Citizen science
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Citizen science is research conducted with the participation of the general public, amateur or nonprofessional researchers, or participants from the fields of science, social science, and many other d
Scanning the cliffs near Logan Pass for mountain goats as part of the Glacier National Park Citizen Science Program
Citizen science volunteers and coordinator near a pond observe a frog.
Members of the Cascades Butterfly Citizen Science Team pictured on Sauk mountain
Amateur astronomers can build their own equipment and can hold star parties and gatherings, such as Stellafane.
INaturalist
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iNaturalist is an American 501 nonprofit social network of naturalists, citizen scientists, and biologists built on the concept of mapping and sharing observations of biodiversity across the globe. iN
Citizen science
…Citizen science has been used more over time, a trend helped by technological advancements. Digital citizen science platforms, such as Zooniverse and iNaturalist, store large amounts of data for many projects and are a place where volunteers can learn how to contribute to projects. For some projects, participants…
Taking a photo of Asclepias amplexicaulis (clasping milkweed) for iNaturalist