If science is more your style than art then maybe this is more for you (or you could do BOTH!)
The Urban Ecology Center is doing a "Yardversity Blitz" on Saturday to document the biological diversity found in our yards and the spaces we call home in Wisconsin. Plants and animals around our homes are often the least studied part of nature--but they're still a part of it.
They're encouraging people to use a couple free apps (see the link) to record all the life you can find in your yard or other location you think of as a place you live--if you spend lots of time at a park, or a trail, or anyplace like that, it could count too.
From the website:
"Become a community scientist by exploring the biodiversity in your very own backyard!"
Back in May, the Urban Ecology Center hosted the Backyard Birding Blitz as a way to encourage you to go outside, stay connected to nature and to collectively compile the largest bird species list without the use of fossil fuels all virtually!. This time we are expanding this event to include all biodiversity, called "Yardversity Blitz!" Through the Yardversity Blitz, you will have the chance to become a community scientist through the exploration of the flora and fauna found in your very own backyard! This event will be completely virtual with plant and animal-themed discussions, family-friendly activities, all while you collect data outside. The Yardversity Blitz will end with a nature-themed trivia session. This event will take place on Saturday, July 18th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am CST -- view complete schedule below.
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