There are several opportunities to attend training for the Amphibian Migration & Road Crossings (AM&RC) Project this winter. Volunteers can:

• Attend an in-person training hosted by the Hudson River Estuary Program
• Attend an online, virtual training hosted by the Hudson River Estuary Program
• Join an AM&RC Project Partner for a live, group viewing of the Estuary Program's virtual training and network with volunteers in your community
• Attend an in-person or virtual session offered by AM&RC Project Partners. 

Because in-person trainings have limited space, priority is given to volunteers from the Hudson River estuary watershed, especially those who have not attended an in-person program before. Experienced volunteers who need a refresher or live outside of the Hudson Valley are encouraged to consider joining the virtual session.

Training topics will include volunteer protocols, safety measures, data collection and reporting on Survey123, and species identification. Participants who are unable to attend an in-person or virtual program can view YouTube training modules. All volunteers should complete some form of training prior to surveying roads and submitting data. Thank you!

Training offered by the Hudson River Estuary Program 

IN-PERSON SESSIONS:

FULL! Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6:00-9:00 pm in Albany (Albany Co.)
Cohosted by Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission

FULL! Saturday, Feb. 14, 9:30am-12:30 pm in New Paltz (Ulster Co.) 
Cohosted by Wallkill Valley Land Trust

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:00-9:00 pm in Garrison (Putnam Co.) 
Cohosted by Hudson Highlands Land Trust
Register to attend

VIRTUAL SESSION:

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5:30-7:30pm
Register to attend

Watch the Estuary Program's Virtual Training at an AM&RC Partner Gathering

Two AM&RC Project Partners will host volunteers on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 5:30pm to watch the Estuary Program's virtual training together, for shared learning and a chance to network with local volunteers.

Acra, NY (Greene County)
Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia-Greene
RSVP to LAS549@cornell.edu

Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County) 
Hosted by Vassar Preserve and the Environmental Cooperative 
RSVP to preserve@vassar.edu

Training offered by AM&RC Project Partners

AM&RC Project Partners help the Estuary Program to engage local volunteers and expand the impact of the project. Four partners will be offering volunteer training and networking opportunities for local neighbors interested in participating in AM&RC.

IN-PERSON SESSIONS:

Volunteer Training hosted by Hudson Taconic Lands
Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 6:00-7:30pm in Averill Park, NY (Rensselaer County)
RSVP to Kim@rensselaerplateau.org
This in-person training is best for volunteers in Rensselaer County.

Volunteer Training hosted by Teatown
Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:00-9:00pm in Ossining (Westchester County)
Register to attend
This in-person training is best for volunteers in Westchester County.

Big Night Kickoff Orientation hosted by Pound Ridge Conservation Board
Sunday, Mar. 8 at 12:00-2:00pm at Pound Ridge Public Library (Westchester County)
RSVP to alabounty@gmail.com
This in-person session is best for volunteers in the Town of Pound Ridge.

VIRTUAL SESSION:

Amphibian Migration Volunteer Virtual Interest Meeting and Training
Hosted by John Boyd Thacher State Park
Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30-7:30pm (virtual)
This virtual event is best for volunteers interested in surveying the migration at Thacher State Park (Albany County). Email thachervolunteer@parks.ny.gov or call 518-872-0800 to join their email list and receive a meeting link.