If you have a passion for photography and are looking to learn more about the amazing biodiversity of our region, please join the Trail Conference in building an image library of the flora of Northern New Jersey and the Hudson Valley. These high-quality photographs will be used on our web site and in publications and presentations to teach others about plants found along our trails and in our natural areas.
Responsibilities include:
- Photograph at least 60 species of native and invasive plants along trails and in natural areas multiple times throughout the growing season
- Move through natural terrain and carry photographic equipment several miles along varied terrain to reach specific plant populations
- Upload the images to the Trail Conference computers at the Mahwah office once a month
- Must be professional and communicate with staff as needed
- Record and report all volunteer hours
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possession your own photography equipment
- Ability to travel to and from work sites
- Prior experience photographing still subjects
- Ability to identify plants using a field guide preferred but not required
The work will be done primarily outdoors along trails and in natural areas with monthly trips to the office in Mahwah, New Jersey to upload and file images.
Expect an approximately 1 hour introduction to the project in the Mahwah office and additional guidance as needed throughout the program season.
No age requirement!
Take pride in knowing your images will be used in Invasives Strike Force publications and social media posts to spread our message!