Tag: <span>citizen science</span>

The Power of Nature: How Getting Outdoors can Help us Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic

As I approach the tree where the eagle often perches, I slow down to see if he’s there. When he is, I stop underneath the tree and thank that eagle for being a source of joy and a dependable community connection. This little connection with nature has been my solace …

The Path to Progress — Collaborative Conservation in Cairns

As the Australian summer set in, my internship at Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) came to a close. The heat and humidity made it difficult to be out all day monitoring mangroves and salt marshes. Therefore, during the second half of my internship, I shifted from working with …