Marsh and Stream Explorers Field Training in Gilead
Location: McCoy-Chapman Forest, Gilead
May 30 from 10 am-12:30 pm
Free; registration required
Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come join Maine Audubon and Maine DEP for a fun morning of catching and identifying macroinvertebrates at the McCoy-Chapman Forest in Gilead hosted by the Mahoosuc Land Trust! Get hands-on training and learn how you can contribute to an important community science project that acts as a screening tool for Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) water quality assessments. Be prepared to wade into shallow water as you net and handle macroinvertebrates!
Marsh and Stream Explorers is a water quality monitoring project that trains volunteers to survey streams and freshwater marshes for large aquatic insects (macroinvertebrates) which are sensitive to environmental stressors and can be indicators of wetland health. After this training session, you’ll have the tools to choose and survey your own stream or freshwater marsh and contribute invaluable data to Maine’s water quality monitoring efforts. If you’re interested in getting outdoors, learning something new, and protecting your local watershed, this community science project is for you!
We will meet at the main parking area for the McCoy-Chapman Forest and go on a short walk to Chapman Brook from there. Wear clothes and shoes you’re comfortable walking in and potentially getting wet, waders or muck boots are encouraged and some may be provided.
Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email events@maineaudubon.org. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of requests submitted at least seven days before the event start date.
