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Citizen Science: The Series
You don't have to wear a white lab coat or earn a fancy degree to help scientists understand the world around us. In this ongoing series, OnEarth looks at everyday people who are playing a part in tracking animal migration, testing for pollution, studying climate change impacts, and much more.
Tell us your story: Are you a citizen scientist? Share your experience by writing for our blog.
Share opportunities: We're making a list of ways to participate in citizen science projects around the country. Know of a specific event coming up or a study that needs volunteers? Let us know.
For the Birds: Contribute to Science by Joining the Great Backyard Bird Count
February 12, 2010:
Citizen Science: Part of an ongoing series about everyday people adding to our knowledge of the world around us.Today marks the beginning of what could be one of the largest citizen science projects in the country (or... read more >
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Citizen Scientists: Learning from the Whitebark Pine Guru
March 18, 2010:
In the wintertime, the tiny town of Cooke City, Montana is accessible only by a twisty road that runs 50 miles through the northern section of Yellowstone National Park and then abruptly dead-ends—for cars, at least—at the... read more >
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