As part of the Scotland Counts projects we have recently completed some research on the best ways to engage volunteers in Citizen Science.
We hope the report will be useful to anyone setting up, running or managing ...
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Citizen Science – what to look out for this April
A really simple way to be get involved in Citizen Science is just to keep your eyes open and record wildlife that you see whilst you are out and about. (Remember Biological Recording Scotland - BRISC, has top tips on how to ...
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Try April’s Months Citizen Science Project – the Big Bat Map
This month we are encouraging our staff and volunteers to get involved in the Bat Conservation Trust's, 'Big Bat Map' project.
Bat numbers in the UK have declined dramatically over the last century. It’s vital that we ...
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Citizen Science for Duke Of Edinburgh – and others!
Natural Communities trainee Lorna Oldershaw has been working over the last three months on a great new resource to help Duke of Edinburgh students get involved with Citizen Science.
The project was jointly supported by ...
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A great time for Nature’s Calendar
It might not really feel like it as the winds howl and the rain pours across Scotland today - but spring is definitely slowly fighting its way through and the last few weeks have seen some much milder and drier weather.
So ...
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