Frog & Toad Call Survey
Volunteers will learn how to identify frog and toad species by their calls and help collect important data for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources amphibian monitoring program.
To participate, volunteers must attend a short DNR training workshop (offered via Zoom or in person). Register here.
Cooperative Lakes Area Monitoring Project
The goal of CLAMP is to provide long term monitoring data on regional lake conditions and educate local citizens about lake ecology.
If you are interested in becoming a CLAMP volunteer, please email Ashley Scheve, Education Coordinator, at ashley-scheve@uiowa.edu.
Bumble Bee Atlas Training
Join us June 26 - 28 for a free training with the Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas! Participants will learn how to safely capture, identify, and release bumble bees while contributing to an important citizen science project that monitors Iowa’s native pollinators.
The training includes indoor identification sessions and hands-on outdoor field experiences, where you'll learn how to conduct your own surveys and work toward full certification. Meals are provided and housing is available.
Leader-in-Training Program
Are you a high school student who enjoys working with younger children, loves the outdoors and would like to give back to your community? The Leader-in-Training (LIT) program may be the perfect fit for you! LITs will assist camp staff in providing a safe, caring and exciting experience for campers. This program provides opportunities for students to increase their leadership skills by sharing their passion, knowledge and enthusiasm for the natural world!
For a LIT volunteer description click here.
Coffee & Grounds
Work hard and learn about native ecosystems while restoring prairie and oak savanna at Lakeside. Then relax and make friends over coffee and rolls. Meet at the Waitt Lab at 8:30 am each Tuesday during snow-free months. To be added to the email list please email Matt Fairchild at matthew-fairchild@uiowa.edu.