Bethel Women of Science seeks volunteers

March 13, 2008 at 1:25PM AKST

Girl Scouts Susitna Council, in partnership with Continuing Education, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus, is hosting a third annual Women of Science Day for Bethel girls.

Last year, nearly 100 girls participated in fun hands-on science activities led by local women who are either working in or interested in science.

Organizers seek women who can volunteer their time to plan and lead activity sessions on Saturday afternoon, April 12, at the Kuskokwim Campus.

Several presenters are needed to provide a wide variety of workshop topics. Sessions in birding, nutrition, dental care, traditional medicine, chemical reactions, weather study, subsistence living, wetland science, winter safety, healthy living, medicinal plants and anthropology are all examples of possible topics that fit well in the 45-minute workshop format.

Adult and teen volunteers are also needed to help guide the groups of girls between classrooms and support the workshop presenters throughout the afternoon.

For more information, contact Amy von Diest in Anchorage at (800) 478-7448 or by email at avondiest@gsscak.org.