Interpretive Naturalist Certification Program of Alaska
Opportunities - Standard 5
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
V. Instruction Experience
Instruction Opportunities
Anchorage Waterways Council
Title: Stream Walks, Watershed Orientations, Teacher Trainings On-going programs vary from 1-6 hours in length and involve adult and mixed audiences. When: Various dates Where: Various locations around the Anchorage area. 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: Education Programs
Instruction opportunities are currently available. When: Various times and dates. Where: BLM Campbell Creek Science Center 6865 Abbott Loop Road Who to contact: Luise Woelflein, 267-1269 or Brian Lax, 267-1236 |
Eagle River Nature Center Title: Interpretive Programs Programs include interpretive walks and science programs. When: Various dates and times. Where: Eagle River Nature Center32750 Eagle River Road, Eagle River Who to contact: Asta Spurgis, Eagle River Nature Center, 694-2108
Email: info@ernc.org | National Audubon Society Title: Audubon Bird Academy Workshop
Experiential education about birds, their habitats and conservation needs This is an active, indoor and outdoor program on the natural history of birds and their adaptations, appreciation for birds as part of our daily lives, bird survival and health. Youth in grades 3-6 make scientific and cultural connection to birds while satisfying education standards. Where: various locations Who to contact: Rich Capitan , Audubon Alaska, 276-7034
Email: rcapitan@audubon.org FAX: 276-5069 |
National Audubon Society
Title: Field Trips Field trip times vary and are delivered to a mixed and adult audience. When: Various dates Where: Various locations Who to contact: Sirena Brownlee, 952-5461 or sirena.brownlee@hdrinc.com | Trailside Discovery Camp Title: Day Camp: Week-long day camps throughout the summer focus on outdoor activities and science concepts. When: Summer months. Where: BLM Campbell Creek Science Center 6881 Abbott Loop Road Who to contact: Tom Burek, 274-5437 |
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Title: Classroom Presentations
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has ongoing opportunities for interested and qualified volunteers to provide classroom presentations about Alaska wildlife. Volunteers make use of ADF&G kits and resources. Volunteers are needed one to two days/week during the school year.
When: various dates Where: various locations Who to contact: Elizabeth Manning, 267-2168 or e-mail at elizabeth_manning@fishgame.state.ak.us | |
