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Audubon Coastal Bird Survey Volunteer Training
ORGANIZATION: Audubon Mississippi Coastal Bird Stewardship Program
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2 people are interested
Are you interested in coastal birds and their habitats, conservation, and making a difference?
Volunteer to participate in the Audubon Coastal Bird Survey (ACBS), a volunteer-driven, Citizen Science effort that was developed through the Pascagoula River Audubon Center in response to 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. ACBS engages community volunteers in the monitoring of coastal birds and their habitats. The survey provides critical data on diversity and population trends, and allows conservation managers to assess threats and identify remedial actions. Survey sites are located along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Jackson, Harrison, and Hancock counties.
To become an ACBS Volunteer:
You must have an interest in learning about coastal birds and field monitoring, have the ability to walk at least 2 miles in adverse weather conditions on beaches and difficult terrain, and participate in the required ACBS training. No previous birding experience is required but is helpful. Training will be provided! Volunteering with the Audubon Coastal Bird Survey program requires a one year commitment.
Can’t commit to a year: Find out how you can help with bird identification, data collection for eBird, outreach and education, habitat restoration, and photography.
To volunteer with Audubon Mississippi, please contact Amanda Odom, Volunteer Manager at (228) 285-0449 or aodom@audubon.org to register. Each training class is limited to 25 persons.
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About Audubon Mississippi Coastal Bird Stewardship Program
Location:
7001 Frank Griffin Road, Moss Point, MS 39563, US
Mission Statement
Audubon's Mission: To conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
Description
Audubon Mississippi supports a wide range of programs focused on bird and habitat conservation and education. Our bird conservation work includes surveys of target species of concern across the state and at our two Audubon Centers. Mississippi also supports an Important Bird Areas program, including a monitoring program supported by state Audubon chapters.
Citizen Science and Audubon at Home programs are key elements of the educational focus at both Audubon Centers and are integral to our efforts of engaging people about nature and leading them toward personal conservation actions. A key underlying theme of all of our education is watershed awareness, particularly relative to connecting people at local, regional, and global scales. This theme is crucial to linking people across the broader landscape and Audubon program at regional, national and international levels.
Audubon Mississippi also has active volunteer and teacher training programs designed to build a cadre of trained adults and youth that assist us in meeting our educational goals. The Audubon Master Naturalist and Audubon Teacher Master Naturalist programs provide detailed training about local and regional habitats. The Audubon Junior Naturalist program introduces youth (14-18 years) to the wonders of nature and the value of conservation.
Visit our Center websites for more information on available programs in these exciting areas and get started in learning about and becoming a good steward of our natural resources.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Biloxi Public Library580 Howard AveBiloxi, MS 39530
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- One year commitment
- Participation in volunteer training is required