Every winter, thousands of volunteers across North America participate in one of the longest-running citizen science projects in the world. The first Christmas Bird Count was started in 1900 by Frank Chapman as an alternative to the common tradition of … Continued
For six consecutive summers, ZNE conservation biologists have donned their waders and ventured into the ponds of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University to survey aquatic biodiversity. This ongoing collaboration has provided invaluable insights into urban wildlife populations and the … Continued
After nine months of transforming quarter-sized hatchlings into cheeseburger-sized turtles—a transition that typically takes these species over four years in the wild—classrooms finally boarded a big yellow school bus and made their way to the very site where we had … Continued
Have you been hearing owls calling lately? Though many of us normally sleep with the windows closed at night in the fall and winter, with the recent warm weather I’ve had my windows open and have been hearing a Great … Continued
As October creeps in fast, we wanted to highlight some not-so-creepy crawlies as they can get a bad rep during the spooky season! These bewitching bugs all use the autumn leaves in one way or another, so if you find … Continued