Volunteer Handbook

Notebook Cover (PDF)
Inside Front Cover (PDF)
Notebook Contents (PDF)
Inside Back Cover (Notification Letter)
Back Cover (Map of Texas Ecoregions)

Notebook Chapters

01. About the Invaders of Texas Program (Last Update 4/27/08)
02. Introduction to Invasive Species (Last Update 4/27/08)
03. Field Preparation (Last Update 4/27/08)
04. Species Selection (Last Update 4/27/08)
05. Data Collection (Last Update 4/27/08)
06. Using GPS (Last Update 4/27/08)
07. Digital Imaging (Last Update 4/27/08)
08. Data Entry Tutorial (Last Update 4/27/08)
09. Appendix - Invasive Species List (Last Update 4/27/08)

Datasheet

Blank Datasheet with Consent Form (Last Update 4/27/08)

Supporting Documents

Stop the Spread (Union of Concerned Scientists)
Invasive Species Texas (Union of Concerned Scientists)
Noxious Plant Register (Texas Department of Agriculture)
PlantWise (National Park Service)
Federal Noxious Weed List (APHIS)

Trainer Documents

Sample Workshop Agenda (MS Word)
Participant Spreadsheet (MS Excel)
Request for Agency Support (MS Word)
Sample Species ID Card (PDF)
Workshop Evaluation Form (PDF)
Data Validation Protocol (PDF, Last Update 9/17/06)
Volunteer Interest Form (MS Word)
Invaders Species List (Excel, Last Update 3/18/08)
Host Duties (MS Word, Last Update 08/09/08)

Trainer Powerpoints

The Pulling Together Initiative (revised 06/06/08 - 28 MB) - A general overview of invasive species issues and activities in Texas.

Introduction to the Invaders Program (revised 06/06/08 - 7.7 MB) - A general overview of the Invaders of Texas Citizen Science Program.

PowerPoint presentation with audio from “People-Powered Projects: The National Cooperative Weed Management Area Conference” (View Presentation).

Become a Reporting Partner

The Wildflower Center is seeking local partners to assist with locating crucial monitoring sites, those who are interested in using our data, and suggestions for cooperative projects. Contact Joe Marcus at (512) 232-0108 for more detailed information.