Nature Abounds is a national non-profit that encourages people to “Unplug from the societal ‘norms’, Wake Up to the natural world around you, and to Take Action for a healthier environment.” They do so through education, awareness, and engaging people in creating healthier communities and a healthier planet.
One of the ways you can get engaged is by participating in the
Watch the Wild™ program. As a Watch the Wild™ volunteer, you observe and report the “wild” in your community – this could include reporting on local trees, plants, lakes, streams, weather and/or wildlife activity. Your observations help them to understand how our eco-systems are changing and to better prepare for adapting for the future.
If you’re interested, here’s how to get involved.
- sign-up to be a volunteer with Nature Abounds
- choose a location to observe, whether it be your backyard, a local park, your favorite beach spot, or an area that you visit or hike in regularly
- record your observations and
- report your observations to them online.
Your observations will then be entered into a database and shared with interested scientists.
Happy volunteering!