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5 people are interested
Wildlife Camera Survey Orientation - Summer 2020
ORGANIZATION: CASCADIA WILD
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Join a Trail Camera Crew and Help Document Local Wildlife!
Summer Volunteer Opportunity, May-October 2020
Orientation Session 1: Thursday, May 7th, 6:30-8:00 pm
Orientation Session 2: Sunday, May 17 th, 1:30 -3: 0 0 pm
T he wildlife camera survey is part of the Wolverine Tracking Project, a l ong-term community science project studying rare carnivores in Mt Hood National Forest.- Help search for wolverine and wolves, study the distribution of rare montane red fox, and document other resident carnivores and wildlife.
- Gain field-based research experience - important for anyone looking to get into wildlife biology, environmental science, or natural resources.
- Learn about and help protect our native wildlife.
As a volunteer, you will receive:
- The best wildlife photos each week
- Discounts on most Cascadia Wild classes
Each volunteer on a camera crew is responsible for checking a camera site 3-4 times a season.
A camera check is usually a full-day trip to the forest: picking up and returning equipment, hiking to the site, changing the memory card, replenishing the bait, and collecting any genetic samples. Camera sites vary in distance and difficulty, and volunteers are assigned to a camera crew according to their preferences and abilities. Cascadia Wild provides all necessary equipment.
Qualifications and Volunteer Responsibilities:
Reliable and have time to visit the camera 3-4 times during the season
T ransportation to Mt Hood National Forest
Comfortable hiking off-trail
Able to carry up to 10 lbs of camera gear and bait to the survey location
Able to use a GPS to navigate (we offer GPS training)
*Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian.
To volunteer, we ask that you first attend an orientation session this May to learn about the Wolverine Tracking Project, the goals of the camera survey, and your expectations as volunteers.
Following orientation, you will be able to register for Office Training, optional GPS training, and an on-site Field Training.
More information: https://www.cascadiawild.org/wildlife-camera-surveys.html
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camera-crew-orientation-1-tickets-92137520805
We hope to see you on the mountain this summer!
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About CASCADIA WILD
Location:
5431 NE 20TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97211, US
Mission Statement
Cascadia Wild is a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to connecting people with the natural world. We do this by teaching naturalist skills, creating meaningful interactions with local natural areas, and providing stewardship opportunities for serving the wildlife, forests, and land of the Pacific Northwest.
Description
Our largest program is a long-term community science project called the Wolverine Tracking Project, in which volunteers help survey for wolverine, Sierra Nevada red fox, gray wolf, and Pacific marten in Mt Hood National Forest. Participants learn about wildlife while at the same time contributing to an increased understanding of the wildlife on Mt Hood. Three different types of surveys are done: snow tracking, in which highly trained volunteers look for footprints in the snow; camera surveys, in which volunteers maintain baited trail cameras to detect wildlife, and scat surveys, in which volunteers hike trails to search for scat.
Cascadia Wild also offers programs in animal tracking, wild plant foraging, and wilderness survival. We combine modern ecology with the ancient practices of living with nature, to help people develop healthier relationships with the natural environment and with their community.
CAUSE AREAS
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5431 NE 20th AvePortlandPortland, OR 97211
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2020
SKILLS
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N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 full day camera checks through the summer season. One 1.5 hour orientation, 1 hour optional GPS training, 1/2 hour Office training, Full-day Field training.