Fells (Winchester) Biodiversity & Climate Citizen Scientist

Earthwise Aware is seeking Biodiversity & Climate Citizen Scientists for volunteer opportunities at the Middlesex Fells Reservation in Winchester, MA. Volunteers will collect data on insects, plants, and pollinator activity to support national research on climate change and biodiversity. No prior experience is required, and meetings occur on Fridays at 8:30 a.m. This role contributes to conservation efforts in urban environments.
Calling all humans!

You can make a meaningful contribution to our collective understanding of biodiversity and conservation. Earthwise Aware (EwA | www.earthwiseaware.org) trains community members to support national research on how climate change affects the life cycles of plants, insects, and other organisms. Participation is easy, engaging, and no prior experience is required.

We currently offer several volunteer opportunities at the Middlesex Fells Reservation. We meet on Fridays at 8:30 a.m. at Long Pond in Winchester.

▫ Interested in insects?

We use easy to use mobile apps to collect valuable data on insects and their interactions with plants across the reservation.

▫ More into plants?

Volunteers monitor the phenology of native trees and other perennial species that play a key role in the life cycles of pollinators and wildlife.

▫ Fascinated by pollinators?

Help document pollinator activity by counting visits to flowering plants around the pond. Pollinators are essential to healthy ecosystems.

▫ Prefer a broader ecological view?

Connect plant and animal life cycles within the context of a changing climate to help build a more complete picture of ecosystem dynamics.

We are grateful to partner with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, which provides a setting where we can collect field data and contribute to national research databases. These efforts support conservation planning and help identify ways to improve biodiversity outcomes in urban environments.

Learn more about EwA’s community science work and focus on natural history in the Greater Boston area at

https://www.earthwiseaware.org/citizen-science/

If you would like to meet in person at the reservation to explore opportunities aligned with your interests, contact us at volunteering@earthwiseaware.org.

This work matters, and your participation makes a difference. Join us as an EwA field volunteer. Everyone is welcome.

–Kathy and Claire,

The EwA Long Pond team

1 shift available:

Friday mornings: 08:30 to 11:00 EST