examples of other field techniques.
A light snack will be provided Wednesday evening - you bring lunch and something to drink on Sat. For the outdoor session on Saturday - bring your own snacks and water and dress appropriately to be outside rain or shine (warm jacket, rain pants, hat, gloves, and sturdy boots).
We need 8 enrollees minimum to make it worth it - please enroll early.Registration is required.
When: Spring/Summer
Where: Usually held at the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center
Who to contact: Rich Capitan, National Audubon Society, 276-7034 or Fred Sorenson, UAF Cooperative Extension Service, 786-6311.
Field Research Projects
Anchorage Waterways Council
Title: Field Research Projects Various projects available including water quality chemical monitoring and bioassessment and development permit monitoring. When: Various dates
Where: Various locations
Who to contact:
Holly Kent, Executive Director
Anchorage Waterways Council
P.O. Box 241774
Anchorage, Alaska 99524-1774
PHONE: 272-7335
EMAIL: holly@anchoragecreeks.org
FAX: 277-9207 | BLM Campbell Creek Science Center Title: Field Research Projects: Projects include insect and plant collection and curation, bird banding and spring point bird counts, water quality monitoring, Limits of Acceptable Change survey. When: Various dates
Where: Various locations
Who to contact: Luise Woelflein, 267-1269 or Brian Lax, 267-1236
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Eagle River Nature Center
BLM Campbell Creek Science Center Title: Habitat Monitoring Contribute to the monitoring efforts of Chugach State Park. When: Various dates. Where: Various locations based out of the Eagle River Nature Center. Who to contact: Asta Spurgis , Eagle River Nature Center, 694-2108 | National Audubon Society
Title: Field Research Projects: Projects include Project Feeder Watch and the Christmas Bird Count. When: Various dates
Where: Various locations
Who to contact: Rich Capitan , 276-7034 |
UAF Cooperative Extension Service Title: Home Environmental Assessments: Projects involve assessing home environments. When: Various dates
Where: Various locations
Who to contact: Fred Sorensen, 786-6311 | |
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