Pollinator Training Recording & Next Steps
Thank you to everyone who attended our Utah Pollinator Pursuit virtual training! We were happy to see familiar faces, as well as many new ones. Unfortunately, we had technical issues on our end and some who were trying to join weren't able to. Our apologies if you experienced this.
If you weren't able to attend the training for any reason, you're still absolutely welcome to join! We've included the recording and next steps below. Thank you so much for joining us.
2021 Volunteer Training Recording
Next Steps
1 - Watch the training recording if you weren't able to attend or would like to review.
2 - Visit the Utah Pollinator Pursuit page, where you can choose whether to become a Site Steward and/or an opportunistic data collector and view everything you need to get started.
3 - If you are getting involved as a Site Steward, sign up for a Monarch Site. Sites are available across Utah.
4 - Review project materials (see "Training Resources" below) as needed, including identification resources and information on downloading and using the Survey123 app.
5 - Start collecting pollinator data! Whether on a hike, in your garden, or at a Monarch Site, every sighting counts. Don't forget to include photos!
6 - Share this project, whether through including family and friends, passing along this email, offering project flyers during encounters while collecting data, or sharing on social media. Don't forget to share photos and quotes with sarah@wildutahproject.org for a chance to be featured and tag @wildutahproject and @utahpollinatorpursuit in your posts!
Photo by Amanda Barth
Volunteer Resources
Some helpful resources are included below.
Printable PDFs on identifying monarchs, milkweed, and bumble bees.
Resources for using Survey123:
Utah Pollinator Pursuit page, where you can view additional resources and information about the project.
Wild Utah Project pollinator page, where you can view updates if you miss them in your inbox and print flyers to have on hand during site visit.
Contact Information:
Amanda Barth, Rare Insect Conservation Coordinator - abarth@utah.gov
Mindy Wheeler, Rare Plant Conservation Coordinator - mindywheeler@utah.gov
Mary Pendergast - Conservation Ecologist - mary@wildutahproject.org
A copy of the bee guide also available through the Survey123 app.
To help us get more data on this important project, please share this email with anyone else who might be interested.
Thank you for everything you do to conserve our special insects in the West. This work would not be possible without you. Don't hesitate to email us at info@wildutahproject.org with any questions.