Fieldwork Toolkits

You're in the right place to find datasheets and species ID cards! Use these links to find the right toolkit for the coastal, freshwater, or upland ecosystem you're investigating:

COASTAL HABITATS Toolkit

Datasheets:
Coastal Species Survey
OR 1-PAGE Coastal Species Survey for experienced VS data collectors
Coastal Species AND Habitat Survey

ID cards:
Coastal Species ID Cards

Sampling methods:
Just looking around
Quadrat (You choose where to put it)
Quadrat (Randomized-placement)

Equipment lists:
Equipment for a Coastal Species Survey
Equipment for a Coastal Species AND Habitat Survey

FRESHWATER HABITATS Toolkit

Datasheets:
Freshwater Species Survey
OR 1-PAGE Freshwater Species Survey for experienced VS data collectors
Freshwater Species AND Habitat Survey

ID cards:
Freshwater Species ID Cards

Sampling methods:
Just looking around
Kicknet
Weed weasel

Equipment lists:
Equipment list for a Freshwater Species Survey
Equipment list for a Freshwater Species AND Habitat Survey

UPLAND HABITATS Toolkit

Datasheets:
Upland Species Survey
OR 1-PAGE Upland Species Survey for experienced VS data collectors
Upland Species AND Habitat Survey

ID cards:
Upland Species ID Cards

Sampling methods:
Just looking around
Quadrat (You choose where to put it)
Quadrat (Randomized-placement)
Hemlock woolly adelgid

Equipment lists:
Equipment list for Upland Species Survey
Equipment list for Upland Species AND Habitat Survey

Team Protocols for investigations in all habitats

There are many ways to manage teams in the field. These are some of our favorites, gleaned from watching veteran teachers and community leaders in action. Share your approach.

Pre-Publishing review sheets

Make sure you are publishing the best data you can! Is your observation missing anything? Check out the data quality checklist. How advanced is your scientific claim? Use the peer review tool to find out.

How-To Guides