Specialty(ies):

Snakes, Butterflies, Monarch larvae, Burdock, Bird migration, Mammals, Exotics/Invasives

Purpose:

To bridge the gap between community and academia through Community Science Research. We produce high-quality, publishable research that is driven by our volunteer corps.

Subject Area(s):

Birds
Soil - Type
Amphibians/Reptiles - Snakes
Exotics/Invasive Species - Burdock
Native Plants - Tree monitoring & Understory vegetation
Mammals
Lakes/Ponds/Reservoirs - Invertebrates
Rivers/Streams
Invertebrates (mussels, dragonflies, etc.)

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
Habitat Protection
GIS mapping/monitoring
Collectors and users
Chemical parameters
Physical parameters
Biological parameters

# of Volunteers:

200

Volunteer Services:

Training sessions for new volunteers
Advanced training sessions for experienced monitors
Conferences
Volunteer monitor newsletter
Group website
Data analysis and reporting
Regular meetings throughout the year
Email list or list-serve for volunteers
Staff consultation with individual monitors
Volunteer monitor newsletter
Facebook page or group

Accepting New Volunteers?

Yes