Training Opportunities
Fairbanks Area Volunteer Training
Come to this training to learn about the research and join the Project BrownDown team. During the training you will learn to identify local native and invasive plants, and how to collect data on their changing fall leaves. All adults and youth welcome to participate.
When: Saturday, August 29, 2015
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Where: University of Alaska Fairbanks Ski Hut (see red arrow on the campus map below)
Online Training for Volunteers throughout Alaska
Training Webinar- All volunteers must receive training to ensure that we are all collecting data in the same way across the state. We have delivered in-person trainings and and a live webinar training for participants. If you missed these opportunities and still want to participate, have no fear. We recorded the webinar and you can watch it by clicking the link below. Watch the 1 hour webinar and email us to let us know you've watched the webinar. Please let us know if you have questions. During the training, you will get an overview of the dynamics between climate change and invasive species in Alaska. You will also receive training on how to select your plants, find a site that works for you, and collect and submit data.
Teachers!
Would you like to get your class involved? This makes a great fall science project. Contact us at katie.spellman@alaska.edu. Classroom visits from the research team are available in the Fairbanks area and Skype or FaceTime sessions are available for classrooms in other parts of the state.