Your phone or tablet will be used to record your habitat and location data while you are looking for nests.  You will need to download the ArcGIS Survey123 app from the Microsoft Store Apple Store or on Google Play 

Paper maps can help you mark out your survey plot and ensure your safety in the field. 

We are providing all of our volunteers with a badge that labels them as a volunteer. You must wear this badge while you are in the field so county park staff know who you are and what project you are working on. 

In case you are having difficulty accessing our virtual data sheets in the field, it is a good idea to have printed data sheets as a backup. 

Accessible here

It is important to protect yourself from the sun, as you may be in areas that have little to no shade. It is important to protect yourself by bringing sunscreen and a sunhat, especially during the peak of the summer! 

It's important to stay hydrated! Make sure you have enough water for yourself during your Nest Questing, especially when it is hot. 

While we are not requiring you to ID bumble bees or other plants, it can be nice to have field guides along with you to help answer any questions. Our guide to Minnesota Bumble Bees is a great resource. 

A first aid kit that includes band aids and other bandages, antibiotic ointment, antiseptic wipes, latex gloves, hydrocortisone cream, Benadryl, and tweezers is a great way to be prepared for an emergency in the field. You can learn more from the Red Cross.