#CitizenScienceMonth

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National marine sanctuaries rely on volunteers like you!

Volunteering is one way to explore our nation's underwater treasures while doing your part to ensure a healthy ocean and Great Lakes.

Whether once a week or once a year, meaningful opportunities abound for visitors and locals alike with all levels of knowledge and commitment to contribute to marine conservation and stewardship.

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#nationallibraryweek 'Naturally Curious: Day By Day' by naturalist Mary Holland. Stunning photography & researched information. She has a wordpress blog you should absolutely go to. Now! As it is also #citizensciencemonth I am naturally inspired to participate in the Science Friday #CityNatureChallenge & #inaturalist #booksandsciencerule https://www.instagram.com/p/B_LyWLZnJSJwtet6u5uwCgs-vBFvQvjwI4EWP00/?igshid=18hlwkksk68cr

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FROM THE GREEN CORNER: HAPPY EARTH DAY ON APRIL 22!

04/20/2022

BY SJECWARRENTON

FROM THE GREEN CORNER: HAPPY EARTH DAY ON APRIL 22!

Earth Day

This time of year is filled with important Earth-friendly dates and ideas. Here are some of the best:

APRIL 24: CELEBRATE EARTH SUNDAY AT ST. JAMES’: The Green Team invites you to its Earth Sunday E-Vehicle Show in the St. James’ parking lot from 9 AM until noon—we’ll have a Tesla, Chevrolet Bolt, Prius and knowledgable folks to answer all your questions. Learn more about the ways to travel without adding CO2 to the atmosphere.

APRIL 27 Stop Food Waste Day: Did you know that 30% of the world’s food is wasted? This is not just a waste of food but also of the energy used to produce it. Find ways to help: https://www.stopfoodwasteday.com/en/index.html

APRIL 28 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Make Spring Cleaning your medicine cabinet a priority, and get rid of unwanted medications. Never, never pour them down the toilet or sink; sewage treatment facilities do not remove these chemicals from the treated water and they will go into the river. Instead, take all unwanted medications to the Fauquier Sheriff’s Communications Office or the CVS on  Blackwell.https://www.cvs.com/content/safer-communities-locatehttps://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departments-h-z/sheriff-s-office/resources-services/prescription-drop-off-location

APRIL 29 Arbor Day: Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day. Trees are one of the most important tools we have in fighting climate change and the higher temperatures in summer.  https://www.arborday.org/celebrate/  Did you know that Warrenton is a registered “Tree City?” https://treesvirginia.org/outreach/tree-city

THE MONTH OF APRIL  is Citizen Science Month  https://scistarter.org/citizensciencemonth This means that each one of us is an important collector of science whether counting birds for eBird https://ebird.org/home or butterflies https://www.naba.org/butter_counts.html or just talking with children about the importance of nature. CREATION CARE TASK FORCE AT THE DIOCESE OF VA.: https://www.thediocese.net/resources/ministries/creation-care/

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How can you help NOAA better understand whales or fight harmful algal blooms? Check out our infographic to learn 6 ways you can be a citizen scientist for NOAA! https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/citizen-science/ #CitSci #CitizenScienceMonth

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RT @chipublib: Become a #CitizenScientist! From stargazing to observing owls, help contribute to a scientist-run project remotely during #CitizenScienceMonth. https://t.co/roZsC9vymZ 2PLAN22 http://twitter.com/2PLAN22/status/1252297201797210112

Become a #CitizenScientist! From stargazing to observing owls, help contribute to a scientist-run project remotely during #CitizenScienceMonth. https://t.co/roZsC9vymZ

— Chicago Public Library (@chipublib) April 20, 2020

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National Volunteer Month Feature: Lee Martinez

Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Greeter

"I'm a greeter at the Ocean Discovery Center, meaning I welcome visitors and introduce them to the Sanctuary and our programs. This is by far the coolest 'job' I've ever had -- not only has it given me a new appreciation for the interdependence of our local waters and daily life here in the city, but it's also inspiring to learn how personal changes can make a positive impact, and how to spot those effects as they happen in the wild." -Lee Martinez

Thank you for all the work you do, Lee! Find out how you can get involved at NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary by visiting

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National Volunteer Month Feature: Stephen Patten

Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center Docent; Citizen-At-Large SAC Member

“I like to meet interesting people from all over the world. I like to talk about something that I am extremely passionate about, and I know that I am affecting change.” -Stephen Patten

Stephen has been a volunteer with Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary since 2017, and has contributed over 700 hours as a docent at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. His enthusiasm and energy are contagious, and we are so grateful to have him on our team. Thank you for everything you do, Stephen!

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National Volunteer Month Feature: Terri Wright

Channel Islands Naturalist Corps and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer of the Year 2023

“As a Channel Islands Naturalist Corps volunteer, I provide informal interpretation for whale watching and community outreach. I also offer my professional services as a graphic designer to help produce sanctuary outreach materials such as the Sharks & Rays of Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary poster. I designed a naturalist corps learning center and currently serve as a mentor for new trainees. I love that I am able to combine my passion for the ocean and nature with my professional talents to make a difference in people’s lives and raise awareness for the health of our ocean.” -Terri Wright

Thank you for the work you do, Terri!

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Urban runoff is one of the leading sources of pollution into coastal waters. Urban Watch citizen science volunteers collect water samples and conduct basic field analysis to detect pollutants.

These citizen scientists in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary work with staff to collect important data during a trash assessment. In celebration of National Citizen Science Month, consider joining an effort in your local community to help NOAA scientists answer real-world questions to help with resource protection! (Photo: Lisa Emanuelson/NOAA. Image description: Volunteers crouch over a pile of debris to inspect the contents.)

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Expert birders (or those interested in learning) help collect data on migratory seabirds in the Northeast as Stellwagen Bank Seabird Stewards.

The citizen science data collected is used to compare the relative abundance of seabirds over time to help understand populations, their possible impacts on local ecosystems, and detect changes in the environment, particularly in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. In celebration of Citizen Science Month, learn more about how you can get involved in your community! (Photo: Evelyn Ganson/NOAA. Image description: Five adults on a boat looking out over the water through binoculars.)

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RT @chipublib: Lend a helping, digital hand with #CitizenScience projects you can participate in remotely during #CitizenScienceMonth. https://t.co/roZsC9vymZ 2PLAN22 http://twitter.com/2PLAN22/status/1245384131137228803

Lend a helping, digital hand with #CitizenScience projects you can participate in remotely during #CitizenScienceMonth.https://t.co/roZsC9vymZ

— Chicago Public Library (@chipublib) April 1, 2020