WHO
We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking volunteers who:
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Want to help protect a keystone species
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Are active and can walk several miles, while carrying 10-30 pound loads
WHAT
Spread grain and/or dust around prairie dog colonies to mitigate the spread of plague. This work could include:
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Walk transects on the prairie
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Carry heavy loads of grain or dust to distribute around prairie dog burrows
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Explore and learn about the short-grass prairie biome from American Prairie staff
Dinners and lodging (campground or rooms at the Enrico Education and Science Center on the Sun Prairie property) will be provided.
WHERE
Sun Prairie, Sun Prairie North, and Blue Ridge units in northeastern Montana.
WHEN
Two different sessions are planned.
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One 5-day volunteer trip, taking place September 8th – 12th (Monday – Friday).
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September 8th: Arrival
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September 9th – 11th: Fieldwork
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September 12th: Departure
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One 4-day volunteer trip, taking place October 1st – 4th (Wednesday – Saturday).
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October 1st: Arrival
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October 2nd & 3rd: Fieldwork
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October 4th: Departure
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