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The volunteer wildlife monitoring program is designed to gather baseline data on the various forms of wildlife in the Lake County Forest Preserve District to help in the understanding and preservation of such wildlife in natural areas.
After training by District staff, Frog Monitors will regularly walk a trail in teams, listening for frog calls, noting the nature, frequency and time of the calls, as well as the weather conditions.
EXPERIENCE:
No experience required. Training is provided to enable volunteer monitors to recognize the various calls unique to several different frog species.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A VOLUNTEER POSITION:
Please contact Tom Smith, Stewardship Coordinator at 847-968-3329, to discuss your interests, availability and our current needs.
LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Lake County Forest Preserve District was created in 1958 under Illinois law as a special purpose unit of government. Our mission is to preserve a dynamic and unique system of diverse natural and cultural resources, and to develop innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities of regional value that reflect a commitment to environmental and fiscal responsibility.
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