We aim to document the natural world to species level, increase our individual and collective knowledge, sharing our information and learnings with the broader community. We work across tenures from protected areas, including national and marine parks, to private land and everything in between.

Study and educate the public about local water quality

Create a biodiversity baseline of California using environmental DNA (eDNA)

Increase California’s biodiversity database through insect and soil collection

Understand wildlife dynamics in Minnesota

Discover flowers in the desert and mountains of the Coachella Valley.

Explore soil health topics with LA Compost’s soil scientists!

Collect hydrological data using a smartphone app

To maintain the productivity of local mudflats and help sustain our clam fishery.