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Early Birds at Wonder Lake
Denali National Park & Preserve
June 5 - 8, 2013
Alaska Geographic Member Price $486
Non-Member Price $540
Spring is a great pivot point of the year for birds as they endure another epic journey of migration. Join us for this unique and new lodge-based course in the Kantishna region of Denali. Come be an early bird watcher at Wonder Lake and enjoy the arrival of Denali's first migrant species of the summer like the whimbrel migrating from S. America or the red-necked phalarope, the most pelagic bird that visits Denali. Check out the kettle ponds to search for waterfowl in vibrant full-breeding plumage with long-time Denali resident and naturalist Nan Eagleson, co-author of Birds of Denali.
Space Available - Sold Out!
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Times and Location
Participants meet at the Murie Science and Learning Center, located at mile 1.2 of the Denali Park Road. This course begins at 6:30pm on the first day and ends at 4:00pm on the last day.
Lodging and Meals
 We'll spend the first night at the Murie Science and Learning Center Field Camp, located 29 miles inside Denali National Park along the Teklanika River. The Field Camp includes rustic tent cabins and a common dining tent. Family-style meals are simple and healthy. For more information about these accommodations please click here. The two additional nights we will stay at the beautiful Skyline Lodge located in Kantishna, approximately 90 miles inside Denali National Park and Preserve. For more information about Skyline Lodge, please click here.
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. This course includes up to five miles of hiking and/or 1,500 foot elevation gain per day, over uneven terrain.
Accreditation
The University of Alaska Anchorage offers two professional development credits (level 500) for an additional $89 fee. The 10% membership discount does not apply to the credit fee.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations and/or substitutions that occur 60 days in advance of the course start date will be refunded the course fee, less a processing fee of $25 per space. For cancellations and/or substitutions within 60 days of the course start date, the entire fee will be retained unless we can fill your space. Registration fees are not transferable to future years. If we have to cancel a course, your entire fee will be refunded. Refunds will be credited to the credit card used during the original transaction if less than 100 days since the original transaction. All other refunds will be made through a mailed check. Please contact our staff to process a refund. All membership purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Questions?
If you have questions about this particular course, please contact the Murie Science and Learning Center by email or by calling (907) 683-6432. For answers to frequently asked questions, including alternative ways to register and the cancellation policy please visit our FAQ page here.
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