NatureMapping Progressive Workshops

Moving from activities to field research. NatureMapping is a tool for students and citizens to use to help determine a healthy future for fish and wildlife through the use of sound scientific techniques. Classroom and field work will include the use of maps, wildlife identification tips, habitat coding, building a search image, tracking and data collection procedures.

This workshop will provide educators with the skills needed to aid learners in the NatureMapping process. The basic data collection and monitoring techniques of NatureMapping are all included, plus activities to engage learners in the process. This two-day workshop also includes time spent in the field applying the NatureMapping process. It is not open to non-educators. Clock hours available.

This workshop is for citizens interested in using the NatureMapping process to keep track of wildlife in their backyard, local parks and forests, or any other natural area. This hands-on environmental learning workshop helps people take the next step after learning to enjoy wildlife.

An overview of different ways to collect meaningful data will be covered after all participants discuss their ideas. Participants begin with a scientific question and design their project. How to coduct a bioblitz will be discussed.

These workshops are conducted before and during research projects. The use of technology (e.g., full-use of the NatureMapping spreadsheet, data analysis and graphs; NatureTracker software data query; GPS, etc.) are full-day workshops. A repeat of earlier workshops may be conducted with specific focus for skills needed on the project. For example, animal tracks covered in Data Collection and Monitoring may be expanded to actual tracking wildlife in the field.

Online Interactive Maps
Utilizing the new online tools to view data

For information on these workshops contact:
Karen Dvornich at vicon@uw.edu