11-08-2007, 08:10 PM
SALT LAKE CITY - If you like the outdoors and wildlife-and you want to share your enthusiasm with others-the Division of Wildlife Resources wants you in one of its volunteer programs.
You can learn more about the programs at a workshop on Nov. 28. The workshop will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), 3285 E. 3300 S. in Salt Lake City.<br />
"Not all of our volunteers are hunters, and not all of our projects involve backbreaking work," says Jill West, volunteer program coordinator for the DWR. "If you have enthusiasm for the outdoors and you like to work with kids, you're the kind of person we're looking for."<br />
Here's what you can do in the following DWR programs:<br />
Wild Guides Naturalist-this brand new program will give you a chance to get into your community and teach 8- to 9-year-olds about wildlife and the places they live. The DWR will provide all of the lesson plans you'll need. You'll also receive neat items to show the kids (snowshoe hare pelts, elk and deer antlers, etc.).<br />
Community Fishing-teach kids in youth fishing clubs about fish and how to catch them. The clubs meet in the spring at community fishing waters in Utah.<br />
Watchable Wildlife-staff booths at wildlife festivals in Utah. You'll learn more about Utah's wildlife, and then you'll get to share your enthusiasm for that wildlife-including peregrine falcons, mountain goats, bald eagles and bighorn sheep-with those who attend the festivals!<br />
Hunter Education-teach the next generation of Utah's hunters how to be safe, responsible and ethical.<br />
At the workshop, West will provide additional information about the programs. She'll also answer any questions you have.<br />
The workshop is free, and everyone is welcome.<br />
For more information, call West at (801) 538-4717.
You can learn more about the programs at a workshop on Nov. 28. The workshop will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), 3285 E. 3300 S. in Salt Lake City.<br />
"Not all of our volunteers are hunters, and not all of our projects involve backbreaking work," says Jill West, volunteer program coordinator for the DWR. "If you have enthusiasm for the outdoors and you like to work with kids, you're the kind of person we're looking for."<br />
Here's what you can do in the following DWR programs:<br />
Wild Guides Naturalist-this brand new program will give you a chance to get into your community and teach 8- to 9-year-olds about wildlife and the places they live. The DWR will provide all of the lesson plans you'll need. You'll also receive neat items to show the kids (snowshoe hare pelts, elk and deer antlers, etc.).<br />
Community Fishing-teach kids in youth fishing clubs about fish and how to catch them. The clubs meet in the spring at community fishing waters in Utah.<br />
Watchable Wildlife-staff booths at wildlife festivals in Utah. You'll learn more about Utah's wildlife, and then you'll get to share your enthusiasm for that wildlife-including peregrine falcons, mountain goats, bald eagles and bighorn sheep-with those who attend the festivals!<br />
Hunter Education-teach the next generation of Utah's hunters how to be safe, responsible and ethical.<br />
At the workshop, West will provide additional information about the programs. She'll also answer any questions you have.<br />
The workshop is free, and everyone is welcome.<br />
For more information, call West at (801) 538-4717.