We invite teachers, students and the general public to help scientists survey study sites throughout the eastern U.S. and elsewhere around the world. Participants will use digital cameras and standard research protocols to collect high-quality data on moths. By also conducting a Spring and Fall Natural History Survey, our collective results will enable us to compare the diversity and seasonality of species across sites and better understand the impacts of climate, pollution, urbanization and invasive species on ecological communities.

Protocols

• Moths -- Participants will photograph moths and other creatures that come to lights at night. They will upload their photographs, tag them with date and location, and then help identify species.

Get involved

This event is open to everyone. If you would like to help organize study sites, refine research protocols, train participants, or collect data at a site, please contact us. We will post details here as they become available. Organizers include Discover Life, National Moth Week and other partners.

Contacts

• Nancy Lowe -- email: nancy@discoverlife.org