Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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From curiosity to conservation: How citizen science is teaching children and adults to see, experience nature

It often starts with something small, such as a new bird in a branch, a vibrant butterfly in a yard, a colorful plant growing through a crack in the sidewalk, or as part of a lawn. Suddenly, you are engaged and can't help but snap a photo with your smartphone to satisfy that curiosity to learn the s...

From curiosity to conservation: How citizen science is teaching children and adults to see, experience nature
Image: Phys.org
It often starts with something small, such as a new bird in a branch, a vibrant butterfly in a yard, a colorful plant growing through a crack in the sidewalk, or as part of a lawn. Suddenly, you are engaged and can't help but snap a photo with your smartphone to satisfy that curiosity to learn the species' name, where it comes from, and more.

Originally published at Phys.org

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