Become a citizen scientist!

Join people across the country who gather data to support scientific research. Pollinator projects include monarch counts, milkweed mapping, bee surveys and more, which you can do in your backyard and local community. The Xerces Society has a list of butterfly and bee projects around the country. Also check out the “Projects” section of iNaturalist, available online and as a mobile app, for projects on birds, frogs, trees and more.

CAREER CONNECTION:
“Don’t be afraid to experiment! In any garden, you will find that some plants are more successful than others—embrace the victories, but remember the defeats. The garden is a journey, not a destination.” — Kirk Alston, horticultural specialist