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Volunteer Information

Every year scientists visit the Preserve to collect specimens using a variety of methods.

Specimen Box

Specimen Box (photo by Katie Winslett)

The scientists require able volunteers to assist them in collecting specimens, recording data, working with them in the lab, and other important tasks.

What is a Citizen Scientist?

  • Citizen Scientists are volunteers that help provide key support to the All Taxa Biodiversity (ATBI) effort.
  • "Citizen scientists" of all ages enjoy opportunities to learn, explore, make friends, and contribute to a unique and worthwhile endeavor. 
  • They can perform a variety of functions from contributing to the scientific collection of data for one of the TWiGS, to helping provide support to a Bio Blitz, to such things as being a photographer or web page designer. 

Scientists and Volunteers at Woodpecker Hill, Big Thicket

Field party at Woodpecker Hill

Volunteering

    • Whatever your talents, there are many ways to help out.
    • If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for BTA, please e-mail the following information to director@bigthicket.org.
    • We will notify you about how you can participate in a variety of activities.
    • Don’t hesitate to contact us If you have any questions at (936) 274-5898.
    • Each spring we offer orientation and training sessions for both new and experienced volunteers.
    • See the events calendar for session dates.

     

    Here are several specific volunteer opportunities:

    • Mycology (slime molds):
      • Site reconnaissance, site monitoring, field collections and data entry.
      • Citizen scientists to be trained to collect and send specimens.
      • If you are interested in helping with either of the opportunities listed above, please contact Katie Winsett, co-TiWG leader, kwinset@uark.edu. 

    • Arthropod TWiG: 
      • Field collecting opportunities and sorting specimens. 
      • For times and dates, contact Dave Roemer at Dave_Roemer@nps.gov

     

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