Training & Continuing Education
25 Most Common Butterflies
These slides are not a replacement for new volunteer training. All new volunteers are required to complete an in-person or online training session before they complete their first survey.
This is a more in-depth training tutorial to follow up IBSN training for new members. This tutorial will assist you in learning the first 25 butterflies that new participants should learn for their first surveying season.
Refresher Training Slides
These slides are not a replacement for new volunteer training. All new volunteers are required to complete an in-person or online training session before they complete their first survey.
This training is a review of protocols, some pointers on distinguishing similar species and an introduction of some new species.
Volunteer Orientation Video - Better Impact
This orientation video covers how to access online volunteer accounts through Reiman Gardens volunteer management system, Better Impact.
Butterfly Quiz #1
This is a great tool for testing your identification skills. You can use this along with the May 15th IBSN Coffee Break Video.
Butterfly Quiz #2
This is a great tool for testing your identification skills. You can use this along with the May 14th IBSN Coffee Break Video.
Answer keys for the Butterfly ID Quizzes
Sample Butterfly Survey
Go on a butterfly survey at Reiman Gardens with Nathan and Anita