Do you like being outdoors and the idea of contributing to scientific research? If so, become a community-based citizen scientist volunteer with the OSU Extension Oregon Season Tracker Program that connects local community volunteers with state and national researchers studying weather and the effects on native plant vegetation.
- We train volunteers to collect and report local data on precipitation and seasonal plant changes using simple protocols and low cost equipment.
- Volunteers collect data from their home, farm, ranch, woodland or in schoolyards
- Data collected is reported online to be archived and shared with researchers at OSU and across the country
Fall is the start of the new water year and a great time to join.
- Take a free on-line training at home on your own speed (approx. 2 hours)
- Order a CoCoRaHS-approved rain gauge (approx. $35)
- Participate in an optional Zoom meeting to build skills and get your questions answered
- Start reporting data online from your computer or using free apps on your Smartphone
Oregon Season Tracker Training.
Online Self-paced Training: fall 2020 (self-paced open September through November)
Optional Zoom Sessions (attend one):
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2020
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Or
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Time: 2 pm – 3 pm
To register go to the OSU Extension Oregon Season Tracker website, https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ost
For more information contact Jody Einerson by clicking here or call 541-713-5014
