Phenology Plant Monitor at the Charlestown Navy Yard

Come to the Charlestown Navy Yard to get trained and join the millions of citizen scientists around the world supporting scientific projects that benefit both people and the planet!

Trainings will equip local people of all ages and experiences with the observation tools they need to study local plant life. Together, we will take a close look at the plants of the Navy Yard and discuss how they interact with animals all over the food chain, how they respond to the seasons, and why it’s so important to monitor local plants.

After joining us for a group walk, volunteers will take their skills and knowledge and independently collect data around the Navy Yard and beyond! We are hoping to build a community of participatory scientists based in the Yard that can monitor the plants and contribute to a resilient Boston by collecting good data. Hope to see you at the Yard!

Timing: You will receive an email sharing training materials and the timing of up-coming group walks following your application. All volunteers will be required to attend Introduction to National Parks of Boston Volunteerism and an Orientation to Phenology Plant Monitoring walk. Options will be scheduled at regular intervals throughout the spring and summer.

If you are under 18 and interested in volunteering, please contact us directly (Adena_Cohen@nps.gov) as we have special guidance and volunteer.gov does not allow minor applications