Introduction to Plant & Wildlife Monitoring for Conservation

Introduction to Plant & Wildlife Monitoring for Conservation

The EwA naturalist team introduces how to document and help the Growing Center's plant and insect communities. Join us!

By Earthwise Aware

Date and time

Saturday, May 11 · 2 - 3:30pm EDT

Location

Somerville Community Growing Center

22 Vinal Avenue Somerville, MA 02143

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Join Earthwise Aware (EwA)'s participatory scientists. We'll guide you through monitoring phenology and biodiversity, including insect activity at our sites. These observation events contribute to biodiversity and climate science while enjoying the outdoors in our beautiful garden. No expertise required – beginners are welcome!

[Prepare] To prepare for the session, here's a short read & a few apps to install ☟

The Growing Center will be our gracious host, and we look forward to spending quality time together exploring its habitats and inhabitants. In preparation for such a wonderful opportunity, we invite you to read our short Acknowledgement of Biodiversity, Land, and People. Thanks!

To record with us, install a few free apps to get started. We use smartphones as data recording tools. If you don't have a smart device, don't worry – we'll pair you with someone who does. Here are the apps: EwA Survey projects » Instructions– install our app platform, then search for and join EwA Pheno Lite and EwA Buggy.

⚠ IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT BE A NO-SHOW!!! Our offerings are free and frequently waitlisted, so if you cannot attend, please tell us a few days before the events so we can give your spot to another person who wants to participate. Thanks for your understanding and courtesy!

◇ Rendezvous Location: The Somerville Community Growing Center.

✉ For any questions, you can contact EwA at participatoryscience@earthwiseaware.org

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ⓘ EwA Participatory Science Programs » www.earthwiseaware.org/citizen-science/

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Photos: © Claire O'Neill, Earthwise Aware [Andrena on blueberry, black swallowtail caterpillar, woodcock, Eutricharaea, bluestem]. More: See EwA's biodiversity records from this location » https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/ewa-at-the-growing-center

ⓘ EwA Participatory Science Programs » www.earthwiseaware.org/citizen-science/

♡ We Need Your Support! Make an impact: Help our #ScienceForAll! campaign. Become an EwA Ambassador today! » www.earthwiseaware.org/donate

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Nature Conservation as a Way of Life » Reconciling Environmental Attitude, Science & Behavior » Cultivating Ecological Literacy & Ethics » Connecting People with Nature through Science & Direct Experiences

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