Project FeederWatch Starts November 1st Help count birds November through April by participating in Project FeederWatch — a community science project that collects data to learn more about winter bird habits. You can also record mammals, their interactions and more! You don’t need a feeder to participate ~ just an area you like to watch […] Continue reading "The Garden Is Winding Down, But the Birds Arent!"
National Moth Week 2026 June 18-26 2026 Turn off the TV, grab a flashlight, and step outside after dark. It’s almost time for National Moth Week, a global celebration of one of nature’s most underrated insects. For every butterfly species, there are roughly nine species of moths, in every size and color imaginable. They’re also […] Continue reading "WOWC After Dark: Moth Week Edition"
Join the Pollinator Week Bioblitz on iNaturalist and help collect data about pollinators from June 22 – 28th! A Bioblitz is a communal effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible. To participate, it’s as simple as heading outside and reporting your observations! The Pollinator Week Bioblitz is […] Continue reading "Prepare for Pollinator Week 2026!"
This April 24–27, put your curiosity to work for science. The City Nature Challenge is the world’s largest community science event, bringing people together across hundreds of cities to document the wildlife living alongside us — from the insects in your garden to the birds overhead. This year, Wild Ones Wayne County has partnered with […] Continue reading "Your Yard Is a Research Station — Join the City Nature Challenge!"
Wild Ones Wayne County firmly believes that Citizen Science is Science for Everyone! Community or “citizen” observations can help scientists learn what’s happening near you. Learn how to become a part of the science and research community and check out the new Community Science Page to read more about some exciting opportunities. Continue reading "Community Science Resources Page Now Available!"