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Monarch Waystations
Want to contribute to monarch butterfly conservation and help ensure that monarch migration continues in North America? If so, then get involved with Monarch Waystations, a citizen science research project that is part of the broader outreach program, Monarch Watch. By building and maintaining a Monarch Waystation, you can provide habitats for monarch butterflies and other species of pollinators that are rapidly declining as a result of urban sprawl, road side management, and pesticides. |
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The Xerces Society
The Xerces Society's pollinator program works with farmers, land managers, golf course staff, public agencies, and gardeners to promote the conservation and recovery of native pollinator insects and their habitat. To accomplish their goals they produce user-friendly publications on how to protect, restore, and enhance habitat for pollinators. They also provide training events - including workshops, farm walks, and seminars - to provide a first hand look at specific pollinator conservation issues. |
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National Wildlife Federation
Observe nature as it comes back to life as part of National Wildlife Federation’s Nature QuestSM Wildlife Watch.
Wildlife Watch is an activity for individuals, groups and families to observe nature and share their observations. Through the Wildlife Watch website, participants will be able to download a list of plants and animals to watch for in their state and then share the results of their experience with NWF and other Wildlife Watchers. |
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Project Budburst is a new national citizen science field campaign that targets native flower and tree species across the U.S. The project runs from August 1 - June 15, and participants are asked to observe when buds, leaves, and flowers first begin to appear on plants. This year Project Budburst will target 30 native trees and shrubs, 24 wildflower species, two common exotic ornamentals, and two common exotic weeds. By recording when native species first start to grow leaves and flowers each year, we can learn about the climatic characteristics of an area over time. These records can then be compared to historical records to illustrate the influence of climate change.
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