Join the Calumet Community Science Partnership for an outdoor learning experience to strengthen your leadership in local conservation initiatives through community and citizen science in the Calumet region.
In collaboration with Audubon Great Lakes, the Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and the U.S. Forest Service-International Programs, the Calumet Community Science Partnership is offering several in-person workshops that provide participants with an accessible pathway to wildlife monitoring and community science. Through participant-driven experiences in the outdoors, participants gain the knowledge, tools, and resources on the wildlife monitoring projects happening within the Calumet region.
Participants can register for as many workshops as they desire, with the option of attending additional training for any of the following community science projects: the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network, the Illinois Odonate Survey, the Calling Frog Survey, the Singing Insects Monitoring Program, the Audubon Great Lakes’ Secretive Marsh Bird Survey, and Plants of Concern.
Calumet Community Science Bash
Sunday, March 5 | 11am-12:30pm
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Join scientists, neighbors, and community organizations to learn about the many community and citizen science projects happening in the Calumet region in a fair style format! Speak with scientists, win prizes, and get up close with natural history specimens, all while learning about the frogs, butterflies, dragonflies, insects, and birds that are vital to the Calumet’s natural areas. All ages and abilities are welcome; snacks and refreshments will be provided.
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Outdoor Field Experience: Birds
Saturday, April 29 | 11am-12:30pm
Big Marsh Park
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Come explore the beauty of Big Marsh! Under the guidance of a conservation scientist, learn about the biology of important local species, practice bird call identification in the field,* and learn how to monitor for the Secretive Marsh Bird Survey! All abilities welcome. Recommended for adults and children ages 14+.
*workshop logistics are weather dependent and subject to change
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Outdoor Field Experience: Frogs
Saturday, May 13 | 11am-12:30pm
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Come explore the beauty of Sand Ridge! Under the guidance of a conservation scientist, learn about the biology of important local species, practice frog call identification in the field,* and learn how to monitor for the Calling Frog Survey! All abilities and ages are welcome; recommended for adults and children ages 8+ with an accompanying guardian.
*workshop logistics are weather dependent and subject to change
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Outdoor Field Experience: Dragonflies, Damselflies, and Butterflies
Saturday, June 10 | 11am-12:30pm
Big Marsh Park
Please note the updated location for this event.
Come explore the beauty of Big Marsh! Under the guidance of a conservation scientist, learn about the biology of important local species, practice identifying dragonflies, damselflies, and butterflies in the field*, and learn how to monitor for the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network and the Illinois Odonate Survey! All abilities and ages are welcome; recommended for adults and children ages 8+ with an accompanying guardian.
*workshop logistics are weather dependent and subject to change
Outdoor Field Experience: Bees
Saturday, July 15 | 11 – 11:45am ; 12 – 12:45pm
Big Marsh Park
Come explore the beauty of Big Marsh! Under the guidance of a conservation scientist, learn about the biology of important local species, practice identifying bees in the field*, and learn how to monitor bees and other pollinators! All abilities and ages welcome.
*workshop logistics are weather dependent and subject to change
Wildlife Monitoring Training Sessions
Interested in becoming a monitor for a community science project? Sign up to attend an optional training session for the Calling Frog Survey, the Illinois Odonate Survey, or the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network.
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