Volunteer Mae Esquibel searches for frog and salamander egg masses.
In partnership with the Wetlands Conservancy and Clean Water Services, trainings will also be held Jan. 14 and 28 at other locations.
If you can't make it to the Jan. 21 training, please attend one of the other trainings held by our partners:
Jan. 28 in Beaverton: THPRD Amphibian Monitoring Training (sponsored by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation – must be a THPRD volunteer)
Feb. 4 in Cornelius: CWS Amphibian Monitoring Training (sponsored by Clean Water Services)
Learn the basics to volunteer as an amphibian egg mass monitor. From late January through April, volunteers pull on chest waders and visit wetlands throughout the region to search for four types of frog and salamander egg masses. The four amphibians serve as indicator species, which can be used to help gauge whether regional restoration efforts are helping more native amphibians thrive. It also helps scientists survey their numbers as well as the overall health of wetlands in the region.
No field experience required. The orientation will cover amphibian egg mass identification, survey techniques and field methods. Trained volunteers are then asked to conduct at least four separate surveys throughout the winter totaling approximately 12 to 25 hours.
Ages 16 and older.
Registration required.