Wow, thanks for sharing all these projects! I learned about citizen science just a few days ago when I attended a talk by Munno Schilthuizen. One person from the audience asked about the difference between "citizen science" and "community science". It was very interesting what he said about the origin and meaning of both terms. Even though they are used interchangeably, many groups are moving away from "citizen science" as it may feel exclusionary or limiting, and using "community science" to be more inclusive of all volunteers, regardless of legal status or background.
I am now tempted to read his book "The Urban Naturalist: How to Make the City Your Scientific Playground." Have you read it?
Wow, thanks for sharing all these projects! I learned about citizen science just a few days ago when I attended a talk by Munno Schilthuizen. One person from the audience asked about the difference between "citizen science" and "community science". It was very interesting what he said about the origin and meaning of both terms. Even though they are used interchangeably, many groups are moving away from "citizen science" as it may feel exclusionary or limiting, and using "community science" to be more inclusive of all volunteers, regardless of legal status or background.
I am now tempted to read his book "The Urban Naturalist: How to Make the City Your Scientific Playground." Have you read it?
That’s interesting to know. Thank you for sharing!
No I haven’t. You’ll have to let me know if the book is any good :D
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you so much for putting this list together, I think it's really nice to see Science in the making outside of a lab!
You’re welcome!
Great list of citizen science programs to get involved with!