| On Wed, 7/2/08, George Hammond wrote: Hi, Here is information about a nationwide citizen science program that might be of interest to your program participants and/or blog readers. Firefly Watch is recruiting volunteers to submit information on the fireflies they see over the course of the summer. They ask for a weekly 10 minute check of your backyard, but they can use even one- time observations. https://www.mos.org/fireflywatch/ cheers, George ____________________________________ George S. Hammond Editor and Content Specialist Animal Diversity Web Museum of Zoology University of Michigan http://animaldiversity.org |
Showing posts with label volunteer ops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label volunteer ops. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Firefly Watch -- citizen science project
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Volunteers needed for upcoming TBEP workdays
The Tampa Bay Estuary Program is seeking volunteers for three workdays in April and May as part of its ongoing "Give A Day For The Bay" program.
The workday schedule is as follows:
Saturday, April 26 from 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Taylor Park in Largo.
For this workday, we need 30-35 volunteers to help plant native wetland plants in and around the lake in the park. This will be wet, muddy and potentially hot work. Bring trowels or small shovels, please. Kids 14 and older are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent.
Co-sponsored by the Pinellas County Parks & Recreation Department
Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Ruskin Commongood ParkSoutheast Hillsborough County.
We need 35 volunteers to plant about 2,000 mangroves, leather ferns, needlerush, and other marsh plants along a large drainage ditch that is part of a county-owned environmental lands parcel a few blocks from US 41 South in Ruskin. Kids 14 and older are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent. Volunteers need to bring small spades, shovels or trowels and expect to get muddy.
Co-sponsored by the Hillsborough County Invasive Species Task Force.
Saturday, May 31 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.War Veterans Memorial Park in St. Petersburg
We need 25-30 volunteers to plant coastal plants such as red cedars, sweet acacia, sea grapes and saw palmettos along the shoreline. These are larger plants that will take some "muscle power" to get in the ground. Kids 12 and older are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent.
Co-sponsored by the Pinellas County Parks & Recreation Department
All Give A Day For The Bay volunteers will receive a free lunch and t-shirt for helping to restore a part of the Tampa Bay watershed. Volunteers are also asked to bring gloves, closed-toed shoes, water bottles, sunscreen and bug spray.
Pre-registration is required. To sign up for any of the workdays, e-mail nanette@tbep.org or call Nanette at (727) 893-2765.
The workday schedule is as follows:
Saturday, April 26 from 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Taylor Park in Largo.
For this workday, we need 30-35 volunteers to help plant native wetland plants in and around the lake in the park. This will be wet, muddy and potentially hot work. Bring trowels or small shovels, please. Kids 14 and older are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent.
Co-sponsored by the Pinellas County Parks & Recreation Department
Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Ruskin Commongood ParkSoutheast Hillsborough County.
We need 35 volunteers to plant about 2,000 mangroves, leather ferns, needlerush, and other marsh plants along a large drainage ditch that is part of a county-owned environmental lands parcel a few blocks from US 41 South in Ruskin. Kids 14 and older are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent. Volunteers need to bring small spades, shovels or trowels and expect to get muddy.
Co-sponsored by the Hillsborough County Invasive Species Task Force.
Saturday, May 31 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.War Veterans Memorial Park in St. Petersburg
We need 25-30 volunteers to plant coastal plants such as red cedars, sweet acacia, sea grapes and saw palmettos along the shoreline. These are larger plants that will take some "muscle power" to get in the ground. Kids 12 and older are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent.
Co-sponsored by the Pinellas County Parks & Recreation Department
All Give A Day For The Bay volunteers will receive a free lunch and t-shirt for helping to restore a part of the Tampa Bay watershed. Volunteers are also asked to bring gloves, closed-toed shoes, water bottles, sunscreen and bug spray.
Pre-registration is required. To sign up for any of the workdays, e-mail nanette@tbep.org or call Nanette at (727) 893-2765.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
volunteer staff for offsite events
I am looking for folks who would be interested in helping staff some offsite events during the weekend of March 8-9 (another event in Apollo Beach that weekend is already covered):
At MOSI in Tampa, the Florida Yard Fandango is an environmental landscaping event that encourages the 9 principles of Florida- Friendly Yards. I could use some extra hands since we have the opportunity to sell some of the native plants in our nursery so we can't leave the space unattended for any length of time.
At Boyd Hill in St. Pete, the Annual Wildlife Weekend will be showcasing Florida ecosystems and encouraging appreciation and stewardship. Our display will focus on how Native peoples used the natural resources that were available to survive. It will also promote this program at Camp Bayou.
If you are interested and available on the weekend of March 8-9, please let me know what time you would consider volunteering to staff the spaces. It is preferred that each person commit to at least 3 hrs to ensure adequate coverage through the weekend. Contact Dolly at campbayou@yahoo.com or call 813-363-5438. Our calendar is located at http://my.calendars.net/campbayou/ .
At MOSI in Tampa, the Florida Yard Fandango is an environmental landscaping event that encourages the 9 principles of Florida- Friendly Yards. I could use some extra hands since we have the opportunity to sell some of the native plants in our nursery so we can't leave the space unattended for any length of time.
At Boyd Hill in St. Pete, the Annual Wildlife Weekend will be showcasing Florida ecosystems and encouraging appreciation and stewardship. Our display will focus on how Native peoples used the natural resources that were available to survive. It will also promote this program at Camp Bayou.
If you are interested and available on the weekend of March 8-9, please let me know what time you would consider volunteering to staff the spaces. It is preferred that each person commit to at least 3 hrs to ensure adequate coverage through the weekend. Contact Dolly at campbayou@yahoo.com or call 813-363-5438. Our calendar is located at http://my.calendars.net/campbayou/ .
Ocala project
Doesn't this sound cool! I just discovered this website http://www.passportintime.com/ and the only project in Florida is not so far away. I'm going to see if I can participate (even though the deadline is soon, the site says it still has positions to fill).
April 18–24, 2008 (including weekend)
Must commit to 1 day
The Carr family cabin, located in the south western portion of the Ocala National Forest in central Florida, was the family "get-away", a place of solitude for the world famous naturalist, Archie Carr and his wife Marjorie. Archie Carr was the pioneer of ecosystems and sea turtle research and his wife was a noted Florida environmentalist credited with bringing about the de-authorization of the cross-Florida Barge Canal. The cabin is the last known standing pre-1939 cabin left on the Ocala National Forest and the Forest Service plans to restore it to honor the contributions of the Carrs.
Volunteers will assist Forest Service personnel with wetland rehabilitation and the restoration of the original approach road to the historic Carr family cabin. With your help, we will also conduct botanical mapping and trail layout and construction. Time permitting, volunteers may also conduct archaeological testing in the area surrounding the cabin.
Numerous recreational opportunities exist in central Florida. Ocala National Forest contains four separate, world-class, crystal clear springs that are ideal for swimming and snorkeling, as well as, canoeing, fishing, and wildlife observations along their runs. The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the national forest from north to south. Temperatures should be pleasant at the time of the project, ranging from the low- to mid-eighties. Be forewarned, with Florida's humid environment, spring time means ticks, mosquitoes, and flies (OK, and an occasional snake). But don't worry, we are used to Florida and all it has to offer and will instruct you on normal precautions. Look on the bright side—we don't have grizzly bears!
Number of openings: 15
Special skills: Botanical mapping, trail layout, and archaeological field experience helpful, but not required
Minimum age: 18 years old
Facilities: Several campgrounds are available within 30 minutes of the project area. Campgrounds have bathrooms, showers, and RV hookups; volunteers responsible for their own food, lodging, and campground fees; hotels in Silver Springs and Eustis, one hotel in Umatilla. Transportation to the project area will depend upon the number of volunteers and vehicles. There is a good dirt access road, easily traversed by 2-wheel drive vehicles.
Nearest towns: Umatilla, 15 miles; Eustis, 25 miles; Silver Springs, 40 miles
Applications due: February 15, 2008
Ocala NF
Historic Carr Cabin Landscape Restoration
FL-3681April 18–24, 2008 (including weekend)
Must commit to 1 day
The Carr family cabin, located in the south western portion of the Ocala National Forest in central Florida, was the family "get-away", a place of solitude for the world famous naturalist, Archie Carr and his wife Marjorie. Archie Carr was the pioneer of ecosystems and sea turtle research and his wife was a noted Florida environmentalist credited with bringing about the de-authorization of the cross-Florida Barge Canal. The cabin is the last known standing pre-1939 cabin left on the Ocala National Forest and the Forest Service plans to restore it to honor the contributions of the Carrs.
Volunteers will assist Forest Service personnel with wetland rehabilitation and the restoration of the original approach road to the historic Carr family cabin. With your help, we will also conduct botanical mapping and trail layout and construction. Time permitting, volunteers may also conduct archaeological testing in the area surrounding the cabin.
Numerous recreational opportunities exist in central Florida. Ocala National Forest contains four separate, world-class, crystal clear springs that are ideal for swimming and snorkeling, as well as, canoeing, fishing, and wildlife observations along their runs. The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the national forest from north to south. Temperatures should be pleasant at the time of the project, ranging from the low- to mid-eighties. Be forewarned, with Florida's humid environment, spring time means ticks, mosquitoes, and flies (OK, and an occasional snake). But don't worry, we are used to Florida and all it has to offer and will instruct you on normal precautions. Look on the bright side—we don't have grizzly bears!
Number of openings: 15
Special skills: Botanical mapping, trail layout, and archaeological field experience helpful, but not required
Minimum age: 18 years old
Facilities: Several campgrounds are available within 30 minutes of the project area. Campgrounds have bathrooms, showers, and RV hookups; volunteers responsible for their own food, lodging, and campground fees; hotels in Silver Springs and Eustis, one hotel in Umatilla. Transportation to the project area will depend upon the number of volunteers and vehicles. There is a good dirt access road, easily traversed by 2-wheel drive vehicles.
Nearest towns: Umatilla, 15 miles; Eustis, 25 miles; Silver Springs, 40 miles
Applications due: February 15, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Activities of interest to FMNP grads
Florida Forestry Teachers Tour: June 19-22
Join teachers from around the state in this behind the scenes tour of forestry in
Florida. This is an exclusive opportunity for educators to visit paper, engineered
wood and solid wood mills, as well as private, public and industrial forests, including logging operations. For additional information and an application visit
http://www.fl-dof.com/calendar/forestry_teachers_tour.html
League of Environmental Educators in Florida Conference: March 27-30
Join fellow park naturalists, outdoor educators, homeschoolers, and K-12 teachers at Camp Crystal Lake in north central Florida!
http://www.leef-florida.org
Nature Art and Earth Day Event at Nature’s Classroom: April 19-20
Interested in spending time among wildlife in Hillsborough County? Nature’s Classroom is hosting an Earth Day Event April 19-20 from 9 am to 5 pm. Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions. Contact Karen Johnson-Folsom at karen.johnson@sdhc.k12.fl.us for more information.
Join teachers from around the state in this behind the scenes tour of forestry in
Florida. This is an exclusive opportunity for educators to visit paper, engineered
wood and solid wood mills, as well as private, public and industrial forests, including logging operations. For additional information and an application visit
http://www.fl-dof.com/calendar/forestry_teachers_tour.html
League of Environmental Educators in Florida Conference: March 27-30
Join fellow park naturalists, outdoor educators, homeschoolers, and K-12 teachers at Camp Crystal Lake in north central Florida!
http://www.leef-florida.org
Nature Art and Earth Day Event at Nature’s Classroom: April 19-20
Interested in spending time among wildlife in Hillsborough County? Nature’s Classroom is hosting an Earth Day Event April 19-20 from 9 am to 5 pm. Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions. Contact Karen Johnson-Folsom at karen.johnson@sdhc.k12.fl.us for more information.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Fwd: "Give A Day For The Bay" Spring Workdays -- Sign Up Now
Greetings Volunteers:
I have two definite workdays set for the next couple of months. They are:
Saturday, Feb. 23
9 am-1 p.m.
We were last at Camp Bayou Camp Bayou
Saturday, March 15
9 am-1 pm
Another litter cleanup, this time in a large urban park and adjacent greenway just north of downtown Tampa on the Hillsborough River LOT Of litter here. We may also be doing some cleaning up of mulched plant beds, trimming, invasive removal and other chores as needed by the Tampa Parks Department. Suitable for ages 5 and up. Lunch and t-shirt provided. A map to the park is available at http://www.tampagov.net/dept_parks_and_recreation/park_search/parkdetail.asp?nbr=122
Pinellas County volunteers, we haven't forgotten you. Coming soon:
April: Taylor Park in Largo
May: War Veterans Memorial Park
It's time to get out, enjoy the weather and do some good in 2008! Let the sign-up begin!
Nanette Holland
Public Outreach Coordinator
(727) 893-2765 phone
(727) 893-2767 fax
e-mail: Nanette@tbep.org
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Camp Bayou volunteer update January 2008
There are a few volunteer opportunities at Camp Bayou coming up that may be of interest. Please contact Dolly at citsci@campbayou.org if you are interested in helping with any of these events. If you are not already registered as a volunteer with Hillsborough County, you will be asked to fill out a short volunteer form before participating in any event.
There will be a butterfly monitoring training class on Friday, January.11, 2008 (for more on the Florida Butterfly Monitoring Network, visit http://www.flbutterflies.net/locations.jsp?County=Hillsborough ). It is a 6 hr class conducted by a researcher from UF, Dr. Akers Pence, but you must commit to doing a monthly monitoring at either Camp Bayou or Lowry Park (possibly a coastal site such as Cockroach Bay). Let me know ASAP if you are interested in taking the training class.
The recent prescribed burn at Camp Bayou has exposed a number of gopher tortoise burrows. We are looking for some folks who are interested in helping monitor them on Saturday, January 19 from 10:30-ish to 1pm (?). If you own a handheld GPS unit to use that's great but we will have some extras for those who don't. We'll walk the north end of the preserve, through the recently charred palmettos, to GPS each burrow and document if active or not. If you would like to help, let me know by Jan 12.
We have begun a pilot citizen science program named 'Wildlife in My Yard'. Participants observe the activity in their yards for 30 minutes. They then go online, sign in and enter background information, and proceed to the survey where they record whether certain groups of wildlife are present or absent in their yard. Recording what is absent is just as important as recording what is present. In an effort to draw valid conclusions, observations should be made at about the same time of day for each session reported. Mornings or late afternoon/evening are probably the best times to observe the greatest number of critters.
If you live in the Tampa Bay area and would like to participate in this Citizen Science project, go online to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8r4OMCTtdbpeZRje_2bQ45Hg_3d_3d , or email citsci@campbayou.org for more information.
Volunteers are also needed to help with the expanded version of the Family Naturalist program, Saturdays 9:30-10:30am from March- June, part of a community education grant from SWFWMD. We've done a pilot program for a year and half that will be the template. Each week is a different environmental theme and activity.
Thanks for all you do,
Dolly
There will be a butterfly monitoring training class on Friday, January.11, 2008 (for more on the Florida Butterfly Monitoring Network, visit http://www.flbutterflies.net/locations.jsp?County=Hillsborough ). It is a 6 hr class conducted by a researcher from UF, Dr. Akers Pence, but you must commit to doing a monthly monitoring at either Camp Bayou or Lowry Park (possibly a coastal site such as Cockroach Bay). Let me know ASAP if you are interested in taking the training class.
The recent prescribed burn at Camp Bayou has exposed a number of gopher tortoise burrows. We are looking for some folks who are interested in helping monitor them on Saturday, January 19 from 10:30-ish to 1pm (?). If you own a handheld GPS unit to use that's great but we will have some extras for those who don't. We'll walk the north end of the preserve, through the recently charred palmettos, to GPS each burrow and document if active or not. If you would like to help, let me know by Jan 12.
We have begun a pilot citizen science program named 'Wildlife in My Yard'. Participants observe the activity in their yards for 30 minutes. They then go online, sign in and enter background information, and proceed to the survey where they record whether certain groups of wildlife are present or absent in their yard. Recording what is absent is just as important as recording what is present. In an effort to draw valid conclusions, observations should be made at about the same time of day for each session reported. Mornings or late afternoon/evening are probably the best times to observe the greatest number of critters.
If you live in the Tampa Bay area and would like to participate in this Citizen Science project, go online to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8r4OMCTtdbpeZRje_2bQ45Hg_3d_3d , or email citsci@campbayou.org for more information.
Volunteers are also needed to help with the expanded version of the Family Naturalist program, Saturdays 9:30-10:30am from March- June, part of a community education grant from SWFWMD. We've done a pilot program for a year and half that will be the template. Each week is a different environmental theme and activity.
Thanks for all you do,
Dolly
Friday, December 14, 2007
Camp Bayou volunteer update December 2007
It's been a while since the last volunteer update. Much effort went into getting Camp Bayou ready for the Open House which went very well. Still no huge throngs of people but those that attended were interested and engaged in the variety of activities offered. We even made some money at the fundraising BBQ even though I did not get my usual donation from Publix (not their fault- I procrastinated too long). For news article see http://southshore2.tbo.com/content/2007/dec/08/ss-getting-back-to-nature/?news
One thing that never got done is to get the pole barn in shape (I've been trying to get to this since the summer but need a few strong helpers and at least one mechanically inclined volunteer). There are donated cabinets that need to be positioned, lots of gardening equipment that needs to be assessed as working, needs repair or send to trash. I moved what I could on my own but not nearly enough.
The next edition of the Camp Bayou Buzz will be distributed on or around Dec 21 (winter solstice). If anyone has any articles, essays, photos, musings, or other nature-related submissions, send them to me by Dec 20.
The recent prescribed burn at Camp Bayou has exposed a number of gopher tortoise burrows. If you are interested in helping monitor them, I would like to get a few interested folks with handheld GPS units to walk the north end of the preserve, through the recently charred palmettos, to GPS each burrow and document if active or not. I am shooting for Saturday, January 19 from 10:30-ish to 1pm (?). If you would like to help, let me know by Jan 12.
I've had a request to do another butterfly monitoring training (see Florida Butterfly Monitoring Network http://www.flbutterflies.net/locations.jsp?County=Hillsborough ), It is a 6 hr class conducted by a researcher from UF, Dr. Akers Pence, but you must commit to doing a monthly monitoring at either Camp Bayou or Lowry Park. We haven't picked a date yet although it may be on a Friday in January. Let me know if you are interested.
We are advertising a winter vacation day camp where kids will be archaeologists in the morning and naturalists in the afternoon. It will run from 9am- 4pm on Thursday & Friday, Jan 3 & 4, 2008. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this group or with school trips next year, let me know. We have a small group of volunteers that are regulars with the school programs but scheduling conflicts do come up and things run more smoothly with extra volunteers.
I am also looking for volunteers to help with the expanded version of the Family Naturalist program, Saturdays 9:30-10:30am from March- June, part of a community education grant from SWFWMD. We've done a pilot program for a year and half that will be the template. Each week is a different environmental theme and activity.
Thanks for all you do,
And have a great Holiday!
Dolly
One thing that never got done is to get the pole barn in shape (I've been trying to get to this since the summer but need a few strong helpers and at least one mechanically inclined volunteer). There are donated cabinets that need to be positioned, lots of gardening equipment that needs to be assessed as working, needs repair or send to trash. I moved what I could on my own but not nearly enough.
The next edition of the Camp Bayou Buzz will be distributed on or around Dec 21 (winter solstice). If anyone has any articles, essays, photos, musings, or other nature-related submissions, send them to me by Dec 20.
The recent prescribed burn at Camp Bayou has exposed a number of gopher tortoise burrows. If you are interested in helping monitor them, I would like to get a few interested folks with handheld GPS units to walk the north end of the preserve, through the recently charred palmettos, to GPS each burrow and document if active or not. I am shooting for Saturday, January 19 from 10:30-ish to 1pm (?). If you would like to help, let me know by Jan 12.
I've had a request to do another butterfly monitoring training (see Florida Butterfly Monitoring Network http://www.flbutterflies.net/locations.jsp?County=Hillsborough ), It is a 6 hr class conducted by a researcher from UF, Dr. Akers Pence, but you must commit to doing a monthly monitoring at either Camp Bayou or Lowry Park. We haven't picked a date yet although it may be on a Friday in January. Let me know if you are interested.
We are advertising a winter vacation day camp where kids will be archaeologists in the morning and naturalists in the afternoon. It will run from 9am- 4pm on Thursday & Friday, Jan 3 & 4, 2008. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this group or with school trips next year, let me know. We have a small group of volunteers that are regulars with the school programs but scheduling conflicts do come up and things run more smoothly with extra volunteers.
I am also looking for volunteers to help with the expanded version of the Family Naturalist program, Saturdays 9:30-10:30am from March- June, part of a community education grant from SWFWMD. We've done a pilot program for a year and half that will be the template. Each week is a different environmental theme and activity.
Thanks for all you do,
And have a great Holiday!
Dolly
Sunday, December 9, 2007
press release- Camp Bayou 'camp', Jan 3 & 4, 2008
phone: 813-363-5438
Winter vacation day camp at Camp Bayou
A special winter vacation day camp will be offered at Camp Bayou on Thursday and Friday, January 3 and 4, 2008, from 9am-4pm. Camp theme is 'Be a Citizen Scientist'.
In the morning, tour a re-created Indian camp, learn how daily needs were supplied by their natural surroundings and create a craft such as pinch pots or weaving; then learn how archaeologists work and discover 'artifacts' in the simulated dig. Time will be alloted to piece together each 'find' to determine what each item is and its use. Extension for the citizen scientist is how residents can help professionals by being responsible, taking good notes and photos of items found, which will increase our knowledge of pre-Columbian history.
In the afternoon, learn how naturalists discover the wonders of nature. Activities include netting aquatic insects in the river, then looking for wildlife along the trails using a variety of monitoring methods including track and scat identification, pit traps, and point counts. Time will be alloted to create some equipment to monitor wildlife in your own yard. Extension for the citizen scientist is learning about the many possible Citizen Science monitoring opportunities in our area that help researchers learn more about the wildlife in our communities.
Lunch time is planned at noon- participants should bring a bagged lunch.
Cost for each day of camp per child is $75. Suitable for kids aged 7-12. Registration required and limited to 18 children.
For more information or to register, contact Dolly at camp@campbayou.org or call 813-363-5438.
Camp Bayou is located 3 miles south of SR 674 at the end of 24th St SE in Ruskin. Camp Bayou is a partnership between the Ruskin Community Development Foundation and Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation. For general info visit http://www.campbayou.org/ or call 813-641-8545.
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Pictured: Students from Cypress Creek elementary do a netting activity similar to afternoon activity at winter camp and show off their prize catches.
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