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Small Mammal Survey Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Dakota County
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1 person is interested
Duties & Responsibilities
Volunteers will assist Parks staff in conducting a small mammal survey at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Small live traps will be set and baited in the evening hours. Traps will be checked with staff in the morning hours. Staff will identify species, take measurements, and release any critters that were caught. Volunteers can expect to learn about Dakota County’s wildlife monitoring efforts and small mammal surveying methods. Staff will be responsible for handling wildlife, taking measurements, etc, but volunteers are welcome to take photos or just observe and learn during this time.
Location
Lake Byllesby Regional Park
8150 295th St. E., Cannon Falls, MN 55009 ( Driving directions)
Date/Time
Training/setting live traps: Monday, July 23 rd, 6:00-9pm (REQUIRED)
Checking traps: Tuesday, July 24 th 7-10am
Setting traps: Tuesday, July 24 th 6-8pm
Checking traps: Wednesday, July 25 th 7-10am
Setting traps: Wednesday, July 25 th 6-8pm
Checking/removing traps: Thursday, July 26 th 7-10:00am
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18+, able to walk through tall vegetation and on uneven terrain.
Minimum Time Commitment
Volunteers must attend the training on Monday evening to participate. In addition, you must commit to one other evening of setting traps. There is no minimum or maximum requirement for morning shifts, but trap checking in the morning does have limited capacity and priority will be given to folks who set traps the night before. You are welcome to sign-up for as many shifts as you are available for.
Activity Level - If working outside or non-office work.
Medium - May involve varying amounts of activity (long walks, rough terrain, and moderate physical exertion. May not be recommended for volunteers with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes and long pants required.
Required Training
Must attend training on Monday, July 23 rd. Training will include instructions on how to set/bait traps. Volunteers will help staff set the traps that evening.
Other Information
In the event of rain, traps will remain closed and the rain dates will be used.
Contact Information
Shannon Montante
Natural Resources Specialist
Shannon.montante@co.dakota.mn.us
952-891-7503
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Location:
1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033, US
Mission Statement
Building stronger communities through empowered volunteers.
Description
Looking to lend a hand? We'd be happy to have you! Our volunteer opportunities run the gamut. Enhance the environment, influence struggling youth, encourage lifelong learning and so much more. The time you commit is in your control. Dive into a daylong event, volunteer in a monthslong program or help us out for years to come. No matter what you choose, you'll be building a better community. So go ahead, pick you passion and start feeling food about giving back.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8150 295th St. ECannon Falls, MN 55009
DATE POSTED
July 12, 2018
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16