Why documenting nature is not the same as monitoring biodiversity Building the bridge between public engagement, scientific rigor, and meaningful conservation action 👤 by Claire O’Neill In an age of unprecedented biodiversity observations, understanding how we measure ecological change has never been more important. We frequently receive questions about why we host EwA projects and […]
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People, Places, Science–Building Urban E
© All photos in this article are the property of the author | Printable copy of this article: PDF ⎆ Participatory science as civic ecology Over the past ten years, the Earthwise Aware team has designed and run participatory science projects focused on urban systems in Greater Boston and beyond. These projects explore yards, streets, community […]
Testimonial – Amanda
✨ 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 […]
Clarifying Our Language: Why We Say Part...
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 […]