Alaskans document the effects of climate change
The Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network in Alaska helps citizens share their knowledge and observations about unusual animal, environment, and weather events on land… Read More
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Citizen Scientists help remediate damaged desert soil crusts
At the Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy, Helen Rowe, the director of the Parsons Field Institute, is experimenting with how to grow back desert soil crusts that… Read More
Citizen Scientists help West Virginia track its Timber Rattler population
Timber Rattlers are a poisonous snake, but relatively docile and misunderstood. West Virginia’s Department of Natural Resources is using citizen scientists to record sightings… Read More
Peer-led programs help de-stigmatize teen mental health
In 2017, approximately 1 in 6 adolescents reported having suicidal thoughts. Peer-led programs like Sources of Strength help those struggling with suicidal ideation. Read More
Help wanted: citizen scientists needed to clean plastic from the beaches of Hawaii
In Maui, the Eastern Pacific Gyre is depositing trash on the shores of paradise. Teams of citizen scientists are cleaning the beaches and… Read More
Patty D’Andrea uses horses to help youth with disabilities at the Healing Horse Ranch
The Healing Horse ranch is where Patty D’Andrea uses horses to help heal youth with disabilities in Manor, Texas. Story produced by: Gabriela… Read More
Teens don’t always have a reliable food source
When students noticed an unspoken need for reliable food sources, Alaina Moran decided to do something about it by establishing the share-a-meal program… Read More
Flint water is still in crisis and residents speak out
Students explore why the city of Flint Michigan is still having problems with lead in its water. Story produced by: Aidan Warneck, William… Read More
Time Out Youth provides space to get support and be yourself
The Time Out Youth Center offers services to LGBTQ youth, families, and couples, like counseling, help to find clothing, a job or just… Read More
Students create a learning tool for citizen scientists with Finger Lakes Phenology trail
Phenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant/animal life. Studying these cyclical occurrences is key to managing… Read More