Citizen Science/Nature In Our Own Backyards
A group 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
Submitted by John Almstedt
Similarly, you might like to explore the Lake Clear Nature Notebook. The Lake Clear Nature Notebook is a collection of information on some of the natural features of Lake Clear contributed by the Ottawa River Institute, the Bonnechere River Watershed Project, Ottawa Riverkeeper, the Pembroke Area Field Naturalists and individuals that builds on information first gathered by the late Chris Michener on the flora and fauna of Green and Twin islands in the early millennium.
Natural Heritage Information Centre
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/
iNaturalist
Have you seen a squirrel, butterfly, gypsy moths, a toad, interesting mushrooms, etc.?
Lake Clear cottagers, visitors, and residents are encouraged to record their nature observations at iNaturalists. Join a community of fellow Canadian Citizen Scientists helping to add to the knowledge of nature in local communities across the country.
https://inaturalist.ca/
Lake Clear cottagers, visitors, and residents are encouraged to record their nature observations at iNaturalists. Join a community of fellow Canadian Citizen Scientists helping to add to the knowledge of nature in local communities across the country.
https://inaturalist.ca/
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
http://www.torontozoo.com/adoptapond/turtletally.asp
Ontario Herpetofaunal Summary Atlas
Report your sightings of amphibians or reptiles to be mapped at:
Ontario Amphibian and Reptile Atlas
Ontario Amphibian and Reptile Atlas
Pembroke Area Field Naturalist Club
Diverse information about plants, birds, insects, amphibians, and reptiles in our region.
http://www.pafn.on.ca/
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/
http://www.ebutterfly.ca/
Bat Survey
Neighbourhood Bat Watch:
www.batwatch.ca
www.batwatch.ca
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