Wanted: Ontarians who are Wild about Wetlands!

Bird Studies Canada, in partnership with the River Institute, is on the lookout for nature enthusiasts to be trained as amphibian and/or bird monitors (no prior experience necessary) for wetland areas surrounding the Ottawa River and St. Lawrence Watersheds. Financial support for this project is provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

“Participants in the Marsh Monitoring Program have been tracking marsh birds and amphibians since 1995” states Kathy Jones, the MMP Volunteer Coordinator. “This program provides everyone -- from amateur naturalists, to professional biologists -- a unique and rewarding opportunity to help learn about and conserve wetlands.” If you are interested in learning how to identify amphibians and/or birds and are willing to spend about 10 hours per year monitoring a wetland area then the MMP may be right for you.

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