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What we Do

EwA is action-driven nature conservation.

» Engage through Co-creative Citizen Science & Direct Experiences

» Cultivate Ecological Science, Ethics & Leadership

» Reconcile Environmental Attitude, Knowledge & Behavior

Our Mission

Learn ▸ Practice ▸ Inspire

Learn ▸ Biodiversity & Nature Systems
Practice ▸ Sound Science & Ecological Experiences
Inspire ▸ Nature Leadership

Learn ▸ Biodiversity & Nature Systems

Get a Wild Attitude ꙳ Be Informed ꙳ Act Responsibly

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The EwA guides & etiquettes are focused on ecology, habitats, species, and human activities/disciplines.
They help us minimize our footprint, 'positive' our impact & spread ecological mindfulness. [ EwA Knowledge Resources » ]

Practice ▸ Sound Science & Ecological Experiences

Inspire ▸ Nature Leadership

EwA Featured News

Conservation Needs Ecology Participatory Science!

July 14, 2023

Conservation Needs Natural History Participatory Science ▹ EwA's participatory science model presented at ICCB 2023 (SCB's 31st International Congress for...

Testimonial – Kate

June 13, 2023

Kate's Testimonial "The community is so full of passion and kindness; they helped me further my love for nature...

Birds in Winter, Deadwood & Collembolans

November 29, 2022

Field Highlights » Birds in Winter, Deadwood & Springtails Season: Winter | Location: New-England's meadows, forests, parks, and gardens.EwA runs...

Testimonial – Mina

November 28, 2022

Mina's Testimonial "Part of what makes EwA’s citizen science program so valuable is its emphasis on an ecosystem approach...

Lichens, Pollution, and Us

July 19, 2022

Lichens, Pollution, and Us Learning how clean the air of a place is by documenting its lichens… Visit a forested...

Caring for Frogs and Salamanders in their Own Home

April 6, 2022

Caring for Frogs and Salamanders —Herping Ethically

This season, we've seen a lot of posts showing salamander egg masses...

Keeping the Fells Whole

February 17, 2022

Keeping the Fells Whole Earthwise Aware Report 2021 Documenting habitat fragmentation in a mixed-use urban forest Publication: January 29th, 2022...

Don’t Hike so Close to Me: How the Presence of Humans Can Disturb Wildlife up to Half a Mile Away

July 30, 2021

Don’t hike so close to me: How the presence of humans can disturb wildlife up to half a mile away Authors:...

Even Scientists Take Selfies With Wild Animals –Here’s Why They Shouldn’t

June 18, 2018

Even Scientists Take Selfies with Wild Animals. Here's Why They Shouldn't. One of the great things about being a biologist...

Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)

April 15, 2025

Harnessing Indigenous Wisdom for a Thriving Planet The Vital Role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Addressing the Biodiversity and Climate...

EwA Internship » Biodiversity and Climate Citizen Science

January 4, 2023

EwA Internship » Biodiversity & Climate Citizen Science EwA is seeking eco-driven, community-focused interns to support our mission of advancing...

EwA Participatory Science Volunteering

August 1, 2022

Biodiversity & Climate Science Need You!

Understanding how climate and land use impact plant and animal life is crucial...

Fresh Pond Almanac—March at the Meadow

February 25, 2023

Fresh Pond Almanac March at the Meadow In March, conditions will make the gradual and uneven transition from harsh winter...

Keeping a Forest Whole

June 2, 2023

Keeping a Forest Whole ▹ EwA conservation study presented at NENHC 2023, C*Sci 2023. Follow-up presented at DCR Symposium 2025....

Forest Immersion » Going Back Home

September 3, 2021

Summary ꙳ Objectives ▹ This circle is a mindful Forest Immersion. It is structured so as to make the mindfulness...

Wildlife selfies harm animals − even when scientists share images with warnings in the captions

February 20, 2024

Wildlife selfies harm animals − even when scientists share images with warnings in the captions Author: Andrea L. DiGiorgio, Princeton University...

Dogs–The Scoop on Poop

November 15, 2023

Dogs–The Scoop on Poop It's just one dog! Is dog poop really that bad? How about not using a bag...