This week, to wrap up my Semester Project #2 (Project Squirrel), I completed two squirrel surveys to meet the four survey minimum for the program. I did the first survey early this week, on Monday, when it was sunny but chilly. The other survey was completed on a rainy day (I wanted to see if weather affected the number of squirrels outside).
Here are the last couple questions:
7) How is the volunteering going this week?
This week volunteering is going well. I completed two surveys and will be wrapping up the project with this blog post. There have been other animals moving into my neighborhood as it becomes warmer, such as rabbits. The majority of squirrels in my neighborhood are fox squirrels.
12) Will you continue your citizen science project after this class? Why?
I will not continue my citizen science project after this class. Project Squirrel was a good introduction into the world of citizen science volunteering, and I would like to try a new program. Project Squirrel is something I can do at any time, so if I was to contribute in the future that option is still open.
Excellent work on both of your projects, Cale! You’ve described your footprint reduction strategies in great informative detail. I’m glad to be hearing you’lll be getting better mileage after cleaning out your car; you’ve inspired me to do the same!
ReplyDeleteNice job on the squirrel project as well. Glad you competed the minimum requirements and made a positive contribution.