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Become A Citizen Scientist
Do you want to help slow
down the spread of harmful invasive species and reduce their ecological
and
economic damage?
The first step is to locate where invaders have arrived and get that
information to those who can do something about it. That’s where
citizen scientists come in. Citizen scientists are volunteers who receive
expert training
to identify and track important invaders in our area. There are two ways to become a citizen scientist.
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| Option 1: Citizen Scientist Workshop |
Join a Satellite Group by attending a scheduled Invaders of Texas Citizen Scientist Workshop. The workshops include classroom training about invasive species, GPS use, digital photography and reporting observations.
Step 1. Visit the workshop page and select a workshop in your area to attend.
Step 2. Download
and read Chapter 1: "About the Invaders Program" on the Citizen Scientist Toolkit page.
Step 3. Download
and submit a completed Volunteer
Interest Form electronically to the local host of one of the scheduled
workshops at least two weeks prior to the workshop date.
Step 4. The local Host will notify you
by email if your registration is accepted. Class size is limited to 30
participants per workshop and registration is on a first come first served
basis. So be sure and register early!
Please note: A
$10 fee may be collected at the workshop to cover refreshments. Ask
the coordinator when you register. All other materials will
be provided. Class size is limited to
30 participants.
If you have a GPS unit and/or digital camera, bring them with you.
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| Option 2: Voyager Online Training Program |
Become a Voyager by completing the Online Training Program. The Voyager program is for those wanting to work on their own. When you have completed the online training you will be ready to fly solo and report observations.
Step 1. Visit the online training page and sign up to create a user profile.
Step 2. Once you have created a profile, login and complete the 8 online training modules and associated quizzes.
Step 3. After you have completed the online training you can login to your profile and begin reporting observations. Just click "Add New Observation" on your profile page to get started.
Please note: For those who would like to join their local satellite, please contact the satellite leader to request permission. After permission is granted you can change your satellite by clicking on the "Update Profile" link on your profile page.
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