Citizen Science

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Do you want to participate in the
2019 American River Confluence BioBlitz
on April 13?
Sign up for an iNaturalist Account
 
iNaturalist (www.inaturalist.org) is being used as the data repository for observations made during the 2019 American River Confluence BioBlitz. In order to contribute observations to the 2019 American River BioBlitz, you’ll need to register for a free iNaturalist account through your smart phone or web browser.
Click here to see instructions for how to sign up for an iNaturalist Account. There are 3 ways to log in: iPhone, Android or computer.

The 2019 American River Confluence BioBlitz starts at 9:00 am, in conjunction with the Earth Day American River Cleanup. See more here...
Rick Ramos shows volunteer Kathy Lowry how to use phone to upload nature observations
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Some nature observations
Monarch Butterfly Resources
Adventure Scientists
Adventure Scientists
We recruit, train and manage skilled volunteers, saving our conservation partners time, money and effort.
Hi.  My daughter, Merrill Warren, works for Adventure Scientists, non-profit organization based in Bozeman, Montana that mobilizes members of the outdoor community for data collection efforts. Merrill grew up exploring the American River and canyons with family and friends. Her passion for the flora and fauna of the river and canyons led her to work with the Adventure Scientists non-profit group.   
 
They are currently recruiting for three separate projects in the western US, including the Sierra Nevada:  illegal timber harvest, pollinators biodiversity and wildlife connectivity. Hikers, mountain bikers, runners and road cyclists are being recruited now. Please explore their website and consider volunteering to add science to your adventures and explorations here in the Sierra Nevada.
 
Adventure Scientists does not recruit organizations - just individuals. Volunteers must complete an application and training process to collect samples/data, and make a commitment to follow through with the project. There are very good explanations about their projects on their website - http://www.adventurescientists.org, and details about how to volunteer.  
 
PARC Board Member
Richard Warren
One way to become a Citizen Scientist is to set up and monitor a bluebird nestbox, or set up a bluebird trail.




More information on this and other Citizen Science subjects will be posted here soon.