One Time Opportunities

H2Oklahoma Annual State Water Festival
Project Date: Sept. 21st - Stillwater
Project Description: Christina Stallings-Roberson, Dept. of Forestry and OMN member, has requested assistance at her tent/display on forestry and trees as part of this festival. Rounds of 5th graders stop at the display booth throughout the day to learn about forestry. The H2Oklahoma Water Festival began in 1995 as an attempt to involve Oklahoma Legislators in environmental education activities. Following a concept developed by the state of Nebraska, the subcommittee put together a water festival for 5th graders with an academic bowl and hands-on exhibit components. Christina says it's an all day event, and could use help morning and afternoon to fit your schedule. Reimbursement for mileage available.
Contact: Christina at christina.stallings@oda.state.ok.us or 405-522-6158.

Oklahoma Wildlife Expo 2007
Sponsor: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. This 3-day free to the public event is designed to develop an appreciation of the diversity of the outdoor recreation opportunities in Oklahoma. Lazy E Arena, Guthrie, OK

Project Date(s): September 9th, Sunday, 8 am; Expo bird blind set up.
Project Description: Volunteers to help set up blind and feeders, for local birds to become accustomed to feeding there for the Expo.

Project Date(s):September 28, 29 & 30th; Expo volunteers to represent OMN
Project Description: Volunteers needed for:
Friday (12 to 6 p.m.), Saturday (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) & Sunday (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
3 to 4 hour shifts. Three to four people per shift. Please be thinking about what shift you would like to volunteer for. In addition to helping people locate the birds we can talk about the Master Naturalist program, hand out our brochures, and pass out materials on bird house/feeder building, etc. We will have sign up sheets available at the August meeting. Bird blind break down will be done after Expo conclusion.
OMN Project Manager: Melinda West , (250-9136)
Melinda-West@omrf.ouhsc.edu

 

US Fish and Wildlife Service
Project Date(s): Ends September 31, 2007.
Project Description: Oklahoma Master Naturalists are teaming with Fish and Wildlife Service to perform a set number of restoration site monitoring visits (not only wetlands). Don't worry if you are not trained yet-we'll train you soon.
In return for the monitoring reports, reimbursement for gas and possibly some additional funds for the chapters would be paid.
Project Manager: Walt and Fran Riggs - grannyfranny@pldi.net.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Lake Thunderbird State Park, Crows Secret Nature Center
Project Date(s): Open
Project Description: Naturalist Julie Tarver would like help designing new exhibits for the nature center as well as volunteers with expertise in local mushrooms, plants, and birds to increase her knowledge in those areas.
Project Manager: Kristy Wicker, kristy_wicker@yahoo.com

Martin Park Research
Project Date(s): One visit per month.  April-November.
Location: Martin Park, 5000 West Memorial Rd, OKC 755-0676
Project Manager: Earlene Archer
Project Description: 1. Nest Monitoring - Barn Owls - Volunteers are needed to observe and locate barn owl nesting activities and sites.
2. Native Prairie Restoration
Date(s): During the 2006 growing season
Description: Johnson grass removal. Collect wildflower/grass seeds. Plant seeds in prepared seedbeds

Speakers Bureau
Sponsor: open
Date(s): as requested
Description: OMN to speak to schools, visit classrooms or community groups, students of all ages as requested with the goal of instilling enthusiasm for Oklahoma's diverse native history and ecology. If interested, complete the Speaker's Form and you will be contacted as opportunities become available.
Project manager: Donna Mackiewicz, e-mail: omnvolunteer@cox.net, or phone: 405.359.9725

Yukon Kirkpatrick 4-H Farm
Project Date(s) open Sponsor: 4-H
Address/ contact: Tom Manske farm # 354-4110 Canadian Co. Ext. 262-0155
Project Description: Presentations and trails maintenance.
OMN Project manager: Walt Riggs, e-mail: grannyfranny@pldi.net

Oklahoma Diversity
Sponsor: Oklahoma Wildlife Department
Contact info. www.wildifedepartment.com/amateurbiologists.htm
Date(s): vary according to survey
Participate in Wildlife Diversity Research Team.
Bluebird Nest box Survey
Hummingbird Survey April through November
Bat House Survey ongoing
Texas Horned Lizard Survey ongoing

Backyard Certification
Sponsor: National Wildlife Federation
Address/contact info. www.nwf.org
Project Date(s) ongoing
Project Description: Transform your ordinary backyard into a certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat site. A Backyard Wildlife Habitat site provides for wildlife the four basic elements needed for survival; food, water, cover and places to raise young. Property owners also employ sustainable gardening practices that conserve natural resources. Visit our online certification center where you can certify directly online or print out an application to be mailed in at a later date.

FrogWatch
Sponsor: National Wildlife Federation
Address/contact info. www.nwf.org/frogwatchUSA/
Dates(s): Ongoing beginning in spring as frogs and toads emerge from hibernation
Frogwatch USA is a long-term frog and toad monitoring program managed by the National Wildlife Federation in partnership with the United States Geological Survey. Go online to set up location and learn songs prior to submitting counts on line.

Monarch Waystation Program
Project Date(s): Ongoing
Project Description: Creating Monarch way stations in home gardens, schools, parks, zoos, nature centers, www.MonarchWatch.org

MonarchWatch
Sponsor: University of Kansass
Address/contact info. www.MonarchWatch.org/tagmig/tag.htm/
Date(s): late September - early November for Oklahoma
Migrating monarchs are tagged and numbers reported to gain data in answering questions about the migration of Monarchs. Contact the web site to obtain tags and pertinent information..