In many places in the United States (and the world), fireflies signal the unofficial start of summer. I can remember many evenings in childhood spent catching flashing fireflies in jars set up as mini-habitats, with…
Did you know that a stream’s health can be measured by the kinds of “creek critters” you find in its waters? Today we’re sharing all about macroinvertebrates, and how you can use them to assess…
If you are a homeschooling parent, I am sure you are looking for ways to get your kids outside. I also know that you probably want to do some meaningful science projects. But how can…
Is your family in summer vacation mode? Perhaps that includes heading to the shore, a lake, or a river. While there, look around and see if people are leaving their trash or if it is…
The most important thing to have in your monarch garden, BY FAR, are milkweed plants! Milkweed plants are the host plant to the monarch butterfly – without milkweed, monarchs would not survive. In this blog…
There is something magical about the monarch butterfly. When we see one, it leads us to pause and take in their incredible beauty. We love to watch the flapping of their wings as they settle…
Want your family to help scientists learn how to protect cherry trees? Then join the community science project, Cherry Blossom Blitz, run by Project Budburst. Your kids will track a cherry tree as it buds,…
Do you struggle with finding new and interesting things to do in the winter that DON’T involve a screen? Sometimes we do too! One of the best things about Community Science is that it offers…
Have you “been there, done that” in terms of local field trips? What if we told you that there’s a whole world out there of engaging experiences and field trips for your family that are…
Community science projects – Why are they important? People like you and I aren’t going to solve all the challenges in our environment. But with community science projects, we can help make a difference. Through…
