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AmeriCorps Volunteer Monitoring Training
Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ | Get Directions »
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UPCOMING EVENT: Volunteer Biological Monitoring Training, Hillsborough NJ, May 12th
Learn about using stream bugs as indicators of pollution in your waterways and learn how you can make a difference in your watershed!
Where? Duke Farms (80 US Highway 206 Hillsborough, NJ 08844)
When? Saturday May 12, 2012
12:00-3:00pm
Training will include how to sample for macro stream bugs, basic macroinvertebrate ID and sampling techniques to be conducted that day!
- Be prepared for the weather and to get dirty! Dress appropriately.
- Bring a snack, water, bug spray and a friend!
- Bring your own waders or rubber boots OR let us know if you need to borrow a pair!
This event is FREE to the public, however you must RSVP by May 5, 2012
Contact the AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassador Lola Bobrowski at 908-685-0315 ext. 224 or at wsamb@raritanbasin.org
We hope to see you there!
Event Details
| Where | Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 12:00 pm–3:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Website | http://www.nj.gov/dep/wms/bear/americorps.htm |
| Phone | 9086850315 x224 |
| wsamb@raritanbasin.org | |
| Price | FREE |
More About Duke Farms
Duke Farms is a 2,700 acre farm formerly owned by tobacco and hydro-power magnate James Duke and his daughter Doris Duke. Through demonstrations, research and educational programs, Duke Farms hopes to inspire a new approach to conservation and sustainable living. Various activities are available for visitors of all ages, including geocaching, horticultural programs and organic gardening classes, and for little ones, there's the Family Wonder Walk. Information and materials are available at the orientation center.
Other events here
- Walk on the Wild Side at Duke Farms Weekly on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 10:00 am–3:00 pm
