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Getting Creative in the Field

Academy of Natural Sciences

Mary Donnelly — a recent graduate of Drexel’s Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES) department — loves fieldwork. Besides getting out into the field, her interests lie particularly in wildlife conservation. The Academy reached out to learn more. How did you determine which species to highlight?

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Spotting Spring On Philly’s Nature Scene

Academy of Natural Sciences

Whatever you end up observing, consider documenting it with participatory science tools such as iNaturalist. This is a great way to keep track of your findings while also making the data available for scientists and other conservation agencies. Politely ask other birders what they’re looking at so you can get the hang of it.

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PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals Host Oct. 24 Webinar - Science Meets Community Engagement: The Delaware River Watershed Initiative

PA Environment Daily

Roland Wall , leader of the Patrick Center for Environmental Research at the Academy of Natural Science’s work on the DRWI and one of the original planners of the project, will outline how the DRWI has progressed and grown. In the past 24 years, Wall has worked in a variety of positions for the Academy of Natural Sciences.