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What does it mean to be a community scientist? A community scientist is a committed community member who has a desire to participate in scientific research and expand scientific knowledge. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with our monitoring programs, and provide valuable data about the habitats and wildlife in our area. Volunteers not only make a local impact, but contribute to science on a wider scale.  

NEST BOX MONITOR

Take a peek into the hidden world of cavity nesting birds. You’ll learn how to identify various species that use nest boxes, nest box etiquette, and how to collect data all while enjoying the thrill of young birds growing up. Volunteers will be required to visit their assigned location once a week to record observations between the months of March - August. Please note the average walking distance to visit all of the boxes at a location is approximately a mile. Some locations may be longer or shorter. Volunteers must also be comfortable walking off trail and through tall grass. 

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For more information contact:

Kelsey Dehring
Parks Naturalist
[email protected]
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These sites need a volunteer:

We are accepting inquiries until April 30th, 2023. Post April 30th names will be added to our waitlist for next years nesting season. 

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VERNAL POOL MONITOR

Do you have a love of amphibians and invertebrates and enjoy quiet time in the woods? Do you want to help guide conservation efforts in your community through volunteering? Consider joining Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation vernal pool monitoring program. We will be providing information sessions to help you better understand the program as well as a training to understand monitoring protocols.

For further information contact:

Elle Bogle
Parks Naturalist
[email protected]

Currently we are not looking for volunteers for this position. However, if you would like to be on a contact list for openings in the future reach out to Elle. 

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