New Citizen Scientist Program in 2027

By Natasha Atlas Madison County Extension Educators Coordinator Calling all Mad Scientists! We are seeking interest for a Madison County Citizen Scientist collaborative (aka Mad Citizen Scientists). The vision is to develop a group of folks interested in learning more about their natural environment while helping bring awareness to changes in our landscape due to invasive species, weather, and more. This collaborative will meet monthly from 6:00 to 7:00 PM during the growing season to learn about invasive species, practice identification, and become familiar with reporting new findings. Who can attend: Adults and youth ages 16 Cost: $25 registration fee per person (one fee for the entire year) Meeting dates and topics: · January 19 – What is Citizen Science? · February 16 – Weather & Climate Observations · March 16 – Phenology (Seasonal Changes) · April 20 – Water & Watersheds · May 18 – Birds & Migration · June 15 – Invasive vs.

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