-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Advanced NatureMapping Workshop Comming! Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2002 11:29:12 -0600 From: "Jason P O'Brien" <[log in to unmask]> To: NatureMappers:; Hello to all of you! As a trained NatureMapper, you have the opportunity to attend a newly developed NatureMapping training workshop! ***On Saturday, February 9th, NatureMapping and the Iowa DNR Wildlife Diversity Program will be hosting the **Level II Bird Training** workshop at the scenic Des Moines YMCA Camp, located just north of Boone, Iowa on the Des Moines River. The workshop will be 9am - 4pm. Thanks to a REAP-CEP grant, the workshop (a $20.00 value) will cost you $10.00 payable upon registration. A lunch will be provided. Read on to learn more about this brand new workshop and how to sign up!*** I am excited to tell you of a new workshop that has been developed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa NatureMapping! We are putting the finishing touches on what will be known as a **Level II** workshop for trained NatureMappers. This workshop, **Bird Training** for the lack of a more catchy title, will cover bird ID and monitoring techniques specific to all birds, but also train you in several new DNR volunteer surveys. These surveys include: **The Raptor Nesting Survey**, **The Colonial Waterbird Nesting Survey**, and **The Peregrine Falcon Survey**. You all may be familiar with the recent Osprey and Peregrine Falcon re-introductions around Iowa. In light of these, and the immense nesting success that Bald Eagles are having in Iowa, the DNR is in need of tracking the nesting success and/or potential nesting success of all raptors, including those mentioned above. Colonial water nesters are also important, in that they indicate the health of wetland and riparian habitats, as well as overall environmental quality. These colonial species, including the Great Blue Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, Double-crested Cormorants, and Great Egrets, are secretive nesters, and much is not known of their nesting success in Iowa. NatureMappers are a crucial component in the successful management of these species. You can be a part of this exciting new experience, working directly with the DNR on these special surveys! This is a great opportunity to take NatureMapping to the next level, work with IDNR staff, and brush up on your basic NatureMapping skills. I hope everyone's holidays were full of enjoyment spent among family and friends. I wish you all a healthy and happy new year! Thank you and hope to see you at this training! Jason O'Brien ========================================================================================== If you are interested in attending this new training, please mail me the following information with a check or go on-line at http:// <http://www.extension.iastate.edu/naturemapping> www.extension.iastate.edu /naturemapping <http://www.extension.iastate.edu/naturemapping> . Click on "Advanced Bird Training" for an online registration form, then complete and print it off: Name: Address: Phone: (Day/Evening) Email: Vegetarian?: YES NO Cost: $10.00. Make Checks payable to Iowa State University Send registration and check to: Iowa NatureMapping Level II Birds 124 Science II Department of Animal Ecology Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011 ========================================================================================== ================================= Jason P. O'Brien Iowa NatureMapping Coordinator http:// <http://www.extension.iastate.edu/naturemapping> www.extension.iastate.edu /naturemapping <http://www.extension.iastate.edu/naturemapping> Dept. of Animal Ecology 124 Science II Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-3221 Ph: 515/294-6440 FAX: 515/294-7874 e-mail: [log in to unmask] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For SC email list T-and-C, send: GET TERMS-AND-CONDITIONS.CURRENT to [log in to unmask]