New volunteers must complete an introductory workshop.
This year’s introductory workshops will be held jointly with the Illinois Odonate Survey (IOS) on Zoom. Each of these workshops consist of two sections. The first covers how to get started monitoring in both programs and how to follow the survey protocols. For the second half we will split into breakout rooms for butterfly and odonate identification training. If you would like to join both IBMN and IOS you may register for two separate sessions.
Introductory Workshops
Session 1
Wednesday April 2nd, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Presentation:
1. IBMN/IOS General Training
2. Choice: Top 25 Butterflies or Intro to Odonate Identification
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Session 2
Tuesday April 15th, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Presentation:
1. IBMN/IOS General Training
2. Choice: Top 25 Butterflies or Intro to Odonate Identification
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Session 3
Saturday May 10th, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Presentation:
1. IBMN/IOS General Training
2. Choice: Top 25 Butterflies or Intro to Odonate Identification
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Session 4
Sunday May 18th, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Presentation:
1. IBMN/IOS General Training
2. Choice: Top 25 Butterflies or Intro to Odonate Identification
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Further Butterfly Identification
Beyond the Beginner’s Checklist Session 1
Thursday April 24th, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Presentation:
1. Beyond the Beginner’s Checklist
2. Top 7 Skippers
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Making Sense of the Skippers
Tuesday May 6th, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Presentation:
1. Making Sense of the Skippers
2. Making Sense of the Spreadwing Skippers
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Beyond the Beginner’s Checklist Session 2
Wednesday May 21st, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Presentation:
1. Beyond the Beginner’s Checklist
2. Top 7 Skippers
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