Citizen Science/Nature In Our Own Backyard

Citizen Science/Nature In Our Own Backyards

A group of us with the Ottawa River Institute who are interested in nature and citizen science have recently set up this site for anyone with similar interests http://www.naturenotebook.ca/. It's meant to encourage people to share their experiences with nature, you'll note there are a few references to the lake. Personally I'm quite interested in learning more about the Rodden Cr catchment, I think people will be quite surprised to see its size http://www.naturenotebook.ca/rodden-creek.
Submitted by John Almstedt

Natural Heritage Information Centre
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/NHIC/

The Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) compiles, maintains and distributes information on natural species, plant communities and spaces of conservation concern in Ontario. This information is stored in a spatial database used for tracking this information. The Centre also has a library with conservation-related literature, reports, books, and maps, which are accessible for conservation applications, land use planning, and natural resource management. The NHIC website makes much of this information available through the internet. To learn more about the NHIC please visit http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/NHIC/

Frog Watch Ontario

Want to be an official frog observer? Take part at Frog Watch Ontario: https://www.naturewatch.ca/frogwatch/

Ontario Turtle Tally

Report your turtle sightings by entering your observations at
http://www.torontozoo.com/adoptapond/turtletally.asp

Ontario Herpetofaunal Summary Atlas

Report your sightings of amphibians or reptiles to be mapped at:
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/NHIC/2ColumnSubPage/STDU_138228.html

Pembroke Area Field Naturalist Club

Diverse information about plants, birds, insects, amphibians, and reptiles in our region.
http://www.pafn.on.ca/

eButterfly

Bringing butterfly enthusiasts and scientists together. Record the butterflies you see, photograph, and collect to build a virtual collection of butterflies.
http://www.ebutterfly.ca/