Citizen Science

Lessons Learned from Evaluations of Citizen Science Programs

Luke Gommerman and Martha C. Monroe

Florida Bird Monitoring Program

Mark E. Hostetler

The Florida Bird Monitoring Program was developed by the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation's Wildlife Extension office in June 2001. The objective of the Florida Bird Monitoring Program is to maintain a website where you can enter and view bird survey data collected by yourself and others. Homeowners as well as participants from natural resource fields, Cooperative Extension, and state education programs are encouraged to participate.

Florida Monitoring Program: Point Count Method to Survey Birds

Mark E. Hostetler and Martin B. Main

BioBlitzes: Citizen Science for Biodiversity in Florida

Mathieu Basille and Kathryn Stofer

Florida Monitoring Program: Transect Method for Surveying Birds

Mark E. Hostetler and Martin B. Main

Magnificent Moths: A Guide to Begin “Mothing” and Contributing Your Observations to iNaturalist

Corey T. Callaghan, Brittany M. Mason, and Joe Montes de Oca

The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance and tips on how to enter the wonderful world of moths, or "mothing," and, further, how to leverage iNaturalist to document moth observations and contribute to science. The intended audience is anyone who is interested in the natural world and wants to learn more about observing moths, identifying moths, and contributing to science by adding their observations to iNaturalist.

Herping Adventures: A Guide to Exploring and Documenting Reptiles and Amphibians with iNaturalist

Brittany M. Mason, Ty Smith, and Corey T. Callaghan

The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance and tips on how to enter the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians, or "herping," and, further, how to leverage iNaturalist to document herp observations and contribute to science. The intended audience is anyone who is interested in the natural world and wants to learn more about observing herps, identifying herps, and contributing to science by adding their observations to iNaturalist.

UF study demonstrates role of public participation in environmental policy decision-making

Lourdes Mederos

As updates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) usher in a new era requiring inclusive environmental reviews with robust public engagement, a new University of Florida study, titled “Citizen science as a valuable tool for environmental review” unveils a significant rise in the use of citizen science data within across the United States. An […]

Learn, grow and connect with UF/IFAS Extension Broward Master Gardener Program at the Nov. 9 open house

Lourdes Mederos

There is something for everyone at UF/IFAS Extension Broward County. Whether it’s finding the right 4-H youth activity, growing your garden, training to be an arborist or needing an expert to diagnose your landscape woes, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County has that and more with all your resources under one roof. On Nov. 9, UF/IFAS Extension […]

Putting on the (Bio)Blitz

Jackie Lebouitz

Last month, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County offered its first ever Dipnets and Donuts: Pond BioBlitz event. It was a great success, with several species spotted in our ponds at Twin Lakes Park. Participants worked in groups and used dipnets to collect freshwater macroinvertebrates. Among the many recorded species were snails, dragonfly nymphs, fishing spiders, water […]