Scientific research and education

Animals , Bird Sanctuaries

The alaska swallow monitoring network included ten sites around the state, including fairbanks. Together we monitored 258 active nests, banded 1,048 tree swallows, trained 76 volunteers, and offered 40 public programs for at least 1,517 people. In fairbanks, asi's 15 youth and teens in our mentoring and internship programs volunteered 898 hours on the project. creamer's field migration station--we monitored spring and fall migration on creamer's field migratory waterfowl refuge using up to 30 mist nets. The project included 81 k-12 school field trips (serving 2,123 people); 37 community volunteers (2,001 hours); two apprentices; two interns; 16 additional programs; and at least 300 independent visitors. community education & outreach-community education events; bird-themed art shows; and nature walks for at least 2,000 people, including north for science! An 8-day science intensive for middle school students. Also produced outreach materials on birds and conservation in alaska; maintained an educational website; and answered public inquiries about birds and birding in alaska. time allocated to research and education efforts not affiliated with any of the above projects.