December 2024

Northern Red-Legged Frog

17 Dec Volunteers Needed for Amphibian Monitoring

The Bainbridge Island Land Trust is seeking volunteers for amphibian monitoring!  We are collaborating with Bloedel Reserve and the Woodland Park Zoo to study frog and salamander populations on Bainbridge Island through egg mass surveys of ponds. Volunteers can expect to see red-legged frog eggs and tadpoles, as well as long-toed salamander eggs and larvae. Volunteers will be required to commit to: Completing 3-5 hours of self-paced, virtual training through the Woodland Park Zoo by January 17th, 2025 Attending one in-person field training with Bloedel Reserve the week of January 20th, 2025 Conducting one 3-hour field visit and data entry every month from January through May 2025   If you are interested in participating, please contact Megan Rohrssen or Sarah Keller. Thank you! Pictured: Northern Red-Legged Frog at Cougar Creek Preserve, © Sue Larkin

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Graphic with text over a photo of a mossy tree and pond in the Wildlife Corridor. Text reads "Join us for a Wednesday Work Party. Jan 8 | Wildlife Corridor | 9-11am"

06 Dec January Work Party at the Wildlife Corridor

Wednesday, January 8th • 9-11am • Wildlife Corridor Meet new people, visit unique conservation lands, and support the Land Trust’s ongoing stewardship efforts! Volunteer with us at our next Wednesday Work Party— this month, we’ll be at the Wildlife Corridor, identifying and removing various invasive weeds. Current volunteers, sign up using our Volunteer Portal.  First time volunteering with the Land Trust? Fill out a volunteer interest form and we’ll be in touch! Learn more about our work parties here. Please reach out to Sarah Keller with any questions.

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