Amphibian Survey and Collection Methods – Online – March 31st, 2026
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03/31/2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pacific Time
Location: Fully online
As awareness of the value of amphibians and the necessity of conserving their habitats continues to grow rapidly, so does the demand for skilled professionals proficient in handling these often delicate and complex species. This course equips individuals expanding their careers into this realm with detailed knowledge. It covers specific capture techniques, their rationale, and execution, along with best practices for safe handling to prevent injury or disease transmission. Additionally, it explores broader elements such as study design and offers guidance on identifying species across various life stages and habitats.
Topics covered will include:
- Designing an effective survey
- Overview of amphibian life cycle
- Methods for field surveys and capture
- Proper handling techniques
- Safety during fieldwork
- Amphibian specific ethics ad policy
- Amphibian salvage
Course will be 4 hours long.
“Charity’s depth of knowledge and the information presented was fantastic.”
– Joshua
“I learned more about amphibians and am grateful for it.”
– Arnold
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This course is approved for 4 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) under the Society for Ecological Restoration’s (SER) Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) Program. Participants are responsible for uploading their certificates at ser.submittable.com to receive CECs. |