Become a Community Scientist!
ORGANIZATION: Hoyt Arboretum Friends
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Volunteers with an interest in plant identification and data collection are needed for a Portland-wide community science project!
Non-native Rubus (blackberry) is widespread in the Pacific Northwest and causes negative impacts to native habitats. This community science project (currently in the second year of data collection) will survey the presence of four non-native Rubus species in select Portland parks and natural areas throughout the city. The research will help with the early detection of a relatively new invader to northern Oregon, Rubus vestitus, and inform invasive Rubus management and control strategies.
This community science project is being coordinated by staff at Hoyt Arboretum. A training session for Invasive Rubus Community Science volunteers is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22 from 10-11am. During this training, volunteers will learn to identify the four invasive Rubus species, choose their assigned parks or natural areas, and learn to collect data and record their observations.
Volunteers should be available to visit at least 2 assigned parks or natural areas on their own from June through August. Each site/survey visit should include enough time for walking around and looking for the four Rubus species. The total time involved for volunteering will depend on the size of the assigned park/natural area and degree of Rubus infestation
For more information or to sign up, please email volunteer@hoytarboretum.org or call (503) 823-1649.
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About Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Location:
4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97221, US
Mission Statement
Hoyt Arboretum Friends brings people and trees together. We create meaningful learning experiences in a unique global tree collection that we nurture in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation.
Description
Hoyt Arboretum is Portland, Oregon’s museum of living trees. Located in Washington Park, the arboretum encompasses 189 ridge-top acres accessible by 12 miles of trails. More than 6,000 specimens from around the world grow here, including more than 2,000 species. To the local community, Hoyt Arboretum represents a unique setting for recreation and learning. To the world, Hoyt Arboretum is a critical partner in global conservation and scientific research. Hoyt Arboretum relies on the support of Hoyt Arboretum Friends, a membership-based nonprofit organization working in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4000 SW Fairview BlvdPortland, OR 97221
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2019
SKILLS
- Environmental Science
- Research
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers need to be available for the initial training session on May 22 as well as two visits to their assigned site between June and August.
- Willingness to expand knowledge of plant identification skills; Comfortable spending time outdoors and walking on trails; Ability to follow survey standards and correctly fill out datasheets