Citizen Science Story: Celebrate Urban Birds
See how kids in San Diego are getting a taste of nature through Celebrate Urban Birds, a Citizen Science project from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Citizen Science Story: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project
Join citizen scientist Craig Hensley as he searches for monarch eggs and larva on milkweed as a way to gather important data on monarch butterfly migration.
Monarch Larva Monitoring Project - English
The Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP) is a citizen science project involving volunteers from across the United States and Canada in monarch research. It was developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota to collect long-term data on larval monarch populations and milkweed habitat. The project focuses on monarch distribution and abundance during the breeding season in North America.
Celebrate Urban Birds Crash Course - English
Celebrate Urban Birds is a citizen science project focused on better understanding the value of green spaces for birds. This project connects people of all ages and backgrounds to birds and the natural world through the arts and fun neighborhood activities.
Monarch Larva Monitoring Project - Spanish
El Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP) es un proyecto de ciencia ciudadana en el que participan voluntarios de todo Estados Unidos y Canadá en la investigación de monarcas. El proyecto se centra en la distribución y abundancia de las monarcas durante la temporada de reproducción en América del Norte.
Celebrate Urban Birds Crash Course - Spanish
Celebrate Urban Birds es un proyecto bilingüe de ciencia participativa en The Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
American Spring LIVE - Episode 2: Migrations Preview
Breeding and the greening of the landscape are tied to another major spectacle of spring: the mass movements of animals as they take advantage of spring’s bounty. Meet the scientists who track the journeys of animals such as butterflies, birds, bison and bats over vast distances, from winter refuge to spring nesting grounds.
Citizen Science Story: Bird Cams Lab
Meet Citizen Scientist David Cohen and see how Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Bird Cams Lab has provided him a window into studying the behavior of birds.
Bear Cub Check Up
A crucial component of biological research is monitoring the populations of wildlife in our protected parks and reserves. In this clip, bear biologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Maryland DEC bear biologist Harry Spiker are meeting the newest bear cubs in Savage River State Forest, Maryland.
Bird Cams Lab Crash Course - English
The goal of Bird Cams Lab is to join viewers from around the world to make new discoveries using live streaming and archived camera footage focused on wild bird nests and feeders.
Bird Cams Lab Crash Course - Spanish
¡Con cámaras de transmisión en vivo, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology ha proporcionado una vista de pájaro a más de un millón de personas al año!
Watch a Lamb Being Born
In this stunning opening sequence, watch a lamb being born into the world on Nanne Kennedy's wool farm.
Episode 1: Birth and Rebirth Preview
Spring is a time of birth and rebirth for plants and animals across the country. Join us for night one of a three-night adventure about the season that sets the natural world in motion.
Track a Lilac Crash Course - English
Track a Lilac invites you to find a nearby lilac and report whether they see leaves or flowers on their plant. The data contributes to a national database that will be used by researchers to better understand the timing of lilac leafing and blooming across the country.
6 Facts to Show Your Spring Savvy
Get spring savvy with these fun facts about the season! From the tilt of the earth to unique animal behaviors, there are several interesting ways you can tell it's springtime!
Meet Nanne Kennedy & Her Sheep
We visited wool farmer Nanne Kennedy in Washington, Maine to get a sneak peek at her pregnant sheep. We'll be returning to her farm on April 29 for the premiere of American Spring LIVE in hopes to see one of the new lambs actually being born.
Inside Look: American Spring LIVE
Executive Producers, Fred Kaufman and Al Berman, along with host Juju Chang and science correspondent Thor Hanson share a bit of insight into the upcoming NATURE three-night live broadcast event, American Spring LIVE.
SciStarter Crash Course
SciStarter is the place to find, join, and contribute to science. With more than 3,000 projects and events searchable by topic, location, age-level and more, you’re sure to find the right match, anytime, anywhere.
American Spring LIVE Trailer
From Sequoia to the Everglades, from bear cubs to hummingbirds, from hibernation to pollination, Spring is coming to you, Live on PBS.
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