sacred_datura
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 138 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
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Posted: 10/3/2007, 9:11 pm Post subject: Fun volunteer trips |
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If you're looking for neat outdoor volunteer gigs that combine wildlife, hiking, camping, etc... check out http://www.gcvolunteers.org/index.php. I participated in a Garter snake research project this past weekend. I went up to Oak Creek Canyon, with Grasshopper Point as the meeting place. I assisted some herpetologists check 50 traps set up in the creek, checking for snakes and other squirmy, slimy things including fish and insects. We recorded the location via a GPS unit, sexed the specimens, calculated their mass, recorded length, and inserted little tracking devices for future sightings. All in all it was a neat experience, even though I went home early due to not feeling well. I'd definitely recommend it! |
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