Name: Colorado Spider Survey Training Workshop
Start: 2026-05-09T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-05-09T15:00:00-06:00
Location: Colorado State University Extension - Colorado Springs

Learn about spider identification and how you can participate as a citizen scientist in the Colorado Spider Survey!
About this Event

Colorado Spider Survey Training Workshop: This regional faunal survey of the spiders of Colorado was launched in May 1999. The purpose of the project is to gather baseline information about the biodiversity of this taxonomic group in the Rocky Mountain/Great Plains Region of Colorado. The information gathered in this survey will be used to document species distributions in ecosystems throughout the state, altitudinal variations in distributions, and species composition in urban areas. The information also can be used to document the extent to which habitat degradation is affecting these top invertebrate predators. During the 4.5 – 5 hour workshop, attendees will learn about spider biology and identification, will be trained in different collection and data management standards, and will get to go outside and try their hand at finding and collecting spiders! The project is led by Senior Curator of Invertebrate Zoology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Dr. Paula Cushing. Paula has been researching spiders and other arachnids for nearly 40 years.

This class is IN-PERSON and space is limited. Lunch provided.

Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. | Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables.

CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.| Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.

Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider.| Colorado State es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact [email protected] fourteen days in advance.