Author: Kristin Butler

Kristin is a freelance journalist and Outreach and Communications Director for the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory. She holds a B.A. degree in Political Science from Whitman College and an M.S. in Mass Communications from San Jose State University. Kristin has worked as an environmental reporter for The Argus newspaper and was a monthly contributor to Bay Area BusinessWoman News. She's also directed communications and fundraising initiatives for a number of environmental and youth serving organizations, including Earthjustice and Girls Inc.

The (Citizen) Science of Bird Branding

By Kristin Butler, Sep 14, 2015

  Have you ever been interested in bird banding? If so, the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) has the citizen science program for you. For over three decades, SFBBO’s mission has been to conserve birds and their habitats through science and outreach. One of our longest-running citizen science programs is our bird banding research … Read more “The (Citizen) Science of Bird Branding”

Categories: Animals, Birds, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment, Nature & Outdoors

Does Your Personality Affect Your Dog? Here’s How You Can Find Out

By Kristin Butler, Aug 31, 2015

Researchers are trying to find out how your personality affects your dog’s behavior. Learn how you can participate in the largest citizen science project of its kind. by Kristin Butler When I adopted my dog Kia from a puppy rescue center three years ago, I became a member of a growing sub-culture of people who focus their … Read more “Does Your Personality Affect Your Dog? Here’s How You Can Find Out”

Categories: Citizen Science

Hiking in the Appalachian Mountains? Here’s How You Can Contribute to Science While You’re At It

By Kristin Butler, Aug 06, 2015

Hikers in the Appalachian mountains contribute data and help researchers learn how climate change is affecting plants living in high Alpine ranges and promote conservation in the face of these changes. Learn more about Mountain Watch, the citizen science project featured in the upcoming SciStarter newsletter. Find out what other projects you can participate in the … Read more “Hiking in the Appalachian Mountains? Here’s How You Can Contribute to Science While You’re At It”

Categories: Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment