Wildlife Mapping at Merrimac Farm January 23, 2010

Do you enjoy watching wildlife? Would you be interested in contributing that information to a statewide database for wildlife observations?

If so, the VA Dept of Game & Inland Fisheries' WildlifeMapping Program may be just what you're looking for! WildlifeMapping is an outreach program that encourages school children, citizens, community groups, organizations and agencies to collect wildlife data and contribute that data to the statewide database.

"It is a hands-on workshop that provides individuals with the skills necessary to capture their wildlife observations in a format useful to the Department,” said Lou Verner, WildlifeMapping Program Coordinator.

Registration required, visit pwconserve.org/events for registration form. The $25 registration fee includes instruction, program materials and supplies.

Bring binoculars, if you have a pair, wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the outdoors.