You may not even have to leave your own backyard. There are many programs available that allow people to engage in citizen science.
You may not even have to leave your own backyard. There are many programs available that allow people to engage in citizen science. Whether it involves getting trained and going out with a group to monitor wetlands, or spending time observing the pollinators that visit your garden, there is a program out there for you. Science not your thing? No worries, there are plenty of volunteer programs that can help you help nature.