The Earthwise Aware's naturalist team assesses & documents Fells' ecological communities at risk in a fast-changing World. This is an orientation field session that introduces the science program and team. You will help the team record bird movement, observe seasonal phases on fauna and flora, monitor bio-pollution, and map habitat fragmentation. It's also a chance to learn new skills and join the team & effort ツ

⚠️ Hiking pace: Moderate-to-fast. We hike relatively fast when we can–yet very quietly–on the lookout for any kind of signs. Wear long pants and sturdy boots. This is a great opportunity to learn how to be alert and in tune with our environment and to discover our urban woodland's biodiversity and cycles while contributing to science.

ⓘ Register & Commit Rule: ⚠ This is an RSVP Event limited to a small number of guests (confirmation is required). Due to a very high ratio of attendees not showing up to free events (70%), we now have to ask for your confirmation a week prior. If we don't receive this confirmation, we will have to cancel your ticket to give it to someone else on our waiting list. Thanks!

Age: Adults (16+) & Seniors / Rendezvous: Long Pond is a placeholder location. We might move the location depending on needs and conditions and we'll communicate via emails to our attendees (you need to register to be notified). 

◇ What to Wear & Bring: Masks are mandatory. Although these will be slow-paced hikes, please dress appropriately and consider wearing long pants (for the possibility of ticks, poison ivy etc.) and sturdy hiking shoes. Bring water. Also, know that there is no bathroom in the forest.

✉ For any question, you can contact Claire at citizenscience@earthwiseaware.org

ⓘ EwA Citizen Science Programs » www.earthwiseaware.org/citizen-science/

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