Help scientists map fireflies by observing them in your own backyard! Firefly Watch, a collaboration between Mass Audubon and Tufts University researchers, hopes to learn about the geographic distribution of fireflies and what environmental factors impact their abundance with the help of citizen scientists.
Volunteers spend 10 minutes once a week observing their backyard or another nearby outdoor location to see whether fireflies are present and if so, identifying them by their flashing pattern. Firefly Watch provides all the information you need to get started, including ID tips and how to submit your observations.
Head to their website to learn more about the project and how to get involved!