by Hilary Nicholson | Jun 3, 2015 | Animal Projects, Art and Science, Astronomy & Space Projects, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment Projects, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Science Cheerleader Performances and News
Science Cheerleader Hilary here! Last weekend Science Cheerleaders Christine, Sam, Danielle and I participated in the World Science Festival, promoting citizen science and engaging in activities at Brooklyn Bridge Park and Washington Square Park! We had a great time...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jun 22, 2010 | Nature & Outdoor Projects, Science Education
Today, for people living in the Northern Hemisphere (most of you), the Sun will reach its highest point in the sky…until the next June 21st cycles around. Science blogger, Ethan Siegel, tells us how we can measure the tilt of the Earth today. Check it out!
by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 30, 2009 | Archeology Projects, Blog, Citizen Science, Climate & Weather Projects, Ecology & Environment Projects, Geology & Earth Science Projects, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Projects & Activities
Studying gravestones to track changes in Earth’s chemistry. Call for volunteers! EarthTrek presents a global Gravestone Project. This project aims to map the location of a graveyards around the globe and then use marble gravestones in those graveyards to measure the...
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 2, 2009 | Animal Projects, Biology Projects, Bird Projects, Citizen Science, Climate & Weather Projects, Computer & Technology Projects, Dr. John Reports, Ecology & Environment Projects, Nature & Outdoor Projects
While we most commonly associate Google with its ability to search the Intertubes for our favorite science FAILs, the tech giant is also opening new doors for citizen science. A recent article in the Public Library of Science (PloS) ONE highlights a new mobile phone...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 18, 2009 | Animal Projects, Blog, Citizen Science, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Projects & Activities
A first-person account of a citizen science project, from our very own, Georgette. Last weekend, I gave my first go at searching for ladybugs to photograph for the Lost Ladybug Project. The project looks for local evidence of a few native species of ladybugs that have...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 16, 2009 | Citizen Science, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Projects & Activities
A citizen science alert from Georgette. If you’re near Durham, NC this weekend (July 19), join the Plant Stalkers training session and help track and monitor invasive species of plants near the Eno River. Invasive plants range from those that do not provide...
