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✨ Amanda’s Testimonial “This internship has not only solidified my goal of pursuing a career in conservation and ecosystem restoration but has also given me practical skills and experiences that will support me in that path.” Interning with EwA this summer has been an invaluable experience in building my skills as both an ecologist and […]
The Vital Role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Addressing the Biodiversity and Climate Crises Indigenous peoples worldwide are deeply connected to the natural world, with many ancestral practices often rooted in environmental stewardship. These communities hold a remarkable track record: As of 2018, Indigenous peoples stewarded or held tenure rights over more than one-quarter of […]
From Citizen to Community to Participatory Science – EwA’s Perspective Respecting Histories: Choosing ‘Participatory Science’ Over ‘Community Science’ Author: Claire O’Neill A few years ago, we deliberately chose not to adopt community science because of its long-standing use by environmental justice groups to describe research that is community-led and rooted in advocacy, healing, and addressing […]
November brings heightened seasonal changes to Lusitania Meadow and Fresh Pond. The peak of fall foliage season has passed. Insect activity has slowed dramatically, save for the month’s warmest days. As such, November’s almanac necessitates a bit of a change in form. Throughout the warmer months, we have been detailing one or two plants that […]
Author: Andrea L. DiGiorgio, Princeton University | Published: February 14, 2024 8:20am EST One of the biggest privileges of being a primatologist is spending time in remote locations with monkeys and apes, living near these animals in their habitats and experiencing their daily lives. As a 21st-century human, I have an immediate impulse to take […]
It’s just one dog! Is dog poop really that bad? How about not using a bag and leaving the dog poop to decompose? We hear these sorts of comments all the time. The answer? What dogs eat, what their waste carries, and how many dogs visit an area can seriously impact all sorts of ecosystems […]
Conservation Needs Natural History Participatory Science ▹ EwA’s participatory science model presented at ICCB 2023 (SCB’s 31st International Congress for Conservation Biology) Authors: Claire O’Neill, Jennifer Clifford, Kathy McGlathery | Earthwise Aware 🔗 Presentation | 📰 Handout An Essential Practice to Empower Communities and Help & Guide Science Earthwise Aware (EwA) implements “next generation” (data-driven) natural history […]
Keeping a Forest Whole ▹ EwA conservation study presented at NENHC 2023, C*Sci 2023. Follow-up presented at DCR Symposium 2025. 👥 Authors: Claire O’Neill and Mina Burton | Earthwise Aware 🔗 Presentations » current / 2023 original (full/flash/poster) | 📰 Handout The Power of Community-driven GIS-focused Participatory Science In Massachusetts, a community has formed around co-creative participatory science using […]
EwA Mentorship » Biodiversity & Climate Citizen Science The EwA Onea Mentorship Program was made possible by a generous bequest from our dear friend Daniel Onea, who passed away in 2024. His gift laid the foundation for this program and strengthens EwA’s operations, enabling us to expand opportunities for mentees and continue our work protecting […]
✨ Mina’s Testimonial “Part of what makes EwA’s citizen science program so valuable is its emphasis on an ecosystem approach to biodiversity (…) Only with this knowledge can we develop conservation approaches that protect entire ecosystems, not just a small subset of species. “ My involvement with Earthwise Aware (EwA) began over two years ago as […]
