Interested in using citizen science for your program? Want to connect to local researchers who will be using data for place-based projects? Consider developing a Local Phenology Project in your area and partnering with other like-minded organizations to sponsor a long-term phenology (plant and animal life cycle event) monitoring program for research and management. Our Local Phenology Program Planning Guide will show you how.

by LoriAnne Barnett Warren | April 10, 2017

Advocacy, Policy, and Civic Engagement

Guidelines for Excellence

Find these instruments developed by participants of an online professional development course on measuring environmental education outcomes. The course was conducted by Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

March 30, 2017

Research and Evaluation

Enhance and extend stream study activities and stream monitoring for students and citizen scientists with a mobile app.

by Steve Kerlin | March 10, 2017

Connecting to Nature

Higher Education

Research and Evaluation

Since 1967, Stroud™ Water Research Center has been focused on one thing — fresh water. We are dedicated to understanding the ecology of streams, rivers, and their watersheds — both pristine and polluted.

by Stephanie Brudwick | March 8, 2017

Connecting to Nature

Higher Education

Research and Evaluation

The Leaf Pack Network® is an international network of teachers, students, and citizen monitors investigating their local stream ecosystems.

by Steve Kerlin | March 8, 2017

Connecting to Nature

Research and Evaluation

WikiWatershed is a web toolkit to support citizens, conservation practitioners, municipal decision-makers, researchers, educators, and students to collaboratively advance knowledge and stewardship of fresh water.

March 8, 2017

Connecting to Nature

Research and Evaluation