Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (iNaturalist Citizen Scientists needed for Eco-Quests in the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas)

Organization Name: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
Opportunity Title: iNaturalist Citizen Scientists needed for Eco-Quests in the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas
Category: Environmental Improvement
Commitment: 6 months to 1 year
Start Date: September 8, 2020
End Date: September 30, 2022

Email: friendsafforestation@gmail.com
Website: https://wordpress.com/home/stbarbebaker.wordpress.com
Details:

• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering

Opportunity Description:

Ecological Assessment and Data Inventory Citizen science bio-blitzes, scavenger hunts, and data inventory to identify flora and fauna will establish a baseline inventory. Afterwards research and best practices can be undertaken for appropriate conservation measures. Many groups, i.e. the Saskatoon Entomological Society, Saskatoon Wildlife Society, and classrooms, are ready for bio-blitzes this spring.  This is also a great capacity building opportunity for many.