Citizen Science Project Trains Volunteers to Monitor Pollinators Kara Holsopple·June 16, 2021Citizen scientists can get up close and personal with some of the bees, flies and ants that pollinate wildflowers. ConservationFood and AgricultureWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update
Counting Croaks to Help Scientists Save Frogs Andy Kubis·April 9, 2021FrogWatch is a citizen science project that even kids can do. All you need is some training, a clipboard, a stopwatch, and a little patience. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlife
Here’s Something to Do During the Pandemic: Become a Citizen Scientist Andy Kubis·February 19, 2021The world may have hit pause but science is still happening. And you can help researchers from the comfort of your couch.ConservationCoronavirusWild Pennsylvania
Ever Hear of a Nurdle? This New Form of Pollution Could be Coming to the Ohio River Julie Grant·May 1, 2020Plastic pellets can escape petrochemical plants like the one Shell is building in Beaver County, Pa. Is the Ohio Valley ready?Good RiverPollutionWater
Instead of Catching Fireflies, Try Counting Them (and help science while you are at it) Andy Kubis·July 19, 2019Researchers want to know what affects fireflies and why are there a lot in some areas and none in others? But scientists can’t answer these questions until they have the data. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update
National Park ‘BioBlitzes’ Turn Kids into Citizen Scientists Julie Grant·June 17, 2016The National Park Service needs you and your kiddo to help document biodiversity in the country's national parks for its centennial celebration.Recreation
