Would you be willing to share your knowledge by leading or assisting in a nature hike and training others on iNaturalist? Please contact Kacey Tait at ktait@umn.edu

Roles: 

• BioBlitz event hosts: Volunteers will act as hosts at each of the local events. This includes helping volunteers know where to park, get oriented to the site, provide an introduction to the activities of the event, facilitate a wrap-up discussion, and be a liaison between the event coordinators and the event location. One person could play both roles of iNaturalist coach and event host.

• iNaturalist coaches: We’ll assign a couple of volunteers who are familiar with iNaturalist to this event. You will help people make their observations in the app, advise them how to take a suitable photo, encourage them to make observations, troubleshoot if they’re getting stuck. Basic knowledge of iNaturalist is needed for this role, but it will be very informal, one-on-one conversations.

Please plan to allow a 15-minute window before and after the program for set-up and clean-up. 

We need volunteer assistance with the following events: 

• 4/25 - Flower Hike @ Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge -12-2 PM - Volunteer sign-up

  • 1-2 iNaturalist coaches requested

• 4/26 - Family Hike @ Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center - 10-12 PM - Volunteer sign-up

  • 1 additional iNaturalist coach requested