Help Maintain a Wildlife Camera and Document Rare Carnivores of Mt Hood! 

Help Maintain a Wildlife Camera and Document Rare Carnivores of Mt Hood National Forest!

Training: November 4, 6:30-8:30pm, online; plus in-person either November 8 or 16, 1:00-5:00

Camera checks occur: mid November through April

The wildlife camera survey is part of the Wolverine Tracking Project, a long-term community science project studying rare carnivores and other wildlife in Mt Hood National Forest.

• Help search for wolverine and wolves, study the distribution of rare montane red fox, and document other resident carnivores and wildlife.
• Gain field-based research experience.
• Learn about and help protect our native wildlife.

Cameras are maintained entirely by volunteers. Volunteers must commit to checking a camera at least two times during the summer survey season, May to October.

Checking a camera is usually a full-day trip. Equipment is picked up from the Cascadia Wild office in NE Portland and returned after your trip. During your camera check, you will change out the batteries and memory card, refresh the bait, and collect any hair or scat samples. Afterward, you will submit the photos, data sheets, and return any equipment that was checked out for the day. ​

Cameras are at various sites on the Mt Hood National Forest; some close to a road, others a 6 mile snowshoe or 10 mile hike into a wilderness area. Most require snowshoeing to the camera site. After attending the training, you will sign up for the camera locations and dates that fit your hiking ability, driving preferences, and availability. You can sign up with friends, or by yourself and be paired with other volunteers. We require a minimum group size of 3 people on each camera visit.

Qualifications and Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Reliable and have time to visit the camera at least two times during the winter season
• Transportation to Mt Hood National Forest
• Comfortable working outdoors in various conditions, including cold and inclement weather.
• Able to hike up to 1 mile and be comfortable traveling off-trail for short distances
• Able to use a GPS to navigate (we offer optional GPS training)
• Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian

Training: There are 2 required trainings.

Online training: Tue, November 4, 6:30-8:30 pm. This training will be recorded for those unable to attend.

In-person training: This training will go into more depth about what to do on a camera trip, navigating off-trail to the camera, snowshoeing, and winter safety. Unless you have lots of experience working outdoors or extensive snowshoeing experience, this training is also required. Location: Leaven Community Center, 5432 NE 20th Ave (map). Choose one date, each session will cover the same information: Saturday, November 8, 1:00-5:00 pm or Sunday, November 16, 1:00-5:00pm.Training

For more information and to register: www.cascadiawild.org/wildlife-camera-surveys.html