Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP)

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Interested in becoming a volunteer? This season's training dates are listed below.   All trainings are free, but we ask Saturday identification workshop participants to bring $10 to help cover the cost for lunch.  Our space is limited, so pre-registration is required.

Learn more about WHEP, find out how we determine wetland health and learn how to conduct the sampling. Learn tips and techniques for identification. Meet other volunteers and join your team.

The Introduction to WHEP and Field Methods Training session include time outside, so please dress for the weather and wear appropriate field clothes.  Please wear shoes that can get wet, the grassy areas may be a little sloshy.  If you have waders, feel free to bring them.

To register for training please complete the Dakota County or Hennepin County registration form located on the "Get Involved" page.

2010 Calendar:

 

 

 

Topic

When

Where

 
Introduction to the Wetland Health Evaluation Program & Field Methods

Tuesday, May 4,  5:30 – 9 PM

OR

Wednesday, May 5,  5:30 – 9 PM

Dakota Lodge
Thompson Park
West St Paul, MN
http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks/thompson.htm


Minnetonka Community Center
14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN  55345

 

Macroinvertebrate Identification Training

Fri, May 21*
6-9 PM

OR

 
Sat, May 22
9 AM-2 PM

Heritage Hall Room 203
Inver Hills Community College
2500 East 80th Street,  Inver Grove Heights
http://www.inverhills.edu/Maps/index.aspx

Inver Hills Community College is located Inver Grove Heights, just off Highway 52 at 80th Street exit (2 miles south of I-494).

 

Vegetation Identification Training

 

Fri., June 25*
6-9 PM

OR
 
Sat., June 26
9 AM-2 PM

Heritage Hall Room 203
Inver Hills Community College
2500 East 80th Street,  Inver Grove Heights
http://www.inverhills.edu/Maps/index.aspx

Inver Hills Community College is located Inver Grove Heights, just off Highway 52 at 80th Street exit (2 miles south of I-494).

 
Dakota County Fair, Farmington - Wacky, Wetland Bugs in the Floral and Foods Building. Show and tell - specific times and dates to be determined

August 9-15, 2010

Dakota County Fair in Farmington

www.dakotacountyfair.org

 

* The shortened Friday evening identification training sessions are recommended for returning or experienced volunteers.  New volunteers are encouraged to attend the Saturday sessions.