Parking & Event Map, Schedule, Mobile App Downloads

Event Map

Schedule (approximate)

5:00-5:30 PM — Welcome & Check In - Gather at the welcome station for check in, name tags, QR codes, and directions. Gated area of the Preserve opens to public access @ 5 PM.

----- Walk to the Kingfisher Pavilion to visit displays and enjoy snacks. All activities will be at or near the Pavilion unless otherwise noted. Explore the Preserve on your own until 5:40 -----

5:40–5:45 — Welcome to the Preserve - Introduction to Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve

5:45–5:55 — Citizen Science & SMART FIRES - Introduction to Citizen Science and the SMART FIRES project. Sign up for the Montana Citizen Science Network newsletter and enter to win a PurpleAir air quality monitor.

5:55–6:05 — Citizen Science at the Preserve - Frank and Steve highlight citizen science opportunities at Indreland, including Chronolog and Bioblitz projects. Quick app introductions: eBird, and iNaturalist.

6:05–6:30 — Kids’ Activity Station - Guided hands on activities for young participants (led by MSU).

6:05–7:00 — Explore & Participate - Choose 1-3 activities

  • Join eBird demo by Ben Goodheart, bird expert & MSU Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Join iNaturalist demo by Matt Lavin, MSU Professor Emeritus, Plant Sciences
  • Interact with air quality & fire weather sensors at SMART FIRES station
  • Try out the Preserve’s Chronolog photo monitoring stations
  • Explore the Preserve on your own

Download Citizen Science Mobile Apps & Create Your Free Accounts

Please do this ASAP to save time during the event. You'll need one or both of these apps if you want to participate in the citizen science activities.