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AT23-004 Citizen Science Workshop, Boerne
March 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Event Title: Citizen Science Workshop
VMS-AT: AT: Cibolo Nature Center (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, and Presenter)
Comments: AT23-004 Citizen Science Workshop, Boerne, Presenter: get names (AT=8h)
Event Date: 3/28/2024
Event Time: 8:00a-5:00p
Event Summary:
Citizen Scientists are an important asset to the Tri-National monarch conservation effort. At this workshop, you will obtain the technical skill and knowledge to collect monarch-related information in the field and provide meaningful data to the different organizations that are performing monarch butterfly scientific research.
Event Description:
The Citizen Science workshop focuses on understanding and using the Monarch Larva Monitoring Protocol (MLMP), testing for the Ophryocystis elektroscirrha protozoan parasite (monarch health), tagging monarchs (Fall migration tracking), and collecting and reporting data on monarch sightings. You will also learn how to efficiently use crowd sourced online apps, such as iNaturalist, to identify species and to collect specific monarch related data.
Key Topics Include:
Understanding and utilizing the Larvae Monitoring Protocol (MLMP)
Testing for the Ophryocystis elektroscirrha protozoan parasite (Monarch Health)
Monarch tagging techniques for fall migration tracking
Collecting data on monarch sightings and reporting to esteemed organizations like Monarch Health Lab, Monarch Watch, and Journey North
Efficiently using iNaturalist and the Texas Nature Tracker as platforms for species identification and collecting specific monarch data
Note: THIS IS A PREREGISTRATION FORM ONLY. IF YOU COMPLETE THIS FORM, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVITATION IN JANUARY OF 2024 TO REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE TO ATTEND THE FREE OF CHARGE WORKSHOP
Cost: no charge
Register @: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeX47YuTwKs5FPx_b7EiFa3xKk7zoyDEAwEAlYS2RU3BcF8tw/viewform
Location:
Cibolo Center for Conservation
140 City Park Rd
Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 249-4616
nature@cibolo.org
Instructor/Presenter:
get names for VMS entry
Contact Information:
Jillian Mitchell
Content Specialist Coordinator
National Wildlife Federation
(512) 610-7766
www.nwf.org
Organization Website:
https://www.nwf.org/
Sponsoring Organization:
Cibolo Nature Center
National Wildlife Foundation
