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.)...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 10, 2009 | Animal Projects, Biology Projects, Bird Projects, Blog, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment Projects, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Projects & Activities
Hey, Citizen Scientists! Here’s another terrific activity for our Project Finder. BioBlitz is a 24-hour event in which teams of scientists, volunteers, and community members join forces to find, identify, and learn about as many local plant and animal species...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jan 12, 2009 | Bird Projects, Blog, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment Projects, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Projects & Activities
I’m heading to Phoenix for a few days to meet with the Science Debate organizers. I won’t be there long enough to catch the big Eagles-Cardinals football show down on Sunday. If mascots have any influence on the outcome, the Cardinals are going down...
by Darlene Cavalier | Oct 31, 2008 | Astronomy & Space Projects, Citizen Science, Computer & Technology Projects, Projects & Activities
Want to gaze at stunning astronomical photographs and help astronomers do their research at the same time? Meet, GalaxyZoo.org, a Web site that enables amateur galaxy analyzers to work from the comfort of their computers. You don’t need any specialized...
