Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Field Training Part 2

By Nature Trust of New Brunswick 

Location: Pickerel Pond Nature Preserve, Douglas Harbour, NB
Date: July 5, 2025
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM

Description:

Our hands-on water quality training days are ideal for both new and returning volunteers to develop essential field monitoring skills, gain confidence with freshwater testing equipment, and connect with fellow conservation-minded individuals. You'll learn how to test for key indicators like pH and dissolved oxygen using Water Ranger kits, contribute valuable data to support restoration efforts, and make a direct impact on the health of our lakes and streams.

Why You Should Join Us

• Enhance Your Skills: Learn practical water monitoring techniques using Water Ranger kits and gain hands-on experience collecting environmental data on freshwater health.
• Make a Difference: Your work will directly support restoration efforts on Nature Trust preserves by helping us track changes in water quality before and after conservation action.
• Connect with Nature: Spend the day outdoors at one of our beautiful preserves while engaging in meaningful, science-based stewardship.
• Network and Share: Connect with fellow volunteers and help build a long-term, community-led monitoring program that protects the waters we all depend on.

What to Expect:

• Hands-on training with water monitoring kits
• Field guidance from NTNB and Atlantic Water Network staff
• Learning how to test pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and more
• Team-based sampling and data recording
• Q&A, knowledge sharing, and confidence building for future monitoring
• Join us for one or both training days to build confidence and hands-on skills in water quality testing and monitoring

What to Bring:

• Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy hiking footwear
• Daypack with lunch, snacks, and water
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Smartphone or tablet (optional – for data entry)
• Notebook and pen (optional)

Please note: Terrain may be uneven and off-trail in some locations. Let us know in advance if you require accommodations, we’re happy to support your participation.