The impact of counting butterflies on nature connectedness and wellbeing in citizen scientists
This Biological Conservation (Volume 292, April 2024, 110497) article highlights: Citizen science research rarely considers nature connectedness, an important driver of pro-conservation behaviours. A quasi-experimental design explored the impact of citizen science participation on nature connection and wellbeing. Big Butterfly Count participation increased nature connectedness and nature and butterfly noticing, and [...]
Join the Tiny Forest Wildlife Count this May!
This May, Earthwatch encourage you to discover the tiny creatures living in your local Tiny Forest by joining the Tiny Forest Wildlife Count! In Scotland, you can do this in your nearest Wee Forest.
Take part in the PondNet Spawn Survey!
Do you have a pond or ditch in or close to your school grounds or local area? Help the Freshwater Habitats Trust map amphibian breeding activity across the UK. Find out more here.
Woodland Trust: Nature’s Calendar Webinar 14 March, 6pm
As part of British Science Week, hear from wildlife presenter Liz Bonnin and the Nature’s Calendar team about how our seasons are changing over time, the importance of the “spring index” calculation and how you can take part in recording for Nature’s Calendar. Details here
Counting butterflies for calm, connection, and conservation
This Finding Nature post (5 March 2024) reflects on the value of taking part in the Big Butterfly Count and other citizen science activities. It notes benefits to wellbeing and action for nature.
Blossom Day 2024
Do you have fruit trees in your school grounds or local greenspace? If so, find out how you can take part in Blossom Day 2024! Greenspace Scotland have signposted this Scottish charity for traditional orchards which helps people and communities across Scotland to celebrate one of nature’s wonders – fruit [...]
The Buzz Club: Citizen Science Virtual Symposium 16 May 2024
Join this citizen science knowledge-sharing event using The Buzz Club projects as case studies. The Buzz Club is a citizen science club, run by scientists at the University of Sussex. Citizen Science is a way of conducting research in collaboration with the public. The Buzz Club creates experiments that help [...]
Birdwatch is back
School Outdoor Learning remind us that it's that time of year again and the RSPB Birdwatch campaign is back. Sign up today! It's a great motivator to get pupils and teachers outside during the cold winter months and to appreciate the nature around us. It's free to get involved and [...]
