Tag: "citizen science"
Invasive Species: They're Here and More on the Way
Invasive species are here and more are on the way! Find out about the problems and some possible solutions.
Post on Mar 01, 2013 by Sharol Nelson-Embry from QUEST Northern California
Warblers' Secrets for Successful Survival Strategies
Learn the survival secrets of our winter visitors, the yellow-rumped warblers.
Post on Jan 18, 2013 by Sharol Nelson-Embry from QUEST Northern California
Birdwatching for Science (and Fun!)
While scientific research isn’t always fun it can be a "walk in the park" when it involves bird watching. Get a first-hand account of one of the largest and longest-running “Citizen Science” projects in the world, Audubon's Christmas Bird Count.
Post on Dec 21, 2012 by Sharol Nelson-Embry from QUEST Northern California
The Pleasures of Backyard Bird-Watching
Get to know your feathered neighbors and find out how you can contribute to avian science and research.
Post on Aug 03, 2012 by Sharol Nelson-Embry from QUEST Northern California
Soaring in Space: Citizen Science at 103,000 Feet
Citizen scientist Marc Labriet and students from Valley Christian High School in Dublin, CA collaborated on a special balloon project to retrieve images from near space as well as test theories on gamma rays and radiation repercussion yields.
Post on Jun 14, 2012 by Cat from QUEST Northern California
A Birder’s-Eye View of Conservation
The Great Backyard Bird Count gives novice Bay Area wildlife watchers the chance to play field biologist in their own backyards and help scientists gather data on the incidence, abundance, and distribution of birds. Researchers will use sightings to identify trends that will help conserve these valuable indicators of biodiversity.
Post on Feb 15, 2012 by Liza Gross from QUEST Northern California
Summer Solstice, Shifting Spring
Tomorrow is our summer solstice—the longest day of the year here in the Northern Hemisphere.
Post on Jun 20, 2011 by Jennifer Skene
Reporter's Notes: Coping with Ants at Home
Argentine ants have had amazing success as an invasive species in the US. Their West Coast super colony numbers in the billions and spans from Mexico to Oregon. But aside from invading homes, they've had a dramatic effect on native ants and local ecosystems.
Post on Feb 19, 2010 by Lauren Sommer
The Joys of Citizen Science
Though it's easy to forget, any kid with a magnifying glass can tell you that you don't need a fancy degree to be a scientist. All it takes is a curious mind and a keen eye for observation. And in case the mere thought of a world full of wonders isn't enough to get you motivated, there are dozens of ways your personal observations can contribute to formal, published research. It's called "citizen science".
Post on Feb 13, 2009 by Rachel Zurer
Globe At Night: Measuring Light Pollution with Human Eyes
Want a chance to do some "citizen" science, contribute to an international investigation, and have some fun to boot? An opportunity is coming up in March: Globe At Night. All you need is your eyes….
Post on Jan 16, 2009 by Ben Burress
