Fells (Medford) Biodiversity & Climate Citizen Scientist

Earthwise Aware is seeking Biodiversity & Climate Citizen Scientists for in-person volunteer opportunities at Middlesex Fells Reservation in Medford, MA. Volunteers will help collect data on the impact of climate change on local plants and insects, requiring no prior experience. Meetings are held on Monday mornings at Bellevue Pond. This role contributes to national research on biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Calling all humans! You can make a difference in our collective understanding of biodiversity and conservation. Earthwise Aware (EwA | www.earthwiseaware.org) will train you to help support national research surrounding the impact of climate change on the life cycles of plants, insects, and more. It is easy, fun, and no experience is needed!

We offer several opportunities at the Middlesex Fells Reservation. We meet on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. at Bellevue Pond (Medford).

Do you like bugs? We have easy-to-use apps that allow us to gather important data on insects that utilize the plants at the reservation.Maybe you are a plant lover? We monitor the phenology of several trees and other perennial native species that are important in the life cycles of native pollinators and other animals.Interested in pollinators? Pollinators are crucial to our ecosystem. Help us count the number of pollinators that visit the plants surrounding the pond.More of the 'big picture' type? Connect the life cycles of important plant and animal life in the context of a shifting climate.We are grateful to partner with the Department of Conservation and Recreation to provide a space where we can collect data and contribute to critical national research databases. This helps us understand how we can create better opportunities for biodiversity and increase conservation efforts in an urban environment.

Visit www.earthwiseaware.org/citizen-science/ to learn more about how EwA prioritizes learning about natural history in the Greater Boston area. If you are interested in meeting in person at the reservation to discuss opportunities that are aligned with your interests, contact us at volunteering@earthwiseaware.org.

This is important work, and we need your help! Please join us and become an EwA field volunteer - everyone is welcome!

With gratitude,

Claire and Linda,

The EwA Bellevue Pond team

1 shift available:

Monday mornings: 08:30 to 10:30 EST