Presenter: Scott Smyers
Description: This workshop will Introduce participants to advanced methods of photographing and identifying larval amphibians based on external characteristics, phenology and ecological setting. The workshop will include a presentation on taxonomy, diversity and life history of larval amphibians in the northeast followed by a Q&A. In addition, participants will examine specimens through a camera mounted on a microscope to review the primary characteristics used to identify each genera. Finally, participants will examine a series of tadpoles and larval salamanders and review identifying characteristics using images from specimens examined previously.
Workshop is limited to 8 participants. A waitlist will be created if interest exceeds available slots.
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Our Committment
AMWS is committed to the professional development of our members. As a result, we offer a variety of advanced workshops on wetland science and regulatory updates, as well as webinars, informal nature walks, and networking opportunities.
Additionally, AMWS holds seminars for Licensed Site Professionals on the Mass. Contingency Plan to provide the wetland background they need for spill cleanup. We also occasionally co-sponsor events of sister organizations.
Non-AMWS Events
We’ve compiled non-AMWS event calendar links below because they may interest our members; however, this does not imply endorsement by AMWS.
- Maine Association of Wetland Scientists (MAWS)
- Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC)
- Massachusetts Society of Municipal Conservation Professionals (MSMCP)
- Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC)
- New Hampshire Association of Natural Resource Scientists (NHANRS)
- Pioneer Valley Fern Society (PVFS)
- Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS)
- Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England (SSSSNE)
- Soil & Water Conservation Society Southern New England Chapter (SWCSSNEC)
If you have an event calendar to list, please email administrator@amws.org