Wildlife Roundtable
Citizen scientists monitor raptor nests, like this bald eagle nest, and report the data to eBird and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Rick Spitzer/Special to the Daily
What is a citizen scientist? What can the average person possibly contribute to science? Can you become a citizen scientist in Eagle County?
During this season of giving and as we set goals for 2021, we may wonder how we can make a difference for wildlife and have some fun. Celebrate your curiosity and consider becoming a citizen scientist.
There are many people who volunteer to assist research in all kinds of scientific projects and processes. They may or may not have any formal training. The thing they all have in common is a love for science and a desire to help discover more about the world around them. They are the citizen scientists.