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 knowledge, tools, and resources on wildlife monitoring projects happening within the Calumet environmental region.
The Calumet Community Science Partnership will offer three participant centered experiences that create accessible pathways to learn about and become involved in wildlife monitoring in the Calumet region. Participants can register for as many workshops as they desire, with the option of attending a training session for one of the following community science projects: the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network, the Illinois Odonate Survey, the Calling Frog Survey, the Singing Insects Monitoring Program, and the Audubon Great Lakes’ Secretive Marsh Bird Survey.
Calumet Community Science Bash
Sunday, March 5 | 11am-12:30pm
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Please note the updated date for this event.
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.
Outdoor Field Experience: Birds
Saturday, April 29 | 11am-12:30pm
Indian Ridge Marsh
Participants of all abilities and ages are welcome to come explore the beauty of Indian Ridge Marsh. Under the guidance of a conservation scientist, learn about the biology of important local species, practice bird call identification in the field,* and connect with community members!
*workshop logistics are weather dependent and subject to change
Registration Opens Soon
Outdoor Field Experience: Frogs
Saturday, May 10 | 11am-12:30pm
Indian Ridge Marsh
Participants of all abilities and ages are welcome to come explore the beauty of Indian Ridge Marsh. Under the guidance of a conservation scientist, learn about the biology of important local species, practice frog call identification in the field,* and connect with community members!
*workshop logistics are weather dependent and subject to change
Registration Opens Soon
Outdoor Field Experience: Dragonflies, Damselflies, and Butterflies
Saturday, June 10
Indian Ridge Marsh
Participants of all abilities and ages are welcome to come explore the beauty of Indian Ridge 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 connect with community members!
*workshop logistics are weather dependent and subject to change
Registration Opens Soon
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.
