I will be assisting with identifying and monitoring rare species of plants throughout the Chicagoland area and using past data to map out populations to prepare for volunteer events. I will also partake in assessing vegetation quality in various habitats. I will help manage volunteer-collected demographic data and when in the field, help with managing and training of volunteers. I will be helping with the entry of collected data and the merging of data from specific populations.I am wanting to become better acquainted with the plants of the area and learn more skills that will help me in my future career path.