YV4C Bumble Bee Monitoring
Learn how to observe and document bumble bees while exploring Dane County Parks. Youth volunteers will join a guided outing at the Nine Springs E-Way to look for blooming plants and active pollinators, practice taking photos for species identification, and build skills related to wildlife observation, habitat monitoring, and conservation fieldwork.
Date/Time:
- Wednesday, August 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
- Meet at the Lussier Family Heritage Center at 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI. The group will walk across the road to the drumlin at Nine Springs E-Way, where the program will take place.
How to Prepare:
Step One: Create an Account in MyImpact (one time process)
- Account application and waiver for 18+ click here.
- Account application and waiver for those under 18 click here (requires parent signature)
Step 2: Must complete all waivers before signing up!
These are all locate at the bottom of the page under “my profile” – find each section below and complete
- DCP/LFHC Transportation Permission - must click “I agree to the above statement”
- DCP/LFHC Background Check (must be renewed yearly) - must click “I agree to the above statement”
- YV4C Behavior Agreement – sign and submit the agreement
Step 3: Sign up for events!
After you've created an account and filled out all necessary waivers, you can sign up for a shift here
What to Know:
- In case of cancellation, a notification will be made via email and/or phone to participants who have signed up.
- No experience is needed. All tools and training provided.
- This program is weather-dependent and is not rain-or-shine.
- If conditions are too windy, too hot, or rainy, the program may need to be rescheduled.
- After the field portion ends at 3:00 p.m. participants have the option to stay briefly in the Heritage Room at the Heritage Center to begin reviewing and processing photos.
What to Wear & Bring:
- Close-toed shoes
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Cell phone or camera for taking photos
- Snacks will be provided
Questions?
- Grace Coleman, Youth Conservation Coordinator: Dane County Parks
- (608) 228-2590 parksvolunteer@danecounty.gov