Latest Past Events

RiverWatch Open Lab

Izaak Walton Cabin 679 Senna Drive, Mahomet

The RiverWatch Open Lab is an opportunity for those who have participated in RiverWatch invertebrate monitoring to help with sorting, identifying and counting the invertebrate samples that were collected this monitoring season. Microscopes and a RiverWatch associate will be on hand to assist at the open lab. If have participated in any of the invertebrate […]

Invertebrate Monitoring – Sangamon River

River Bend Forest Preserve 1602 MidAmerica Road, Mahomet

Invertebrate monitoring involves both a habitat survey and a biological survey of the site. It also involves entering the stream to stakeout the site, measure stream discharge, and collect the invertebrate samples. Clothes should be suitable for getting muddy. Old shoes or waders are recommended as well. Recommended personal items include a water bottle, bug […]

Invertebrate Monitoring – Wildcat Slough

Sangamon River Forest Preserve 2797 County Rd 600E, Fisher

Invertebrate monitoring involves both a habitat survey and a biological survey of the site. It also involves entering the stream to stakeout the site, measure stream discharge, and collect the invertebrate samples. Clothes should be suitable for getting muddy. Old shoes or waders are recommended as well. Recommended personal items include a water bottle, bug […]