Volunteer Opportunity:
Schedule:
Objective:
Paton Center Firefly Survey with Xerces Society
Join Saff Killingsworth from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation for a presentation about southeast Arizona’s amazing fireflies. We’ll talk about firefly diversity and biology, their threats, and conservation efforts to protect these special creatures. We’ll also conduct a Firefly Atlas survey for the rare and imperiled Southwest springs firefly. The Firefly Atlas is a community science effort to better understand and conserve the firefly diversity of North America.
Position Description:
Attendees should prepare for an evening outdoors, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a headlamp or flashlight (preferably with a red light setting to protect the fireflies from light pollution). Restrooms available. Specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand. .
Requirements:
Participants should be comfortable walking on unstable/ uneven ground, carrying up to 30 lbs, and will need close-toed shoes they’re comfortable getting muddy, gloves they’re comfortable getting wet, sun protection, and water. If you have a rake, please bring it.
Date:
Wednesday, June 17th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Number of Openings:
We are looking for 12 volunteers. Registration required.
Location:
The Paton Center for Hummingbirds: 477 Pennsylvania Ave, Patagonia, AZ 85624
Image Credit: Landscape photo with flashing fireflies by Julius Schlosburg
Questions? Email Alexis Stark, Paton Center Site Manager (astark@tucsonbirds.org)