Join the High Park Caterpillar Survey
*** No experience necessary ***
WHY GET INVOLVED?
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See dozens of caterpillar species up close
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Learn about caterpillar ecology & natural history
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Contribute to citizen science
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Meet like-minded nature enthusiasts
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Ultraviolet flashlights provided for use
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Regular attendees receive a High Park caterpillar poster​
Survey season & times
Late May thru July
9:30 pm to midnight
Aug-early Oct
Start and finish times get progessively earlier.
(Multiple sessions are held each week. Days vary from week to week, based on volunteer availability and weather forecasts.)
Volunteer requirements
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minimum 18 years of age
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available to do evening sessions (see above for times)
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able to walk up to 4 km per session on paved & unpaved surfaces (most sessions are 1-3 km)
Participants are encouraged to attend at least once a month during the survey season, although many people come more frequently (weekly or bi-weekly).
Have questions?
highparkcaterpillarsurvey (at) gmail.com
If you would like to join the survey, we'd love to hear from you.