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3 people are interested
CITIZEN SCIENCE MEET UP!
ORGANIZATION: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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3 people are interested
BE A SCIENTIST FOR A DAY AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM! We need your help with two exciting Citizen Science projects this SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 9AM - 1PM!
We'll be collecting scientific data on spiders and Monarch butterflies in the Museum’s gardens. We'll be using our Nature Gardens as a field site by adding specimens to the NHM Los Angeles Spider Survey by collecting and identifying spiders. We will also work with the Southwest Monarch Study to tag Monarch butterflies and test them for parasites.
Don’t know anything about spiders or monarchs? No problem, we’ll provide you with all the training you need. We will introduce a variety of spider and butterfly capture techniques that you can also use in your own backyard. You will also go home with a few monarch tags to continue your participation in the Southwest Monarch Study. After we finish collecting the data, we’ll enjoy light refreshments as we reflect on the day’s activities.
Volunteers need to be at least 18 years old, be able to pay attention to detail, and to stretch, bend, kneel, and be outdoors with minimal shelter for approximately 3 hours.
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About Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Location:
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is to inspire wonder, discovery and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds..
Description
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is a crown jewel of Los Angeles' museums. A national leader in exhibitions, education and research, the Museum is L.A.'s second oldest cultural institution, opening its doors in 1913. It is the largest natural and historical museum in the Western United States, safe guarding more than 35 million spectacular, diverse specimens and artifacts. The Natural History Family of Museums includes the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, the La Brea Tar Pits & Museum in Hancock Park, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall.
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WHEN
WHERE
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County900 Exposition Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90007
DATE POSTED
October 20, 2014
SKILLS
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 4 hours, one day only
- Ability to bend & kneel and be outdoors