June 5, 2011

Wildlife Research Weekend 2011

Twelve Algonquin Park visitors participated in Wildlife Research Weekend 2011, an exciting learning vacation that accompanies wildlife researchers into the field as they attempt to unravel the mysteries of the plants and animals of Algonquin Park. Participants experienced first-hand the purpose, techniques used in both field and remote laboratory settings, and the importance of Algonquin Park as a research laboratory. An outstanding time was had by all who participated.

Accommodation and meals with researchers at the historic Wildlife Research Station		Collecting data from a captured Northern Flying Squirrel
Identifying, aging, and sexing small mammals such as this Deer Mouse		Understanding Snapping Turtle and Painted Turtle research and conservation in Algonquin
Reptile and amphibian research focusing on the impacts of forest access roads		Participant measuring a Red Squirrel
Hatching Painted Turtle		Viewing inside a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker nest cavity using a wireless video camera

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Meet the Researcher Day - July 28, 2011

Algonquin's Wildlife Research Station and The Friends of Algonquin Park invite you to spend time with researchers who use Algonquin Park as their laboratory at Meet the Researcher Day 2011. Learn from those who study reptiles and amphibians, birds, small mammals, fish, wolves, and even humans (through archaeology). A free event for visitors of all ages. Learn more >

Wildlife Researcher Weekend - May 25 - 27, 2012

Sign up for a future Wildlife Research Weekend at the historic Wildlife Research Station. Due to the popularity of this Experience Algonquin Workshop, pre-registration is always required. Space is also limited. Learn more >

Related Information

• Experience Algonquin Workshops
• The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals