Citizen Scientists Wanted for Everglades Bird Count

WGCU | By WLRN

Published January 2, 2015 at 8:48 AM EST

If you find the endless possibilities of a brand New Year daunting, here’s an idea for you. How’d you like to become a citizen scientist and help conservation efforts in the Everglades? To qualify for the job, all you really need to know, is how to count.

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