Volunteer/Citizen Scientist Opportunities

 Volunteer at USF Forest Preserve

Volunteers are needed to help with Avian Censuses on the breeding bird population and related data in the USF Forest Preserve in Tampa. Experience preferred in botany and birding, but not required.

Anyone is welcome to participate. Censuses take place April-September and are 2-3 weekday mornings during the 2nd or 3rd week of the month. Days are flexible. Censuses are from sunrise to 10:30 a.m. Training will be provided. Compensation may include secondary authorship on a published thesis paper, volunteer credit, research credit associated with the university or monetary pay. For more information contact Andrea Rocha, andreamrocha1@gmail.com.

Wanted: Diamondback Terrapin Sightings

If you see a Diamondback Terrapin please report your sighting to Heinrich Ecological Services. The company is conducting a distributional survey of the imperiled brackish water species in the Tampa Bay region. Exact locations  (GPS coordinates preferred) and photos are helpful. Report your sightings or request more information by contacting George Heinrich at (727) 599-1843 or george@heinrichecologicalservices.com

Bird Monitor Sought in Tarpon Springs

Dial Cordy and Associates is seeking a qualified migratory bird monitor to survey a Dredge Material Management Area in Tarpon Springs. The surveys are conducted at sunrise or sunset, two to three days a week. Compensation is $200/day. The project is expected to last until the end of August 

For more information, contact James Hargrove, Project Manager Marine Scientist, Dial Cordy and Associates, (910) 251-9790 (office) or (704) 914-6174 (cell).

Volunteer Opportunities

• Bird Surveys at Schultz Nature Preserve, Piney Point Restoration Project, or Frog Creek Restoration Project, contact Mary Keith.
• Garden at Lettuce Lake Park with Suncoast Native Plant Society, contact Tina Patterson.
• Colony Watch Project, contact Tammy Lyons. Monitor Wood Storks, herons and egrets at their nesting colonies.
• Swallow-tailed Kite Monitoring. To join the monitoring program and nest-site database, use your former log-in or join here.
Location: Tampa, FL, USA

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