Join the vernal pool caddisflies and fairy shrimp community science project! Connect to a broad community of students, educators, community members, and scientists and contribute to our growing understanding of these important vernal pool species. Find out more on the project website.
Research Questions
- What is the distribution of caddisflies, fairy shrimp, and amphibian species in vernal pools in the Northeast?
- How will their distribution change as the climate warms?
Who Can Participate?
This project is designed for small groups working together. We have developed curriculum resources and professional development experiences to support teachers of elementary through high school aged students in facilitating learning through participation in this project. Explore teacher resources at: https://teach.gmri.org/find-content/community-science/ and contact Meggie at mharvey@gmri.org for more information.
How Do I Participate?
- Create an account at investigate.gmri.org
- Set up a trip for your group including information on when, where, and how many people will monitor your vernal pool
- Use the identification resources and follow the steps listed in the detailed protocol linked on the project page to monitor a vernal pool in your area.
- Contribute your data
Explore data contributed by others and add to the project discussion.
For additional information and resources, reach out to Meggie at mharvey@gmri.org.