Don't forget; there is a huge variety of animals that are active after sunset! Perhaps you could have a go at light-trapping for the #CityNatureChallenge ? Here's Dr Gavin Broad to show you how to meet the insects that frequent your garden after dark! youtu.be/V_DKOlz9u4s

Heard of #EducationNaturePark ? Led by the museum, it’s a free programme that sees schools, nurseries and colleges forming a network of green spaces to boost #Biodiversity across England. This map shows over 1000 spaces that are involved! Discover more 👇 educationnaturepark.org.uk

Looking for an activity to do with the family? Join the #CityNatureChallengeLondon from 26 - 29 April to record London's wildlife as part of a global challenge. 🌏 nhm.ac.uk/take-part/moni…

It's that time of year again... #CityNatureChallenge is upon us! 🌳🌆 It's an international event in which people all around the world, find and document wildlife in their cities. Join us and find out more here: nhm.ac.uk/take-part/moni…

Free webinar with Dr Abigail Lowe 🐝🌸🧬 from Community Science at the Natural History Museum about how you can help investigate the impact of noise pollution on insects #NatureOverheard BritEntSoc Royal Entomological Society Environmentjob.co.uk Field Studies Council Natural History Museum Science Buglife AES - amentsoc.org

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Happy to share that our new paper is out!
Heidi Ballard, Lucy Robinson & I used Dr Jenni Metcalfe's rosette model of #scicomm to map formats and youth participation at BioBlitz #CitizenScience events. We think it's a very useful tool. Let us know what you think!

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We're hiring!🚨 A Community Science Officer, coordinating between public participants, researchers, and external stakeholders. Role includes delivering workshops and supporting urban nature data analysis interpretation. Apply by 12th Feb. Spread the word! careers.nhm.ac.uk/templates/CIPH…

Great session this morning engaging with the next generation of scientists - learning about insects, bird songs, and seeing lots of specimens! What a lovely and enthusiastic group of students ☺️ Community Science at the Natural History Museum

Work with us!

We're advertising an exciting opportunity for an organisation to partner with us in delivering #NatureOverheard community science sessions🦗🔊

Deadline Monday Jan 22nd 2024.

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Free webinar with Dr Abigail Lowe 🐝🌸🧬 from Community Science at the Natural History Museum about how you can help investigate the impact of noise pollution on insects #NatureOverheard BritEntSoc Royal Entomological Society Environmentjob.co.uk Field Studies Council Natural History Museum Science Buglife AES - amentsoc.org

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Last chance to apply for our course on Taxonomic Principles and tools in botanical research. Deadline this week!

Thank you Lauren for creating these fantastic resources for our GenePools participants to explore the classifications of eDNA present in their pond samples. Find out more about the project here: nhm.ac.uk/take-part/moni…

If you missed the #EducationNaturePark 'Introduction to habitat mapping tools' webinar last night, the recording is now up on our website 📽️🏞️
#schools #colleges #nurseries #digital #mapping #habitats #biodiversity #nature #education
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Hi, 👋 I’m Lucy Robinson, the lead for Community science
Answering questions about climate change and the diversity of life requires data that our researchers can’t gather alone. We collaborate with citizen scientists to gather vital data to better understand the natural world

Lucy Robinson outlining the National Education Nature Park project…. #NBNconf23

Applications are now open for 'Taxonomic principles and tools in botanical research'.

This hands-on one-week course will be taught at the Natural History Museum 18-22 March 2024

The course is free and accommodation and travel to London is covered by Natural Environment Research Council

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The Natural History Museum Science Centre for UK Nature team are at #nbnconf23 National Museums Scotland! Come & chat with us about Community Science at the Natural History Museum #EducationNaturePark #ExploreUrbanNature #NatureOverheard & more!

Take our online quiz to see how well you know your insects 🪰🪲🐝

We'll be analysing this data to gain insights into general identification skills across a diverse audience.

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