SEARCH RESULTS  1 Opportunity Found

Position Citizen Science Team Mount Rainier National Park Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Washington Home Page Washington Tourism Site Washington State Parks Volunteers Address 55210 238th Ave E Ashford, WA 98304 Contact Kevin Bacher kevin_bacher@nps.gov 360-569-2211 Dates 6/25/2010--10/1/2010 Activities • Soil/Watershed • Natural Resources Planning • Fish/Wildlife • Science • Back Country/Wilderness Record Date 9/19/2009 Suitable For Adults,Seniors Difficulty Level Strenuous

Opportunity Description: 

Mount Rainier's science program is looking for several dedicated individuals to form a Citizen Science Team this summer, conducting field surveys of toads and tadpoles in park lakes, ponds, and wetland areas. Volunteers will work under a trained field biologist in areas throughout the park, including remote wilderness as well as places near road access.

The Citizen Science Team may assist with other projects as well, including wetland surveys, soundscape monitoring, archeological surveys, wildlife surveys, and habitat monitoring.

Qualifications: Applicants must be physically fit and capable of working safely in park wilderness areas near lakes and ponds. A background in field science is helpful but not required, as training will be provided. Training will also be available in wilderness first aid.

Schedule: Mount Rainier's Citizen Science Coordinator will work with the team to develop a schedule of projects over the course of the summer. You will be expected to participate in training at the beginning of the season and at least four field expeditions over the course of the summer, according to your own schedule and availability. Some projects may last multiple days, based out of a backcountry field camp.

For more information, please contact Volunteer Program Manager Kevin Bacher at 360-569-2211 ext. 3385 or Kevin_Bacher@nps.gov; or Park Biologist Barbara Samora at 360-569-2211 ext. 3372.

  Apply Online Now