How To Get Involved in the CSCofstl Community

The Citizen Science Collaborative of St. Louis (CSCSTL) thrives on the passion and expertise of our community. Whether you are a professional scientist, an educator, or a curious resident, there are several ways to contribute to the growth of community-led science in our region.

Attend Our Quarterly Meetings

Looking to expand your network? Join us for our Quarterly Meetings to meet colleagues, share project updates, and make new connections. These gatherings serve as the heart of our collaborative, offering a space to brainstorm and align our efforts across the St. Louis area.

Join a Working Group

Our working groups are where the “heavy lifting” happens. By joining a group, you can lend your specific skills to help shape the future of local research and engagement.

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee provides strategic guidance and oversight for the Collaborative. This group is responsible for:

· Developing and implementing collaborative goals.

· Ensuring alignment with community needs.

· Fostering effective communication and collaboration among all partners.

Events Working Group

The Events Working Group is responsible for sharing, organizing, and creating engaging events and experiences that connect the Saint Louis community with citizen science

Project Development Working Group

This team manages the complete lifecycle of new community science projects, from initial concept to implementation. Key tasks include:

· Identifying and leveraging available resource assets and tools.

· Ensuring projects are well-defined and scientifically sound.

· Ensuring all initiatives contribute directly to the collaborative’s mission.

Bioacoustics Working Group

The Bioacoustics Working Group is dedicated to harnessing the power of sound for community science. Our primary mission is to explore, develop, and implement strategies for using acoustic monitoring technologies—such as automated recording devices and sound analysis software—to study biodiversity and environmental health within the Community Science Collaborative’s network.

iNaturalist Working Group

This group focuses on leveraging iNaturalist as a primary tool for biodiversity monitoring. They promote its use within the collaborative by:

Providing training and developing best practices.
Facilitating data analysis from observations shared by the community.
Utilizing the platform as a social network for species identification.

BioBlitz Working Group

The BioBlitz Working Group promotes, coordinates and helps to execute BioBlitz events within the Saint Louis region

Ready to take the next step?

Contact Mike Dawson at cscofstl@gmail.com or Sign Up for Our E-mail List to receive invitations to our next quarterly meeting!