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Author: Andrea L. DiGiorgio, Princeton University | Published: February 14, 2024 8:20am EST One of the biggest privileges of being a primatologist is spending time in remote locations with monkeys and apes, living near these animals in their habitats and experiencing their daily lives. As a 21st-century human, I have an immediate impulse to take […]
It’s just one dog! Is dog poop really that bad? How about not using a bag and leaving the dog poop to decompose? We hear these sorts of comments all the time. The answer? What dogs eat, what their waste carries, and how many dogs visit an area can seriously impact all sorts of ecosystems […]
Conservation Needs Natural History Participatory Science ▹ EwA’s participatory science model presented at ICCB 2023 (SCB’s 31st International Congress for Conservation Biology) Authors: Claire O’Neill, Jennifer Clifford, Kathy McGlathery | Earthwise Aware 
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Handout An Essential Practice to Empower Communities and Help & Guide Science Earthwise Aware (EwA) implements “next generation” (data-driven) natural history […]
Kate’s Testimonial “The community is so full of passion and kindness; they helped me further my love for nature and research.” I decided to intern with Earthwise Aware during the summer of 2021 for many reasons, including that their mission of protecting biodiversity through action-driven nature conservation and their emphasis on learning and community […]
Keeping a Forest Whole ▹ EwA conservation study presented at NENHC 2023, C*Sci 2023. Follow-up presented at DCR Symposium 2025. 
Authors: Claire O’Neill and Mina Burton | Earthwise Aware Presentations » current / 2023 original (full/flash/poster) | Handout The Power of Community-driven GIS-focused Participatory Science In Massachusetts, a community has formed around co-creative participatory science using […]
In March, conditions will make the gradual and uneven transition from harsh winter to muddy spring at Fresh Pond. March brings the onset of new plant growth for the year and the final stretch of food scarcity for the reservation’s overwintering animals before the relative bounty of April and the summer months beyond. The shift […]
EwA Internship » Biodiversity & Climate Citizen Science EwA is seeking eco-driven, community-focused interns to support our mission of advancing biodiversity conservation, climate research, and participatory science within our communities. EwA empowers individuals and organizations to engage ethically with the natural world, minimizing ecological disruptions and fostering sustainable practices. Through participatory science, we involve communities […]
Field Highlights » Birds in Winter, Deadwood & Springtails Season: Winter | Location: New-England’s meadows, forests, parks, and gardens. EwA runs biodiversity walks monthly when we invite our guests to observe with us the passage of the seasons on the local flora and fauna. Each exploration is a chance to nature chronicles that we may […]
Mina’s Testimonial “Part of what makes EwA’s citizen science program so valuable is its emphasis on an ecosystem approach to biodiversity (…) Only with this knowledge can we develop conservation approaches that protect entire ecosystems, not just a small subset of species. “ My involvement with Earthwise Aware (EwA) began over two years ago as […]
Biodiversity & Climate Science Need You! 
Understanding how climate and land use impact plant and animal life is crucial for protecting and restoring habitats where species can thrive—even in urban green spaces. EwA is committed to this mission, and you can be a part of it too! EwA leads a comprehensive participatory biodiversity and […]
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