Do you love birding and want to support local conservation efforts? NeighborSpace is currently seeking experienced birders to help monitor bird activity in our protected green spaces throughout Baltimore County.
As a Volunteer Bird Monitor, you’ll play a key role in collecting data to help establish a baseline understanding of the bird species present in our parks and to track changes and migratory patterns over time.
What’s Involved?
Volunteer Bird Monitors will…
- Visit a designated NeighborSpace site once a month
- Complete and submit a birding checklist
- Commit to monitoring the same site for a minimum of 3 months
You may choose to work solo or as part of a small team, sharing monthly observations and data collection. All volunteers will receive training before beginning their assignments.
Upcoming Training Sessions
To get started, volunteers must attend one of the following virtual training sessions:
- Wednesday, June 18 | 12:00–12:45 PM
- Thursday, June 19 | 7:00–7:45 PM
Register for a Training Session
New to Birding?
No problem! We welcome enthusiastic beginners. In addition to attending a training session, volunteers with limited experience will be asked to complete a self-paced course: A Beginner’s Guide to Birding & Citizen Science, offered through the University of Maryland Extension.
Ready to Get Involved?
Complete the Bird Monitoring Volunteer Application, before or after training:
Apply Now
Join us in protecting and learning from the natural spaces that make NeighborSpace parks special!
