A student surveying birds.
A student surveying birds.
Volunteer

Community Science

Turn your passion for birding into science.
Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies
Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies
Volunteer

Community Science

Turn your passion for birding into science.

Help birds and gain research experience! Community science is the collection and analysis of scientific data by everyday people in collaboration with professional scientists. We know you don’t have to be a professional scientist to make a real difference in the world of conservation. There are endless opportunities for anyone to get involved in bird conservation through community science. The data you collect as part of these projects can be used in real-world studies, making tangible differences in our understanding of bird populations and how best to conserve them. By participting, you'll increase our ability to collect data and use it to conserve birds.

Traditionally called "citizen science" we at Audubon now use the word "community" to include all our members.

To ask about community science opportunities, email Zach Hutchinson or call (307)-247-0700.

Community Science Opportunities

Wyoming Naturalist Program
Community Naturalist

Wyoming Naturalist Program

Learn about Wyoming nature from experts and join a community of volunteer conservationists.

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Wind River BioBlitz
Community Naturalist

Wind River BioBlitz

Join us for a weekend of surveying and learning about wildlife!

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Bird Banding
Community Science

Bird Banding

Collecting data for migratory bird conservation

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Community Science in Southwest Colorado
Community Naturalist In Colorado

Community Science in Southwest Colorado

Collecting data for local conservation science projects.

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The Great Backyard Bird Count
Community Science

The Great Backyard Bird Count

Every February, count birds in your own backyard to help expand our understanding of birds.

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Climate Watch
Community Naturalist

Climate Watch

A new community science program explores how North American birds are responding to climate change.

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Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Community Science

Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Join one of the world’s longest-running community science projects.

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News and Articles

Climate Watch
Community Naturalist

Climate Watch

A new community science program explores how North American birds are responding to climate change.

The Pagosa Springs 2020 Christmas Bird Count
Community Science

The Pagosa Springs 2020 Christmas Bird Count

Counting Birds Because it Matters

Join the Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Christmas Bird Count

Join the Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Find a count near you and join this fun community science project.

Bird Banding at 12 Years Old
Bird Banding

Bird Banding at 12 Years Old

See how Audubon Rockies has helped one young scientist become a skilled bird bander.

Monitoring the Adorable and Imperiled Pika
Community Naturalist

Monitoring the Adorable and Imperiled Pika

A new community science project connects students to climate change.

Forests, Feathers, and Fire
Community Naturalist In Colorado

Forests, Feathers, and Fire

Colorado chapter starts a collaborative bird monitoring project.

Wyoming BioBlitz 2019 Wrap Up
Community Naturalist

Wyoming BioBlitz 2019 Wrap Up

How many species did we document? Find out here!

Keyhole State Park Banding Station
Bird Banding

Keyhole State Park Banding Station

Sign up to volunteer at our banding station at Keystone State Park, WY.

Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Community Science

Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Join one of the world’s longest-running community science projects.

Wind River BioBlitz
Community Naturalist

Wind River BioBlitz

Join us for a weekend of surveying and learning about wildlife!

Learn about birds and get involved.