Participatory Science ProjectProject Owlnet

Get Involved

Project Owlnet at SERC is entirely led and run by volunteers. We would not be able to collect as much data and contribute to our collective knowledge about Northern Saw-Whet Owl migration without your help.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to volunteer, volunteers need to meet the following requirements: 

  • At least 18 years old.
  • Previously participated in Project Owlnet at SERC in Edgewater, MD
  • Commit to setting up mist nets on Sunday, October 19th
  • Able to join us for at least one full night every other week from October 19 - November 26 
    • A full evening starts at 5/6 pm depending on daylight savings and goes until midnight.
    • The Fall season will be every night from October 19th to November 26th.

Do you meet the eligibility requirements? If so, please fill out the interest form

Location and Days/Times

For the Fall 2025 season, we will be at the Reed Center in Edgewater, MD every evening (5/6 pm until 12 am) from October 19th to November 26th.

Questions?

Email SERCOutreach@si.edu.