The most fun (and most essential) part of being an ecologist is making observations.

It's a great way to explore and it's fun to come up with possibilities to explain what you observe!The point of this page is to let YOU make the observations. What have you seen lately? What are you curious about? Do you have any theories or ideas to explain what you see?

1) Go outside, look around, and check things out

2) Record your observations and ideas in the spaces below

3) Look for them on the web within 48 hours

Your e-mail address:

Record your observation in the space below, then click "submit."

Please include the following:

  • your name
  • the date you made the observation (month and day)
  • anyone else who made the same observation

    • Look for it on the web soon!

    Go to the observation calendar

    If you want to make general comments about our project, click here.

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