Community Science

Community Science

 

Community science, also known as citizen science, involves collaboration between the scientists and the public to collect and analyze data. We want to encourage the community ​aspect of citizen science by hosting events and creating spaces where people can come together, share their knowledge, and learn from one another. Academia is often not accessible for many people and we want to be part of the change by bringing science into communities. We host a number of community science projects and events where everyone is welcome to participate.

Alberta Plant and Pollinator Community

We wanted to create a place where people can learn about local events, follow projects, and learn about the plants and pollinators in Alberta. The Alberta Plant and Pollinator Community (APPC) is organized and run by Toryanse Blanchard and Justine Doll, who are both MSc students at the University of Calgary in Dr. Jana Vamosi’s and Dr. Mindi Summers’ labs. If you want to collaborate, have a community event you would like to share with us, or have any questions, please feel free to send us an email. 

Email: contact.appc.hub@gmail.com

How you can get involved: Current Projects

Alberta Native Plant Rescue

Alberta Native Plant Rescue

Native plant rescues are an effort to save native plants from areas slated for development or other disturbances that would otherwise destroy them. The rescues depend on volunteers and experts who car …

Calgary Pollinator Project

Calgary Pollinator Project

The Calgary Pollinators Project is a community science project dedicated to documenting pollinator diversity in Calgary. The project data focuses on insect pollinators and their associated plants. You …

Rare Plants of Alberta

Rare Plants of Alberta

Learn about rare plants in southern Alberta and meet their fellow neighbors and pollinators! We are studying the community composition of two rare species important to people of the Kainai First Natio …

Other Projects and Resources

Online Education Resources (OERs)

Online Education Resources (OERs)

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UCalgary Avant Garden

UCalgary Avant Garden

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Edmonton and Area Plants and Pollinator Project

Edmonton and Area Plants and Pollinator Project

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Peace Region Pollinators

Peace Region Pollinators

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City Nature Challenge

City Nature Challenge

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