Introducing DIY

If you are into doing things yourself then here are a variety of resources that can help you develop your own project ideas. Use the filter below to limit the list (use CTRL or to select multiple items in each list).

Vermont Geological Survey

There's a wealth of information here about the geology of Vermont.

Project Goal: 
Reach more than 5 million young people in science with hands-on learning to ensure global competitiveness and prepare today's youth to become the next generation of science, engineering and technology leaders.
Your Role: 
Participate in any of the different science related events and activities from Youth Science Day to Veterinary science.

USDA Plants Database

Lots of detailed information about vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts and lichen throughout the U.S.

Invasive Plant Recipes

Get rid of invasive plants by eating them.  Follow the link below to a listing of recipes for invasive plants in New England.

Vermont Bryophyte List and Atlas

This website contains a .rtf list of moss species with their global and state ranks.  Use it as a checklist to see how many moss species you can find.

Dragonflies and Damselflies in Vermont

These links provide detailed information at the species level where different members of Odonata can be found in Vermont. Also excellent pictures with identifications are provided to help you identify any specimens you may have found or photographed.

Cougar Identification Guides

These guides provide information about how to properly identify a cougar.  The first .pdf compares identifying characteristics of other wild cats; differences in the tracks made by cougars and members of the dog family; and what a carcass looks like if it was killed by a cougar. The second .pdf provides much greater detailed information about cougars and their ranges as well as identifying characteristics.

Amphibian Eggs & Larvae Key

This 6-page .pdf helps with identifying amphibian eggs and larvae.

Vernal Pool Indicator Species ID Sheet

These PDF files provide descriptions, images and areas that will help in identifying potential vernal pools by what amphibians you find there.

Identify a Butterfly, Moth or Caterpillar

This site by Butterflies and Moths of North America will help you with identifying specimens that you have found, seen or photographed. It helps immensely to also have information about the plant and location where you saw this insect.

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