Western Toad Community Science Training Event

Community science is a collaborative effort in which the members of the public participate in scientific research alongside wildlife managers and professional scientists. Community scientists help fill data gaps on native wildlife species and their habitats and therefore provide a vital service for wildlife conservation and management.

Utah’s Hogle Zoo collaborates with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to monitor populations of the western toad across Utah. The western toad, one of the four priority amphibian species in the state, is considered a Species of Greatest Conservation Need and is found only in Utah’s high-elevation wetlands. Come help the Zoo conduct surveys of this elusive amphibian!

TRAINING EVENT

We encourage you to join us in person at the Zoo's annual community science training event for the Western Toad Conservation Program. At this event, you will learn:

• All about western toads (including why this is an amazing species!)
• What the Zoo is doing to help recover their populations
• How to collect important data on toads, other amphibians, and their habitats
• How to use specialized equipment in the field
• How to sign-up for events this summer

A portion of the training event may take place outside (weather permitting). Please dress accordingly!

NOTE: If you cannot attend the April 18 event, a second training event will be offered on Thursday, April 23, 6-8PM. Training videos will be also available on the for those who cannot attend either session.

At each training event, snacks and beverages will be provided!

GET INVOLVED!

Sign up for single-day trips and multi-day camping trips this summer! Registration will open on April 18.

TRAINING EVENT VENUE

This event will be held in the Rendezoo Room at Utah’s Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, on Saturday, April 18, from 9AM-12PM. The RendeZoo Room is the round building on the west end of the Zoo's main parking lot, where you can park for free. You do not need to purchase a Zoo admission ticket or Zoo membership to attend. You do not need to go through the ticket office or main gate to access the RendeZoo Room. Doors are open on the west end of the parking lot. This is a free event.

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