Birds of the Upper Yukon River:
An Expedition by Voyageur Canoe

May 29 - June 5, 2010
Price $1800

Join National Park Service ornithologist Carol McIntyre for a once in a lifetime trip through Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. Created in 1980, this Preserve protects one of the highest nesting densities of Peregrine Falcons in North America and is home to over 165 species of birds. Traveling in a 34 foot voyageur canoe, our small group of hardy explorers will start our journey in Eagle, Alaska and paddle 158 miles of the mighty Yukon River to Circle, Alaska. Sunrise symphonies will greet us each morning as songbirds nesting in the boreal forest awake. During the day we’ll paddle along the Yukon River, stopping to watch and learn about birds and bird-related research projects in the region. Each evening we’ll set up camp and enjoy hardy meals and rousing campfire discussions about the ecology and conservation of birds. The course will be fully outfitted by Canoe Alaska.

Update 1/13/2010: This course is full. To be added to the waiting list please email us at courses@murieslc.org and provide your name, phone number and the number of spaces you are seeking in the course.

Times and Location
The course begins in Fairbanks, Alaska. This course begins at 8:00am on first day and ends at 6:00pm on the last day. Due to possible delays in air transport from Fairbanks to Eagle, AK it is strongly advised that participants leave flexibility in their travel plans at the end of the course.

Lodging, Meals and Transportation
The group will camp each night at unestablished sites along the river.  All meals are included in the course fee. The group will take a chartered flight from Fairbanks to Eagle, AK and van transportation will return the group to Fairbanks from Circle, AK.  All transportation is included in the course fee. In the event that the group's flight to Eagle is delayed the participant is responsible for their accommodations in Fairbanks. 

Hiking Distances and Physical Fitness
Field Seminars are active learning experiences. Participants must be capable walkers, in good health, and equipped for sudden changes in weather. No canoe experience required.


Accreditation
The University of Alaska Anchorage offers three professional development credits (level 500) for an additional $109 fee. The 10% membership discount does not apply to the credit fee or the course fee on this particular course.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations that occur 30 days in advance of the course start date will be refunded the course fee, less a processing fee of $25 per space. For cancellations within 30 days of the course start date, the entire fee will be retained unless we can fill your space. Alaska Geographic memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. If we have to cancel a course, your entire course fee will be refunded. To process a cancellation, please email us or call (907) 683-1269.

Refunds will be credited to the credit card used during the original transaction. Refunds may also be applied to course substitutions within the same summer season. Please contact our staff to process a substitution or refund.

Download the Course Overview document for additional information.

Questions?
If you have questions about this particular course, please contact the Murie Science and Learning Center by email or phone (907) 683-1269.

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