Bio Blitz Volunteer Form (Prairie Hills Wetland Reserve 2023)
Bio Blitz is a study and recording of living species for scientists, naturalists and volunteers, in an ecologically rich area.

Friday August 4th- Saturday August 5th 2pm-2pm. 22360 US-24 Canton, IL 61520 

 
The Prairie Land Conservancy's 2023 Bio Blitz event at Prairie Hills Wetland Reserve (PHWR) will focus on finding and identifying as many species as possible over a 24 hour period. We will work together to get a snapshot of PHWR’s vast biodiversity.

We are looking for qualified individuals to volunteer as:

1. Flora or fauna data collector.

We have biology focused events that are open tot he public too, Therefore, we are also looking for volunteers to be a

2. Naturalist instructor (i.e. lead an ID focused hike, more details below)

3. Event Volunteer (i.e. greeting the public, tabling, helping data collectors/instructors)

  • You can help for just your time period, a couple of hours, a day, or the full 24 hour period.
  • We will provide shirts that we ask you to wear so that the general public can identify you as a volunteer.
  • Meals are provided for volunteers. Dinner Friday and lunch Saturday will be provided by the Goose Pit. Breakfast Saturday will be bakery items from Hy-Vee and coffee.
  • We ask that volunteers drop off any needed gear in the parking lot and then park at the Goose Pit and walk back (.2 miles)
  • We are providing two 10x10 tents, 20 chairs, 6 tables, a generator, water, a porta-potty and a handwashing station.
  • We welcome informational tables/tents but we have limited space. Please indicate on the form if you would like to set one up and we will confirm the reservation with you as the event gets closer.

Please fill out the form below. 
Data collector questions contact Angella Moorehouse: Angella.Moorehouse@illinois.gov
Other questions contact Fletcher: pc@prairiehillsrcd.org
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Name *
Email *
Phone Number *
Address *
Organization *If applicable
Job Title *If applicable 
What size shirt do you wear? *
What capacity would you like to volunteer? *
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If you chose data collection, please let us know what data you will be collecting (ex: plants, mammals, aquatic invertebrates, etc.)
If you are doing data collection, can the general public join you? Yes/No/Note any specifications
If you choose Naturalist Instructor, please indicate which event you can lead. Please note if we get multiple responses for an event you may be sharing the event.
If you said other, please elaborate 
Will you be eating dinner with us at the Goose Pit Friday night (5pm-6:30pm)? There will be a buffet option, or you can order off the menu.  *
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General Volunteer activities can include setting up and taking down, helping with meals, manning the PLC table, talking with the general public, other general support duties. Shifts are in two hours, we can provide more detail about what those shifts may entail as the time gets closer
Will you be having lunch with us Saturday? We will have catered bbq pork sandwiches with sides from the Goose Pit *
Would you like to set up an informational table/tent? Please provide details on what information you would provide and any other details you think may be helpful for us.
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