Monitoring Zena Woods Migrating Amphibans
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below!
Join the Woodstock Land Conservancy and Stop Zena Development volunteers as we help migrating frogs, toads and salamanders safely cross Woodstock roads during the migration season. Data collected by volunteers will be submitted to the Amphibian Migrations And Road Crossings Project, and will help SZD better understand the potential impact of Zena Development’s proposed subdivision on local amphibians.
When will volunteers meet up?
Amphibians migrate on rainy nights in late winter and early spring, when the ground has thawed and nighttime temperatures remain above 40F after sunset. We will send out emails to our interested volunteers ahead of promising migration nights.
Where will volunteers meet up?
We will be monitoring a public road in Woodstock’s Zena neighborhood, not far from the Israel Wittman Sanctuary. We will send out an exact meeting location via email ahead of migration nights.
Who can volunteer?
We will be monitoring amphibians at night. The road we will be monitoring is narrow and winding with limited shoulders and blind curves. We love our small community scientists, but this volunteer opportunity is unfortunately not safe for small children.
You do not have to be an amphibian expert to volunteer! We will circle up at the beginning of each volunteer night to go over our process. You can also check out the resources below to learn about migrating amphibians!
How can I prepare for migration nights?
Please check out the resources from the Amphibian Migrations And Road Crossings Project:
What should I bring?
All volunteers must bring: a reflective vest (we have a limited number for volunteers), raingear, a bright flashlight or headlamp + extra batteries, and warm layers
These may also be helpful: a brimmed hat or umbrella and a blinking light