Biodiversity discovery and phenology in Acadia National Park
Biodiversity discovery and phenology in Acadia National Park engages the public in recording observations of plants and animals in Acadia. Volunteers can participate through a variety of methods, including targeted bioblitzes, ranger-led or Schoodic Institute-led programs such as Sea Watch or Hawk Watch, or by submitting observations on their own through iNaturalist, eBird, or Nature's Notebook. The project is a partnership of the National Park Service and Schoodic Institute, and aims to improve understanding of natural resources, inform management decisions, and provide educational and inspirational experiences for park visitors and local communities.
Project URL: https://www.schoodicinstitute.org/
Geographic Scope: Acadia National Park and Downeast Maine
Project Status: Active - recruiting volunteers
Participation Tasks: Classification or tagging, Data entry, Identification, Learning, Observation, Photography,
Start Date: 6/1/2004
Project Contact: info@schoodicinstitute.org
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Fields of Science: Animals, Biology, Birds, Climate and weather, Ecology and environment, Education, Nature and outdoors, Ocean/water and marine, Pollinators/insects
Intended Outcomes: The project aims to document biodiversity and phenology to improve understanding of natural resources, inform management decisions, and provide educational and inspirational experiences for park visitors and local communities.