Specialty(ies):

NatureMapping, Monarch Tagging, Frog & Toad Survey, Salamander Survey, purple loosestrife monitoring, bat monitoring, Crane Count, Christmas Bird Count, Bluebird, Kestrel, Prothonotary Warbler, and Wood Duck nest box monitoring, Globe at Night

Purpose:

To monitor what is happening in the natural world and relay that to the public, as well as to provide first-hand knowledge for naturalists.

Subject Area(s):

Mammals - Invertebrates
Birds
Amphibians/Reptiles - FrogWatch
Invertebrates (mussels, dragonflies, etc.)
Exotics/Invasive Species

Data Type(s) Collected:

Population Status
Population Trends
Population Health
Population Demographics
Threats to Populations
Distribution and Range
Habitat Requirements
Habitat Conditions and/or Availability

Hours/Volunteer/Year:

24

Volunteer Services:

Training sessions for new volunteers
Conferences
Volunteer monitor newsletter
Group website
Data analysis and reporting
Regular meetings throughout the year
Staff consultation with individual monitors

Accepting New Volunteers?

Yes