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Metro Parks and Nature: Become a Wildlife Monitor and Help Us Count Amphibian Egg Masses!
Posted by hannah.cherry
Pull on chest waders, grab a spoon and learn how to search for frog and salamander egg masses.
As a trained wildlife monitor, you will collect data that helps Metro’s Conservation team show how well restoration efforts are working. From late January through April, you will wade through the wintry waters in natural areas to count frog and salamander egg masses. Expect to conduct at least four separate surveys, totaling approximately 12 to 25 hours during these months.
While we ask volunteers to have their own transportation, carpooling to sites can be available from the Lloyd District. Monitoring occurs throughout the week and on weekends. While field experience is appreciated and welcomed, we offer training in amphibian egg mass identification, survey techniques and field methods. Materials are provided, including waders — You bring your extra socks and warm clothes!
Contact Information
Katy Weil
Katy.Weil@oregonmetro.gov | 503-797-1688
About the Organization
Metro works with communities, businesses and residents in the Portland metropolitan area to chart a wise course for the future while protecting the things we love about this place. Metro’s Parks and Nature program manages 17,000 acres of parks, trails and natural areas across the Portland metropolitan region, from wild forests like Chehalem Ridge to beloved destinations like Oxbow Regional Park. Thanks to voters, this network of protected land continues to get bigger and healthier.
Metro is purchasing additional natural areas, improving water quality and restoring wildlife habitat. By offering outdoor classes and volunteer projects, Metro offers opportunities for involvement at many levels. Community grants connect people with nature close to home.