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Scugog Memorial Library, Port Perry, ON
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September 26, 2024,  Citizen Science: How Average People Can and Do Help Wildlife, presented by Geoff Carpentier @ 7:00 p.m. Scugog Memorial Library, Port Perry, ON

Every day each of us sees things of interest in nature, but seldom do we know what to do if we have questions or find something really interesting. We may not want to be scientists in the purest sense, but the very fact that we observe nature and do something with that information makes us Citizen Scientists. Others amongst us actively make observations and enter the data online for scientists and academia to use. Whichever category you fit into, come hear how you might already be a Citizen Scientist or more importantly how you can become a better one and how this will benefit all aspects of nature.

Geoff has studied wildlife his entire life, did his undergraduate work at the University of Guelph in Biological Sciences and spent a life time protecting nature in his various roles with Parks Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. Subsequent to his retirement, Geoff embarked on a new career as an international nature guide and has traveled the world (over 90 countries on all seven continents) pursuing knowledge and sharing his expertise.