Tag: Community Science

Community Science: Why It Matters and How You Can Help

February 24, 2025

Ever wondered how the data collected in community science projects is used? Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for a presentation about local community science projects with NCWF Conservation Coordinator Kara Solomon. Come hear how Kara used data from these projects in her research involving birds, plants, amphibians, and more. Discover some lesser-known local community … More Community Science: Why It Matters and How You Can Help

eBirding at Apex Community Park!

February 15, 2025

SWC, led by Jeremy Bock, hosted an enthusiastic group of eighteen folks eager to learn about birding and how to us the eBird app to contribute to a worldwide community science database. eBird, managed by Cornell University, is among the world’s largest biodiversity-related science projects, with more than 100 million bird sightings contributed annually by … More eBirding at Apex Community Park!

Webinar: North Carolina Bird Atlas

April 11, 2024

Calling all bird lovers, bird watchers, bird experts, and bird newbies! Advancing science and conservation has been made more accessible to everyday community members over the past few years thanks to technological advances that have made data collection as easy as downloading an app onto your phone. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) has … More Webinar: North Carolina Bird Atlas