Experienced hikers of the Eastern Fraser Valley are being sought to install and monitor wildlife cameras to help research grizzly bears, wolves and wolverines in remote areas.
It's a BC Parks program for volunteers they describe as "dedicated citizen scientists" running from July to the end of November 2025, being co-ordinated by the Fraser Valley Conservancy (FVC), according to a post by organizers.
"The aim is to increase understanding of the behaviour and movement of target wildlife species, including grizzly bears, grey wolves and wolverines, within the Eastern Fraser Valley and Canadian Cascade Range, from Chilliwack to Coquihalla Summit."
They'll monitor individual wildlife species and family units in the area, with volunteers installing and maintaining the program-specific cameras and scent-dispensing units.
Most sites will be checked monthly to add additional scent lures and switch out the camera's memory cards. The volunteers will record and document the presence of the target species of conservation concern, and report on changes over time.
They'll "engage and educate citizens" about the species in key areas, and facilitate the exchange of information.
The preferred skillset includes "adequate physical fitness to safely reach camera locations," as there are sites across varied terrain difficulty, as well as hiking and outdoors experience, and knowledge of human/wildlife conflict avoidance.
"Volunteers need to be comfortable hiking in areas with bears, cougars, moose, wolves, coyotes, etc."
To apply, volunteers are asked to fill out and submit a form by Sunday, June 22, email info@fraservalleyconservancy.ca or see www.fraservalleyconservancy
