Citizen Science – Dr. Jessica A. Haines

Upcoming Event

As a part of the 2023 Alberta Biodiversity Challenge, on June 8 we will be participating in Tree Planting for Biodiversity in collaboration with Nature Alberta Nature Kids and Root for Trees. The event takes place from 6pm-8:30pm, check out more event information on Nature Alberta’s website. If you participate in the event, please dropContinue reading “Upcoming Event”

Join the Alberta Biodiversity Challenge!

The Alberta Biodiversity Challenge is a celebration of nature that occurs across Alberta from June 8 to June 11, 2023. There will be several events hosted across the province to help you connect with nature, and you can also participate virtually by submitting biodiversity observations to iNaturalist. You can learn more about the challenge onContinue reading “Join the Alberta Biodiversity Challenge!”

Help us Learn more about Alberta Biodiversity through the May Species Count

This event during the last weekend in May 2023 focuses on helping us better understand birds and plants in Alberta. To learn more about the event, check out the event information on the Nature Alberta website.

Sharing about Franklin’s Ground Squirrels at Conferences

This winter Dr. Jessica Haines and undergraduate student Cora Kaplan attended several conferences to talk to other professionals about Franklin’s ground squirrels. Check out the photos below to see Dr. Haines at the poster session at the Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference.

City Nature Challenge: Help Document Urban Biodiversity

Want to help contribute to conservation and biodiversity monitoring in urban environments? Participate in the upcoming City Nature Challenge from April 28 to May 1, 2023 through iNaturalist. Check out more information on Nature Alberta’s website. There will be more events coming up this summer. Check out Nature Alberta’s website to check out all ofContinue reading “City Nature Challenge: Help Document Urban Biodiversity”