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WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · 4h

Thank you so much to the members who've already begun! Your work contributes to conservation efforts around the world! There is still time to join, head over to wedigbio.org

#WeDigBio #communityscience #botany #conservation #scienceforall #scienceisforeveryone

WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped thus far! We've processed thousands of specimens and made huge progress in our global effort to preserve biodiversity!

#WeDigBio #communityscience #scienceforall #scistarter #biodiversity #biodiversityday #conservation #biology

WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · 2d

It's almost time for #WeDigBio Fall 2025! In just a few days the global #communityscience festival will begin. WeDigBio at the #FieldMuseum got started early, processing over 1,230 specimens! 🤯 Join us at wedigbio.org

WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · 6d

Just one week until #WeDigBio Fall 2025! Join us for hands-on community science. There's still time to register at wedigbio.org

#communityscience #scienceforall #scienceisforeveryone #biology #zoology #botany #naturalhistory #biodiversity

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WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · 7d

8 days until #WeDigBio Fall 2025! There's still time to join us for a day of #communityscience Head over to the link in our bio (wedigbio.org) to sign up or to host your very own event!
#scienceforall #scienceisfun #biology #botany #communityscienceworkshop

WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · 12d

Less than 2 weeks until #WeDigBio Fall 2025! If you haven't yet registered to participate or host your own event, go to wedigbio.org
#communityscience #conservation #scienceforall #scienceiscool #biology #museums

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WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · 13d

Join us in two weeks (October 9th-12th) for #WeDigBio Fall 2025! Be a part of global biodiversity efforts and make #communityscience accessible around the world. To join an event, or to host your own event, go to wedigbio.org !
#scienceforall #conservation

WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · 15d

Every specimen tells a story! Join #WeDigBio Oct 9–12 to help transcribe collections that power biodiversity science. Register today if you are hosting an event: wedigbio.org/content/regi... ✨ Sign up by Sept 24 to get fun swag! Registration continues if no swag required!

Register Event, Tour, or Campaign | wedigbio.org

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · May 3

🔹 The #LIFEMAPPER project has officially started! 🌊 We're working across Europe to map, protect, and restore our vital marine ecosystems. Stay tuned for updates on how we support EU biodiversity goals! #LIFEMAPPER #NatureRestoration #MarineConservation #MarineEcology
🌍🌐🧪

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Carl Bovis @carlbovisnature.bsky.social · May 3

Angel Egret 😇

Taken last weekend at RSPB Ham Wall in Somerset. 😊😍🐦

#Birds 🪶

A great white Egret flying overhead with legs trailing and eyes looking down and wings held in an angel like pose

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WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · May 3

Happy Saturday! 🐌 🦷 🌿

Just a reminder that you can participate in the worldwide biodiversity efforts anywhere, anytime! Head on over to the link in our bio to learn more about remote cataloging and help us care for natural history collections around the world

#funfacts #wedigbio

WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · Apr 19

Checkout your results from all around the world! Be sure to send us your pictures from your events and don't forget that the fun doesn't have to stop here, digitization can be done from anywhere in the world! Check out the link in our bio to learn more 🌿🦋🍄 #communityscience #scistarter

WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · Apr 15

Looking to continue to protect natural history collections outside of in-person events? We have the perfect solution! By transcribing natural history collections remotely, you can mobilize vital information for worldwide access. Click the link in our bio for more information and to get started!

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WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · Apr 14

We couldn't have done it without you! This was a wonderful celebration of #CitizenScienceMonth, and you've contributed so much to #communityscience efforts around the world!

We hope you enjoyed your experiences, send us your pictures from the event and give yourselves a round of applause 🎉👏🥳

WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · Apr 13

Last call for #WeDigBio 2025 signup for April 13! Thank you so much for everyone that's joined us during the global science festival. Send us your pictures from your events!

Thank you to @scistarter.bsky.social for #1MillionActsofScience!
#scistarter #citizensciencemonth #communityscience

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Notes from Nature @notesfromnature.bsky.social · Apr 12

We are featuring California Academy of Sciences for WeDigBio.

Learn more about our current California Central Valley Botany
expedition:
blog.notesfromnature.org/2025/04/12/c...

Give it a try: bit.ly/4cBICKK

@calacademy.bsky.social @wedigbio.bsky.social

California Central Valley Botany

Our new expedition at #PlantstoPixels highlights the botany of the California Central Valley. Nestled between the Sierra Nevada and California Coastal Ranges, few areas in California have undergone…

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SciStarter @scistarter.bsky.social · Apr 1

#CitizenScienceMonth has BEGUN! 🎉

People around the world are taking part this April to accelerate real research—by sharing observations, logging data, attending events, and more.

Tap to find a project and log Acts of Science during #CitSciMonth for a chance to win prizes! citizensciencemonth.org

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Notes from Nature @notesfromnature.bsky.social · Apr 11

Do you love California geography? Then we have a new expedition for you called California County Quest.

These specimens don't have the county on the label so we need your help figuring that information out.

Support the California Academy of Sciences today trying it out now: bit.ly/4cBICKK

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WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · Apr 12

First days of #WeDigBio have been fantastic! Thank you to everyone who's contributed to the global science mobilization efforts. Happy #CitizenScienceMonth!

There's still time to join us! Follow the link in our bio for more.

#wedigbio #scistarter #scienceforall

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Notes from Nature @notesfromnature.bsky.social · Apr 11

Our focus for WeDigBio is California Plants!

Learn more about our Coastal California: Monterey to Santa Barbara expedition: blog.notesfromnature.org/2025/04/11/c...

Try it out: bit.ly/4cBICKK

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Coastal California: Monterey to Santa Barbara

Our new expedition at #PlantstoPixels, explores the rich botany of California’s central coast—a region known for its stunning natural beauty and remarkable biodiversity. From towering redwood fores…

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WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · Apr 10

Send us your pictures from #WeDigBio! Thank you so much for all of your hard work around the globe. There's still time to join us for the remaining days of #WeDigBio, follow the link in our bio to learn more.

Whirlwind tours are still to come, stay tuned!

#wedigbio #communityscience

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WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thank you so much to WeDigBio Australia and New Zealand for all your hard work and contribution to digitizing natural history collections!

There's still time to register for WeDigBio April 2025! Sign up with the link in our bio.

#wedigbio #communityscience #scistarter

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WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · Apr 9

Whirlwind tours are right around the corner with some wonderful scientists and curators!

You can participate from the comfort of your home through virtual Whirlwind tours. Scan the QR in this post to save your spot!

#wedigbio #scistarter #communityscience

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WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · Apr 8

Join us for exclusive access to natural history collections!

Talk to the scientists and curators who care for these collections and discover rare specimens! You can take part in the whirlwind tours virtually from anywhere in the world.

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WeDigBio @wedigbio.bsky.social · Apr 7

Thousands of natural history records are waiting for you just around the corner, only 4 days away!

#wedigbio #communityscience #scienceforall #scienceisforeveryone #scistarter #biodiversity #botany #naturalhistory #herbarium

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