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NAME LOCATION DESCRIPTION WHEN CONTACT
Bat Viewing
Tours
Wildlife
Education
Center
Gunnison Sage
Grouse Lek
Viewing
Conejos
County 5 th
Grade Fishing
Clinics
Orient Mine,
Villa Grove, CO
Public Information & Education
Volunteer guides needed to lead evening bat
out-flight walking tours for Colorado's largest
bat colony at the Orient Mine on summer
evenings. Duties include giving an informal
talk on the history of the Orient Mine and
natural history of the 250,000+ Mexican Freetailed
bat colony that resides in Orient Mine
each summer. Guide can camp on-site and may
have access to cooking/shower/hot springs
facilities. Visit
www.olt.org/programs/volunteer/
volunteering.htm and click on Orient Mine Bat
Tour Host for more information.
Durango Volunteers needed to staff Education Center
and Museum and provide activities and tours
of the facility. Must enjoy working with
children. Good people skills and interest in
local wildlife needed. Training provided.
Wuanita Lek, 19
miles east of
Gunnison
Antonito, south
San Luis Valley
Volunteers needed to assist at lek viewing area
during breeding season. Answer questions,
assist viewers, and assure that public is
following viewing protocols. Minimum
commitment of one morning per week
required (or two days out of season if from out
of area). www.siskadee.org for more
information.
Come help provide a fun and educational way
to introduce kids and adults to the sport of
fishing, encouraging participation and lifelong
enjoyment. Prior to fishing, each student will
participate in several learning stations to
educate them about fish, fishing techniques,
laws, ethics, and wildlife management.
Volunteers needed to help with all aspects of
the program.
Late June-early
Sept.
Scheduling is
flexible,
Commitment
to a number of
trips required
John Lorenz
719-256-5212
May-Sept. Derek Snyder
Lead Volunteer
970-382-3810 or
Hesperus6@yah
oo.com
April 1-May 10,
Daily
May 12-13,
Tentative
Pat Magee
970-943-7121
Rod Ruybalid
719-588-6362
This program receives Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Under Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior and its bureaus prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, age or
sex (in educational programs.) If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility, or you desire further information
please write to : The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office for Diversity and Civil Rights Programs—External Program, 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite
130, Arlington, VA 22203
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