NEW! Rare Plant Monitoring Program Training Session Announced

The Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program gives plant enthusiasts an opportunity to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state. The information these volunteers collect is used to assess plant population trends during state and national conservation efforts. Program participants are trained in surveying techniques, including how to accurately estimate large plant populations, assess habitat condition, and use GPS coordinates to locate and mark rare plant populations. Plant identification training will not be provided.

Free mandatory training sessions will be held at four locations around the state. All first-time participants must attend one session. See dates and locations below, and check the Volunteer About page for information on what it takes to participate. To sign up for a training session please contact Program Coordinator, Kevin Doyle. If you have already taken the training, contact Kevin to schedule your 2016 surveys.

2016 Training sessions:

Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area: May 7^th, 12:00pm-3:00pm

Vilas County Courthouse: May 8^th, 12:00am-3:00pm

Kohler-Andrae State Park: May 14^th, 12:00pm-3:00pm

Devil’s Lake State Park: May 15^th, 12:00pm-3:00pm

To sign up for a training session or schedule a survey please contact the Program Coordinator by phone (608-267-9788) or email (kevinf.doyle@wisconsin.gov).