Detroit River Hawk Watch Raptor OUTREACH Volunteer

Facility

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Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
The Detroit River has long served the United States and Canada as a vital transportation corridor and center for industries that helped forge the economies of both nations. As a result of this growth, the river and its ecosystem have paid a high price for human progress. Indeed, in our mind and in...
National Wildlife Refuge
Trenton,MI

Location

Address

5437 West Jefferson Ave.
Trenton, MI 48183
United States

Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Suitability
Adults, Seniors, Teens
Difficulty level
Not Difficult
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About This Position

If the Detroit River Hawk Watch Raptor volunteer position sounds interesting but you are not quite certain your eyes are up for the challenge of counting hawks high in the air, perhaps this position is more appealing! Our counters would love to chat with the many visitors who stop by the counting site but they need to keep their eyes on the sky to keep an accurate count.


This position alleviates that dilemma. You can join the Hawk Watch folks on any count day to learn about their survey methods, then provide this information to visitors as they stop by to chat. It is the best of both worlds – the counters will keep you up to date on new sightings, you will learn more than you thought possible about hawk migration, and you will have a chance to interact with visitors from all over the world!


Volunteers will be responsible for the entrance fee at Lake Erie Metropark ($10/day or $40/year). Position available September 1 –November 30, each year. 

Duties/Activities

Conservation Education
Fish/Wildlife
Tour Guide/Interpretation

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