Upcoming Workshops
This new Interactive Map workshop brings technological skills once only available to "techies" to NatureMapping participants...collect and upload NatureMapping data to an interactive map. Thursday night will be a review of NatureMapping protocols and what is needed on everyone's laptops (free software) for Saturday.
Saturday will comprise of field work, online mapping skills, using Excel spreadsheets and making online maps.
NatureMapping Online Interactive Maps Workshop
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March 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
$30/person*
March 17, 8:30am - 5:00pm
$80/person*
*Enroll in both workshops for the discounted price of $100.
Clock hours are available for an additoinal $5.00 fee.
Space is limited.
Basics Workshop
Moving from activities to research, NatureMapping is a tool to help create a healthy
future for wildlife through
the use of sound scientific techniques. This workshop provides participants with the basic
skills needed to
use the NatureMapping data collection process.
Online Interactive Maps Workshop
Learn how to take the next step with NatureMapping during this hands-on workshop. After attending,
participants will be able to map project data and sites using ArcGIS to share with a group or to post online
for the
world to see. Bring your own laptop. Open to educators and all others.
Example of a map
For more information, or to register, contact
Michele Cardinaux
Call or come in M-F 8-5
(253) 591-6439
michelec@tacomaparks.com
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 S. Tyler Street, Tacoma
(253) 591-6439
www.metroparkstacoma.org
More workshops will be added as sites are confirmed
