Garden Nature Studies
Here you will find more garden/nature-related studies that you can participate in. These are also called citizen science, and are a great way to get involved and also learn about nature. Please note disclaimer below.
Monarch Larva Monitoring Project"The Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP) began in 1997 at the University of Minnesota. It involves citizens in collecting data that will help to explain the distribution and abundance patterns of monarch butterflies in North America." Excerpt from Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. |
Spider WebWatch"Spider WebWatch is a biodiversity monitoring effort for biologists, naturalists, educators and students. From more than 4,400 species of spiders in North America, 9 were chosen as eight-legged ambassadors. Learn to identify the spiders below, view the sighting reports, and read some active discussions." Excerpt from Spider WebWatch. Visit them to learn more. |
Spring Alive"The Spring Alive project is a simple birdwatching survey. Thanks to children and adults all around Europe we are able to track the spring arrival every year. Participation is very simple and can be a great fun. All you need to do is register your first birds sightings on-line every year." Excerpt from Spring Alive. |
Weeds Gone Wild"Weeds Gone Wild: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas is a web-based project of the Plant Conservation Alliance's Alien Plant Working Group, that provides information for the general public, land managers, researchers, and others on the serious threat and impacts of invasive alien (exotic, non-native) plants to the native flora, fauna, and natural ecosystems of the United States." Excerpt from Weeds Gone Wild. |
Trees For Life Journal"Trees for Life Journal (ISSN: 1559-1891) is an open-access journal of traditional knowledge and scientific studies of beneficial trees and plants published online by Trees for Life, a nonprofit organization." "People around the world sharing traditional knowledge and scientific studies of trees and plants for the benefit of humanity." Excerpts from Trees For Life Journal. |
North American Butterfly Association"The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) is, by far, the largest group of people in North America (Canada, United States, and Mexico) interested in butterflies. We are a membership-based not-for-profit organization working to increase public enjoyment and conservation of butterflies." Excerpt from North American Butterfly Association. |
Plant Conservation Alliance (PCA)"The PCA is a consortium of ten federal government Member agencies and over 225 non-federal Cooperators representing various disciplines within the conservation field: biologists, botanists, habitat preservationists, horticulturists, resources management consultants, soil scientists, special interest clubs, non-profit organizations, concerned citizens, nature lovers, and gardeners. PCA Members and Cooperators work collectively to solve the problems of native plant extinction and native habitat restoration, ensuring the preservation of our ecosystem." Excerpt from Plant Conservation Alliance. |
Nature Mapping"Citizens of all ages conducting meaningful science for the benefit of their local communities and biodiversity." Excerpt from Nature Mapping. |
Ontario Turtle Tally"The Ontario Turtle Tally is a fun and easy turtle monitoring project for individuals and community groups across Ontario." Excerpt from Ontario Turtle Tally. |
Mushroom Observer"The purpose of this site is to record observations about mushrooms, help people identify mushrooms they aren't familiar with, and expand the community around the scientific exploration of mushrooms (mycology)." Excerpt from Mushroom Observer. |
Thousand Eyes"Very simply, the project is about the observation and recording of certain natural history events such as plants flowering, birds returning from wintering grounds, frogs peeping, and weather events." Excerpt from Thousand Eyes. |
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