From Spectator to Scientist: Making Science Accessible to All (Webinar)
Are you interested in advancing scientific knowledge but you’re not technically a “scientist”? You’re in luck! There are countless ways to contribute to the scientific process and support major research. Join the California Naturalist and Anza-Borrego: In Focus series for “From Spectator to Scientist: Making Science Accessible to All”, a deep dive into Participatory Science (also known as Citizen Science)!
In this engaging webinar, Lisa Marun will explore how to involve the public in scientific research, from formulating research questions to collecting and analyzing data. She’ll cover the logistics, demographics, scientific methods, and geographical aspects essential to executing successful participatory science projects. Lisa will also discuss the vital roles that participatory science plays for researchers, community members, and nature conservation efforts.
Additionally, Lisa will introduce the City Nature Challenge, a global initiative where communities collaborate to document observations of nature, and highlight the powerful tool iNaturalist — an online platform that connects people to share biodiversity information and deepen their understanding of the natural world. The presentation will conclude with a Q&A session.
REGISTER TODAY!
After registering, the confirmation page will provide you with a Zoom link to access the webinar. A reminder email will also be sent out the week of the event.
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom — Instructions to access the webinar will be sent upon registration.
Cost:
ABF Member: $7/person
Non-member: $10/person
Student: $5/person
*Please note that as the Anza-Borrego Foundation is a non-profit organization, all program costs are used to support current and future educational programs, including subsidized programs that seek to increase access to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial hardship. If you’d like to request a scholarship, please reach out to [email protected] with a two–three paragraph description about why you’d like to attend this program and your need for a scholarship.
About the Presenter:
Lisa Marun is inspired by the natural world. She believes that everyone deserves to live a healthy, safe and enriched life. She has worked in the environmental arena for over 20 years in roles that focus on the scientific, legal, political and social aspects of environmental challenges. Lisa works to empower others to become better environmental stewards by leading and engaging people to live in a way that nurtures the communities and environments they care about. Through her involvement in the City Nature Challenge, she hopes to contribute to our collective knowledge and conservation of local biodiversity and encourage deep connections with the natural world.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation requests must be received at least seven days before the event if you wish to receive a refund. Please note that ABF may cancel a program due to low attendance. If ABF cancels a program, we will issue a full refund or credit.
