About Citizen Science

Become a Citizen Scientist!

Human beings share nature, and what you do in your part of the natural world affects others in theirs. We can all benefit in the long term if we acknowledge our interconnection. As stewards of the land in our diverse locations, we can share and contribute seasonal observations of our local area - spring blossoms, summer harvest, autumn leaves.

By joining with other Citizen Scientists on Your Garden Show, you'll help researchers track the cycles of nature across North America – and help identify important new trends that will make a real difference worldwide.

• Watch for the first signs of seasonal change.
• Enter your observations into your glog.
• Your data will influence policy makers.

The initiatives

• Pollinators

  Help bugs, birds and bees to thrive

• Allergy Agents

  Track the diffusion of pollen and allergens

• Season Spotting

  Observe plants and reveal seasonal trends

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  Resources

  	You can be a Citizen Scientist! It's free to join, fun to participate, important for the planet
  	Citizen Scientists in history Taking the pulse of our planet: Thoreau
  	"My Dear Mr. Darwin" Harvard Celebrates Tradition of Natural Science
  	Frequently asked questions Tips and information

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  Videos

  	Pollinators video By Byron
  	Season Spotting video By whatismissing.net
  	Allergy Agents video By Adrian Pohr