How You're Helping Wildlife, Like Bats! Plus, Upcoming Projects and a Donation Match
Stream restoration volunteers pictured on an old beaver dam. Credit: Janice Gardner
As temperatures begin their downward march, this weekend's volunteer dates will be our last stream restoration work of the year.
To our volunteers on these projects, thank you so much for your amazing work. A huge thanks as well to those who have donated, shared the project with friends and family, or helped in other ways. Without you, these important projects would not be possible.
Stream Restoration and Bats
Many of you know about our stream restoration work. But did you know that before and after our projects, we also assess riparian habitats for native species, including bats?
Bat prey insect surveys with UDWR biologist Terri Pope and expert community scientist Kody Wallace.
Bat prey insect surveys with UDWR biologist Terri Pope and expert community scientist Kody Wallace.
With our partners at UDWR and volunteers like you, we are working to improve stream habitat conditions for all kinds of wildlife communities, including fish, amphibians (like boreal toad), insects, and bats.
To see what kind of impact we're having, we monitor bat presence before and after our projects using tools like acoustic monitoring and bat prey insect surveys. Sign up on our Stream & Riparian Restoration email list to hear first about next year's projects restoring habitat—we're planning more than ever!
Rosy-Finch Season Is Here
A Black Rosy-finch showing off colored leg bands, as part of the Black Rosy-finch Study. Copyright Janice Gardner
The Black Rosy-finch Project is seeking Feeder Count Volunteers for our winter 2020-2021 season! This is a great opportunity to get outside while helping a species that needs your support.
We will hold a live Zoom training on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7pm-8pm. We'll also record the training for those who are unable to attend.
Sign up here to join in the 2020-2021 season. You can also visit our website to learn more.
Our Current Projects
Want to get involved in wildlife conservation in Utah? Check out our projects below to get started.
Black Rosy-finch Project - Volunteer outside or monitor home feeder
Commitment Level: Moderate
Wasatch Wildlife Watch Image Analysis - Volunteer from home
Commitment Level: Easy - Moderate
Thank you for making our conservation projects possible. We're grateful for your dedication to Utah's wildlife and lands.
If you are in a position to give, please consider donating to ensure that this vital work continues.
Thank you so much for your dedication to Utah's unique wildlife. This work is only possible because of your generosity.
Visit the project page on our website to learn more about our conservation work, and please contact us with any questions.
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