Tag: Illinois

It’s A MagiCicada Fest Across the Midwest!

It’s A MagiCicada Fest Across the Midwest!

For the first time since 1803, two broods, or groups of periodical cicadas, are emerging simultaneously. Both broods will appear in Illinois and Iowa, allowing residents of Cook and Lake counties to hear this unique sonic event! June 9 at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area 

Calling Frog Survey Workshops starting now! 

Join the volunteer network of community scientists who monitor frogs and toads in our region and be at the heart of The Calling Frog Survey program!

These online events provide instruction on how to recognize the sounds needed to Identify the 13 species of frogs and toads living in the greater region of Chicago and vicinity. 

Image of Cricket frog

Collect acoustic data that informs how to conduct management and research that benefits amphibian populations.

Dates:

Saturday, February 3, 9 AM-12 PM

Thursday, February 8, 6 PM-9 PM

Saturday, February 10, 1 PM-4 PM

Monday, February 12, 6 PM-9 PM)

Register for one of four training workshops offered here.