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NHM's Community Science Projects
Collaborate with NHM scientists to explore the wild side of your city
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Hummingbird, tree, photography
Research and Collections
Three Horned Larks, Two Spotted Doves and a Seasonal Community Science Tradition
The history and value of North America’s longest running community science project: the Christmas Bird Count
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A black phoebe bird perces on a Covid-19 Closure Notice sign.
Nature in L.A.
Nature Comes Home
The results are in! A record number of people participated in City Nature Challenge 2020, mostly exploring in or near their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Humming Bird Nest
Nature in L.A.
The Greater Los Angeles
Egg Hunt
What better way to feel the healing powers of nature than celebrating the beginnings of new life while making a valuable contribution to science?
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painted lady butterfly on flower
Naturalist Nature in L.A.
What Just Flew by My Window?
It's butterfly migration season again!
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kid explores nature in backyard
Nature in L.A.
Explore the Wild Outside
When yards and gardens become more wildlife friendly, the experience can be magical
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3D, Fictitious, spider, arachnid
Nature in L.A.
Meet a Community Scientist: Eric Keller
Plus, his discoveries and his creations.
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A monarch butterfly lands on a bright orange flower
Nature in L.A.
The Flight of Monarch Butterfl
Tracking one tiny creature's big adventure.
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Oak Gall
Nature in L.A.
Oak Wasp Galls
Let me introduce you to a tiny parasitic wasp that makes a unique nursery for its offspring.
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Nature in L.A.
SciGirls Explore STEM Careers at NHM
The group was thrilled to take tours of the Nature Gardens and our expansive collections, meet our friendly staff, and learn about working at museums.
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