by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 15, 2009 | Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment Projects, Projects & Activities, Science Education
Earth Day is approaching next week on April 22, and there are tons of great events and parties designed to combine scientific awareness with fun for all ages. Don’t miss out on all of the great events happening in your area to celebrate eco-awareness! Here are...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 6, 2009 | Blog, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment Projects, Projects & Activities
The Boston Museum of Science is sponsoring Firefly Day this Saturday at 9:00 am to kick off another summer of Firefly Watch, a citizen science project dedicated to tracking the appearance of fireflies throughout the summer months. Throughout the day, visitors to the...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 3, 2009 | Biology Projects, Citizen Science, Computer & Technology Projects, Projects & Activities
Video games are everywhere these days! And so, the next time you go to pick up your Wii controllers or log on to your favorite World of Warcraft server, take an hour or so to put your gaming skills to a more scientific use. Scientists at the University of Washington...
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 28, 2009 | Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment Projects, Projects & Activities, Science Policy, Science Policy Projects
Philadelphia will join 2,848 cities in 84 countries on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. for Earth Hour 2009. The World Wildlife Fund, a global conservation group, is asking governments, businesses, and individuals around the world to demonstrate their commitment to finding...
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 19, 2009 | Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment Projects, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Projects & Activities
Though it is not something that we think about every day, pollination is an important part of our ecosystem. Everything from the prescription drugs we take to the food we eat for lunch comes from natural plant products that are pollinated in the wild. Economists and...
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 13, 2009 | Blog, Climate & Weather Projects, Ecology & Environment Projects, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Projects & Activities
Flower shows around the country are a pleasant reminder that spring is just around the corner! One of my favorite things about spring is the blooming of the beautiful plants and flowers as the weather begins to warm. (Even if my seasonal allergies beg to differ.)...