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Date and Time: Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Brookbanks Park, 75 Brookbanks Dr, Toronto, ON M3A 2T5
Event Overview:
- Activity: Participants will learn how to survey and document insects, focusing on pollinators and caterpillars that feed bird nestlings. The data collected will contribute to community science projects like Caterpillars Count, eBird, and iNaturalist.
- Objectives: The event aims to analyze and submit data on insect populations to understand trends in migratory patterns, food webs, and climate change impacts. Participants will gain skills in data collection and contribute to long-term ecological datasets.
Details:
- Meeting Point: Near the trail at the intersection of Fenside Dr. and Brookbanks Dr., in Brookbanks Park. Parking is available at Crestwood Preparatory College, across the street.
- Equipment: Participants should dress for the weather and bring a personal water bottle. EcoSpark will provide scientific equipment. Tablets or devices for photographing insects and plants are recommended but not required. The Seek app can be downloaded for assistance with field identification.
- Virtual Option: In case of extreme weather or other issues, a virtual session will be offered at the same time.
Additional Information: Participants are encouraged to create a free iNaturalist account and join EcoSpark’s project page to contribute nature images and field data.