The Incidental Steward – Reflections on Citizen Science

Whether it’s pulling up water chestnuts in the Hudson River, measuring beds of submerged aquatic vegetation, or searching out vernal pools—citizens can play a vital role in scientific research.

A special lecture on citizen science by author Akiko Busch, Cary Institute scientist Stuart Findlay, and citizen scientist volunteer Doug Reed.

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