Bald Eagle Nest Monitoring Workshop

Event Summary

They are three of many species which benefit every year from the efforts of Iowa’s volunteer wildlife monitors! These volunteers make a big impact by contributing a small amount of time to studying our native wildlife. Last year, our volunteers monitored bald eagle nests, waterbird rookeries, falcon eyries, and amphibian habitats. We hope to expand this growing program with the addition of new volunteers in 2012.   Interested in becoming a certified volunteer wildlife monitor? The first step is signing up for one of our fun and educational workshops. A $10 registration fee pays for training materials, a meal, subscription to our newsletter, a frog and toad call CD or bird identification guide, and certification costs. During the workshop, we will orient you with the history and purpose of the program, train you in monitoring techniques, familiarize you with the natural history of the animals you will be studying, and practice your new skills in a short field lab session. You will also be able to connect with other volunteers in your area.  

Bald Eagle Nest Monitoring Workshop  
March 17, 2012 
LOCATION:   Kennedy Park, Heun shelter, 1415 Nelson Ave., Fort Dodge, IA
TIME:   10:00 am to 4:30 pm            
COST:   $10  

Volunteers should be comfortable with technology, enjoy observing wildlife, have good note-taking skills, and the desire to become closer to Iowa’s great outdoors.  All you need to participate, including registration forms, can be found on our website at http://www.iowadnr.gov/volunteerwildlifemonitoring. Please e-mail questions to bridget.nixon@dnr.iowa.gov or stephanie.shepherd@dnr.iowa.gov, or call (515)432-2823 x102.

Cost

Adults - $10.00

Category

Special Events