Let's start with the basics: All scouting expeditions need to happen in Montana or California before August 31st, 2024. Please confirm you can participate in Montana or California before August 31st, 2024:I will volunteer before this dateI can't volunteer before this date Which state can you collect samples in?CaliforniaMontana Thanks for your interest, but this project needs to be complete by the end of August.If you'd like to check out other projects in your area or on your timeline, click here! Estimated Start Time Let's get an estimate of when you can start volunteering for this project.Here is what needs to happen before you can start:1. Complete this application (hint: you're almost done!)2. Take a 20 to 30-minute online training (hint: you can start as soon as you submit this application)3. We ship you project equipment after you finish that online training (could take a week to arrive after you finish training) Knowing this, what date do you think you'll be able to start volunteering? Binoculars are required for this project.Adventure Scientists can loan binoculars to volunteers on a first come, first served basis. We have a limited number so we may not be able to equip everyone. Do you have your own set of binoculars for this project? Yes, I have access to binocularsNo, I don't have access to binocularsIf you select no, this does not exclude you from the project. Expect an email from our team to discuss your options. This project requires that you have a smartphone capable of downloading mobile apps. Please indicate whether you or someone who can join you has access to a smartphone.I have a smartphoneOne of my teammates has a smartphoneWe don't have a smartphone How did you hear about this project?Please select... Outside Festival Adventure Scientists website Adventure Scientists social media Adventure Scientists volunteer Adventure Scientists email Word of mouth Other social media Search engine (e.g. Google) Published article Other Please describe. Have you volunteered with us before?YesNo Email Verify Email Phone No dashes please. Example: 5555555555 StatePlease select... AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY Date of Birth mm/dd/yyyy Would you be interested in sharing the following skills with our organization?WritingPhotographyVideographyPublic speaking Website/Blog Feel free to leave blank if not applicable. x Instagram Handle Feel free to leave blank if not applicable. x Facebook Handle Feel free to leave blank if not applicable. x Partner Information Adventure Scientists discourages solo adventuring. You are free to submit an application solo, but we highly encourage you to always bring at least one other person with you into the field for safety reasons. Please be aware that priority will be given to applicants who have at least one dedicated partner as an additional volunteer. The partner(s) you list below will be emailed a separate application form to complete. How many partners will volunteer with you?Please select... Just Myself One Partner Two Partners Partner Info First Name Please DO NOT list yourself here. This information is for your partners only! x Last Name Phone Number Email Partner Two Info First Name Please DO NOT list yourself here. This information is for your partners only! x Last Name Phone Number Email Tell us more about yourself What is your primary motivation for participating in the project? Choose one.Please select... I care about the project's conservation themes (e.g. sustainable timber) I want to help Adventure Scientists with their mission I enjoy learning about science and nature I enjoy volunteering It is an opportunity to be outdoors I want to be part of a network of environmentally-driven people I want to learn data collection and research skills I want to be involved in the scientific process I want to spend time with family/friends/etc. I want to learn new technologies (e.g. online mapping) Other If other, please explain your motivation. Please describe some of your outdoor pursuits, and if applicable, any field research experience. We welcome volunteers of all levels and backgrounds! Do you have specific time constraints that could affect your ability to volunteer for this project? Do you have any significant injuries in the last 18 months that might influence your ability in the outdoors? Emergency Contact Name Emergency Contact Phone Number Our awesome brand partners help amplify our voice, and often provide us with gear to celebrate our incredible volunteers. Throughout your time volunteering with us, you may have opportunities to win prizes or just accept gifts from us and those partners as a thank-you for your work. Are you interested in receiving product from our sponsors? Yes, count me in!No, I feel best volunteering without gifts. Do you have any questions for us at this time? By checking this box, I affirm that I will collect data myself and will not train others to do so. Our mission is to collect the highest-quality data for our partners. Therefore, we need to ensure that we alone train each project participant. By checking this box, I affirm that I will return project equipment and samples in a timely manner We have limited project equipment and a lot of trees to sample! Please send equipment back as soon as you've completed sampling. By checking this box, I affirm that I do not represent a commercial group that will be profiting from participation in this project. Being a part of a commercial group does not immediately disqualify you from joining this project. If you are a member of a commercial group, guide service, etc., sampling should be taken on as a personal project rather than as part of group programming. By checking this box, I affirm that I am willing and able to carry all necessary project equipment (binoculars, small instructional booklet) and safety gear. I am fully capable and aware of best practices to safely navigate in the outdoors. Please read Adventure Scientists Release of Liability form and check this box to indicate you agree with the terms. Questions? Contact reforestation@adventurescientists.org
