Technological in Nature
A few weeks ago, we posted ideas for nature journaling and phenology . If you, your kids or your students are looking for some new spins on citizen science, check out some of these great academic and technological approaches to phenology and nature. Combining research, technology and fun, many scientists around the world are tapping into kid power to conduct real fieldwork. We listed a few ideas already , and this post from MindShift talks about more of the great collaboration and opportunities that exist for kids and adults interested in getting real science experience through outdoor observations and data-collection. Another great find is iNaturalist.org , an online community that allows you to interact with other techie naturalists, see what's been spotted in your area, search by species, and contribute your own observations. Plus, you can keep an online nature journal! If you have trouble prying the smartphone from your kids' hands, see if you can interest...