Please note that we have designed all volunteer activities so they can be completed in a way that abides by current COVID 19 isolation or distancing protocols and best practices. 

Thank you for your interest in helping save our fading feathered friends. Your efforts will contribute to a collective of scientists that are working to characterize and conserve Nightjar habitat in The Land Between bioregion and beyond.

Whippoorwill and Common Nighthawks are nightjar species and they are most active in the evenings. They are also aerial insectivores, relying on flying insects as a major food source. Aerial insectivores have declined globally by approximately 75%.

Surveys require a team of two and a vehicle. They take place within one week of the full moon in June on designated routes and in the evening.

If you are interested in helping, please register below. Once registered you can choose a workshop and access the training tools on the associated linked website pages.  When you look for an online training event to attend, if there isn't If you don't find a suitable date, watch the training videos online first, and contact us with questions or to book a phone/online meeting for more support!

Register to become a volunteer here (LINK)

Once you register, click on the workshops tab to find a training opportunity.

These opportunities and activities have been generously supported by: