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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to take part in a volunteer vacation or a volunteer wildlife conservation program? Biosphere Expeditions, a volunteer wildlife conservation organization, is announcing brand new Sampler Days that will take place in select US state and national parks in 2012.

These one day events will offer people the chance to be “scientist for the day” as they find out what it’s really like to be a part of a team of volunteers, assisting scientists with wildlife research and conservation.

The Sampler Days will take part in Minnewaska State Park in New York, Lory State Park in Colorado, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in California. Participants will see what it’s like to be part of a small team, working alongside park rangers, expedition leaders, and fellow volunteers while learning about wildlife research and conservation skills.

Skills include things like working with a map, a GPS and compass, collecting important animal data, reading animal tracks and signs, using telemetry equipment, and setting up wildlife camera traps.

Volunteers also get to learn about the flora and fauna, history, and conservation work happening within the various parks.

The Sampler Days are a perfect way for potential volunteers to find out whether or not they are interested in participating in a longer volunteer wildlife program, which Biosphere Expeditions offers in fascinating locations around the world. www.biosphere-expeditions.org

18/10/2011 08:11