Our Youth Volunteer Board and intern Emma from The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy talked about native plants, tiny forests and healthy soil at the @uchicago #southsidesciencefestival today! 🌳 (fb)

Our Youth Volunteer Board did a great job at the Markham public library S.T.E.A.M fest this afternoon. They explained our “citizen” science birding initiative and how we are using community-engaged data collection to show how creating native habitats invites biodiversity. Anyone can use the free apps #ebird and #Merlin to help out! Reach out if you’re interested or have questions! 🐦 After the event we had a chance to visit the Prairie Path and admire the bird-friendly chokeberries and Aster. #citizenscienceproject #nordsongreenearth #chicagosouthland #birdwatchingheals (fb)