Year of Citizen Science...Real Science Real People

Individuals, Teachers, school and scout groups, 4-H, FFA, Homeschool, scientist of all ages....

 

According to research, the vast majority of people with careers in science had an experience that made them feel like a scientist before the age of 10.

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Citizen Science projects allow the public, including family and school groups, to contribute to real science research.  Chosen projects happen quarterly through 2012.  Each quarter there will be 3 different training sessions to teach you how to participate in each project on your own.  DCS will also coordinate one facilitated data collection experience, where our staff will provide the locations and resources to participate, plus help participants collect and submit their data accurately.  There will be a small fee for each of these training workshops and additional classroom resources will be provided to educators that attend these trainings.  Pre-registration and pre-payment are highly recommended to ensure your spot but not required. Children must be accompanied with an adult.  

Project Dates

  • January 7,2012 - Kick-Off Event 6-8pm - DCS auditorium - Free
  • March - Globe at Night
    3/3/12 - 6-8pm - Training Workshop - DCS Auditorium-$1 per person
    3/9/12 - 6-8pm - Training Workshop - DCS Auditorium - $1 per person
    3/17/12 - 6-8pm - Training Workshop - DCS Auditorium - $1 per person
    3/17/12 - 8-10pm - Guided Instruction $5 per person - This event will include access to the Marshfield Observatory, must have attended a Training Workshop to be able to go.
  • June - Amphibian Conservation Education
    6/2/12 - 10am-12pm - Training Workshop - DCS Auditorium $1 per person
    6/8/12 - 5:30-7:30pm - Training Workshop - DCS Auditorium $1 per person
    6/16/12 - 10am-12pm - Training Workshop - DCS Auditorium $1 per person
    6/16/12 - 3-6pm Guided Instruction $5 per person - This event will be at the Valley Watermill Watershed Center, must have attended a Training Workshop to be able to go.
  • September - Celebrate Urban Birds
    9/14/12 - 6-8pm - - Training Workshop - DCS Auditorium $1 per person
    9/22/12 - 10am-12pm - Training Workshop - DCS Auditorium $1 per person
    9/29/12 - 10am-12pm - Training Workshop - DCS Auditorium $1 per person
    9/29/12 - 1-3pm - Guided Instruction $5 per person - This event includes a walking trip in downtown Springfield, must have attended a Training Workshop to be able to go.
  • December - Mastodon Matrix Project
    12/1/12 - 10am-12pm - Training Workshop - DCS Auditorium $1 per person
    12/4/12 - 6-8pm - Training Workshop - DCS Auditorium $1 per person
    12/28/12 - 10an-12pm - Training Workshop - DCS Auditorium $1 per person
    12/28/12 - 1-4pm - Guided Instruction $5 per person - This event will be held at DCS due to weather concerns, must have attended a Training Workshop to be able to go.

Registration

Participants must attend only 1 training workshop per project.  Pre-registration deadline is a day before the workshop training or guided instruction.  Before attending a guided instruction you are required to attend a training workshop.  Contact Guest Services for registration or further questions.