Take Action with Community Science and Native Plant Awareness
Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI
Live Stream Available
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Drinking Fountains
Ever wondered how YOU can contribute to real scientific research? No matter what topic you're interested in, you can turn your curiosity into action with Community Science! In this presentation, you’ll learn about the importance of this growing movement and how you can start building your knowledge and expertise, all while contributing to local and global projects—anytime and anywhere! With Community Science people of all ages and experience levels can get involved and make a difference, all while spending time outside and connecting with nature.
About our presenter
Momcat Kelly Konieczki is an outdoor educator and citizen scientist who is passionate about pollinators and environmental stewardship. She does volunteer work and outreach at Detroit Butterfly Nursery and is a SciStarter Ambassador. Kelly enjoys combining her love of art and photography to share observations of nature and help others tune into the endless relationships within the natural world. She is the Community Science Chair for Wild Ones Wayne County Chapter and also serves on Grosse Pointe Park's Beautification Commission where she leads the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, a national initiative that helps guide cities toward being more pollinator-friendly.
PARKING: Metered parking is available at Matthaei Botanical Gardens; Matthaei members park for free.
Can’t make it in person? Join us via Zoom!
Link to the Wild Ones Ann Arbor Area Monthly Meeting. Video of the session will be available on the Wild Ones Ann Arbor Area YouTube channel within a few days.