Dear Ecolog,
Imagine if there was a way to collect specimens from thousands of tree species around the world, to gather water samples from Antarctica to the Amazon, or scat samples from anywhere on Earth. Now imagine that it didn't take you extra time to make this happen. This is now possible through our network of volunteer adventure scientists. <http://www.adventurescience.org/project-management.html> By leveraging the unique skills of these outdoor adventurers, we are able to gather difficult-to-obtain data, at any scale, anywhere. For us, data quality is key as this enables the rigorous analysis and uncovering of science-based solutions. We ensure that our data is of the highest quality by developing our protocols with our scientific partners, applying a robust training regimen, as well as testing and monitoring our volunteers to verify they meet the needed standards. The projects we develop rely on the outdoor adventure community because they (1) have outdoor survival skills and the ability to travel far and wide in the backcountry, (2) pay close attention to detail, (3) are creative problem solvers, and (4) are able to share their experiences via the rich tradition of storytelling that is at the heart the outdoor community. We will work with you to build project-specific protocols. We then recruit, train and manage volunteers from our worldwide network who collect the needed data. Feel free to write <[email protected]> or call with your project ideas and we look forward to getting you the data you need. Cheers, G Gregg Treinish Executive Director Adventure Scientists 406.579.9702 www.adventurescience.org
