News from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
July 29, 2005
Phone: (603) 271-3211
Email: info@wildlife.state.nh.us
For information and online licenses, visit 
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us

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CONTACT:
Mary Goodyear: (603) 846-5108 
Stephanie Hicks: (603) 846-5108 
Jane Vachon: (603) 271-3211
July 29, 2005 


FREE TRAINING OFFERED FOR "WONDERS OF WILDLIFE" VOLUNTEERS 

CONCORD, N.H. -- If you enjoy learning about wildlife, like kids, and 
have time to volunteer during the day, consider becoming a Wonders of 
Wildlife (WOW) educator for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. A 
three-month training course for new volunteers begins September 22. 

"WOW is a great way to get involved with natural resource education," 
says Dr. Judith Silverberg, Wildlife Education Coordinator for Fish and 
Game. "Learning firsthand from wildlife biologists and other ecology 
experts really prepares our volunteer docents to be effective 
environmental educators." 

Trained WOW docents travel to schools or organized youth groups to 
present programs focusing on New Hampshire wildlife and endangered species, 
aquatic ecology and wetlands. They also can lead activities for 
environmental festivals and field days.

Participating in the WOW program requires a long-term commitment. WOW 
volunteers get 11 sessions of free training between September and 
February. Training sessions focus on topics including the importance of 
habitat; wildlife restoration programs in New Hampshire; and furbearers. 
Volunteers also learn about teaching techniques and specific environmental 
school programs presented by Fish and Game. Through lectures and 
hands-on materials and activities, volunteer docents get a chance to explore 
a wide range of wildlife themes, including migratory birds, deer 
population concerns and the future of endangered species. 

After the training is complete, WOW volunteers commit to at least 48 
volunteer hours to natural resource education over the following two 
school years, delivering programs to schoolchildren or organized youth 
groups. The training sessions and most presentations take place during 
school-day hours. 

A full schedule of WOW docent training sessions and an application can 
be downloaded from 
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Education/ed_WOW_docents.htm. WOW 
volunteers must register for the entire series; it is not possible to sign 
up for individual sessions. Those interested in registering can print 
out an application form on the website. 

For more information on volunteering for the WOW program, contact Mary 
Goodyear or Stephanie Hicks at Twin Mountain Fish and Wildlife Center, 
1450 Route 3 North, Whitefield, NH 03598; e-mail mgoody@ncia.net; or 
call (603) 846-5108 or (603) 271-3211.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the 
state's fish, wildlife and marine resources and their habitats, and is 
responsible for informing and educating the public about these resources. 
Visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us.


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