Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program (IMMP) Citizen Scientist
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Position Overview
The Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program (IMMP) is a national program to collect milkweed,
nectar plant, and monarch use data from a variety of land-use types and regions. This
information is vital to shaping our understanding of how monarchs interact with their
environment, documenting conservation efforts, and tracking the population and its habitat as
they change over time. Indiana Dunes National Park has a monarch monitoring site set up at the
Paul H. Douglas Center for Education. Citizen scientists monitor this site and submit the data to
the national IMMP program.
Minimum Commitment
Work is typically completed June-September on a weekly/biweekly basis, depending on
volunteer availability.
Goal / Outcome of Job
Shaping our understanding of how monarchs interact with their environment, documenting
conservation efforts, and tracking the population and its habitat as they change over time.
Description of Duties
• Hike to monarch monitoring site and walk throughout site (2-3 miles total per visit) on
designated days/times with at least one additional volunteer
• Count adult monarch butterflies and record their activity
• Collect data on butterfly larvae and note the larval stage
• Count milkweed plants
• Occasional data entry based on observations
• Submit data to Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program (IMMP)
• Collect data on monarch butterflies, larvae, and milkweed and submit to IMMP program
• Prior knowledge of monarch butterflies, larvae, and milkweed OR training required
Knowledge/ Skills Desired
• Knowledge of monarch butterflies, larvae, and milkweed/ a willingness to learn
• Ability to read simple hand-held instruments and/or a willingness to learn
• The ability to work with a diverse community of volunteers and park staff
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Park Service mission and goals
• Understand and respect all park regulations and policies
• Ability to walk 2-3 miles and be on one’s feet for 2-3 hours, potentially in hot weather
• Desire and ability to work outdoors.
• Ability to work in hot and occasionally inclement weather
• Ability to work in diverse terrain and footing
• Ability to handle some strenuous physical activity
Start Date - 2024-10-01
End Date - 2025-09-30
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Mission Statement
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November 8, 2024
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