by Darlene Cavalier | Oct 14, 2009 | Blog, Citizen Science
Here’s a terrific Public Service Announcement promoting a new network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) collaborating to protect ocean wildlife in California. It was created by Randy Olson (author of “Don’t Be SUCH A Scientist” and producer of...
by Darlene Cavalier | Oct 9, 2009 | Blog, Citizen Science
Call for Nominations for the 2010 National Wetlands Awards Nomination forms for the 2010 National Wetlands Awards Program are now available at www.nationalwetlandsawards.org. For more than 20 years, the National Wetlands Awards program has honored individuals who have...
by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 27, 2009 | Citizen Science, Computer & Technology Projects, Projects & Activities
Here’s Sarah with a fascinating update to one of her previous posts. You may recall one of my posts from a few months ago where I encouraged everyone to become involved in CureTogether. (To summarize, CureTogether is a collaboration of people from around the...
by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 18, 2009 | Blog, Citizen Science, Science Education
The Return of Buzz Lightyear Thanks, John, for sharing this NASA image of the day. Disney’s space ranger Buzz Lightyear returned from space on Sept. 11, aboard space shuttle Discovery’s STS-128 mission after 15 months aboard the International Space...
by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 18, 2009 | Blog, Citizen Science, Ocean & Water Projects, Projects & Activities
World Water Monitoring Day™ (WWMD) is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies. An...
by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 7, 2009 | Chemistry Projects, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment Projects, Ocean & Water Projects
Do you ever wonder what is really coming out of the faucet when you turn on your water? If you participate in World Water Monitoring Day on September 18, you will be one step closer to finding out! World Water Monitoring Day is an international education and...
