Delaware Envirothon
Thursday, April 26 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (lunch provided)
Location: Village of Five Points, Lewes
Opportunity Description: The Delaware Envirothon is an environmental competition for high school students with a focus on environmental awareness and stewardship. Teams from local high schools compete in challenges that cover a variety of conservation categories – the winning school moves on to compete in a national competition. The Division of Fish & Wildlife serves on the Envirothon Committee and puts together tests for the Wildlife category. Volunteers are needed to assist with event set up and tear down, distributing and collecting tests, and monitoring EcoStations (where the tests are taken).
To learn more about the Delaware Envirothon visit www.delawareenvirothon.org
Age Requirement: Envirothon volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Contact: To volunteer or for more information, contact Lynne Staub at 302-735-3609 or lynne.staub@state.de.us.
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Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs - Volunteer Training
Saturday, April 28 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Aquatic Resources Education Center Directions
4876 Hay Point Landing Rd.
Smyrna, DE 19977
Training Description: Do you like fishing? Do you want to share your love of fishing with young people? Then consider becoming a HOFNOD (Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs) instructor with the Division of Fish and Wildlife! In our HOFNOD instructor training workshop, you will learn many activities and lessons that are appropriate for helping young people learn to become ethical anglers and also to grow into adults that will make wise decisions for themselves and the environment. Visit the HOFNOD Website to learn more.
Age requirement: HOFNOD volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Contact: Volunteers are asked to pre-register with contact information. For more information or to volunteer, contact Tess Belcher at 302-735-8656 or theresa.belcher@state.de.us.
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