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March 11, 2019
Iowa's Frog and Toad Call survey is looking for some new citizen scientists that would enjoy exploring Iowa at night and learning to identify wildlife by sound. The survey, that monitors frog and toad population trends across the state, has been going strong since 1991 and could use some new volunteers to replace retirees and add to the 350+ wetlands that are surveyed each year. New participants can choose an existing route that is currently without a monitor or can work with the survey coordinator to design a new route. Come join us!
There are spaces available in all four frog and toad training workshops being held in Wapello, Scott, Boone and Sioux Counties:
Frog and Toad Call Survey Workshops
Workshop is required to participate in the Frog and Toad Call Survey.
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April 2: Pioneer Ridge Nature Center; Wapello County Conservation, 1339 Highway 63, Bloomfield, IA 52537, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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April 8: Wapsi River Environmental Center, Scott County Conservation, 31555 52nd Ave., Dixon, IA 52745, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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April 9: Boone Wildlife Research Station, 1436 255th St, Boone IA 50036 (by Ledges State Park), 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
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April 13: Sioux County Conservation, Oak Grove Lodge, Oak Grove Park, 4051 Cherry Ave., Hawarden, IA 51023, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
There is a $5 fee to cover workshop materials. At the workshop, participants will learn about how to conduct the survey, how to identify Iowa's 16 frog and toad species by site and sound and will get an opportunity to test their newly learned skills at a wetland. Thank you to Wapello, Scott and Sioux County for partnering to host these workshops! For more information, go to http://www.iowadnr.com/vwmp/ or e-mail vwmp@dnr.iowa.gov
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