Daily Postcard: A pika sits on a rock. Courtesy/NPS. Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument are continuing to survey for native pika this year, and we’d love for you to join us as a volunteer! Pika monitoring volunteers will collect data to help researchers understand the impacts of environmental changes on these animals and develop strategies to mitigate these effects. Duties include: – Gathering data from iButtons installed in pika burrows. – Conducting field observations to monitor pika activity. – Documenting and recording evidence of pika activity. – Assisting with uploading and managing data online. This volunteer opportunity does include hiking to remote, hard-to-reach locations, but it’s a great way to get out and see the parks! If you are interested, please apply at https://www.volunteer.gov/…/2026-pika-monitoring-volunteer.