It will take place from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 400 Landmarks Blvd. in Alton.

“Join us for a celebration of community science,” Environmental Educator Erica Doerr said. “This free event will showcase how community members contribute to vital research projects that impact our environment and public health.”

The Missouri Botanical Garden will highlight its Mosquito Alert STL program. This initiative uses qualitative and quantitative research methods to understand how communities can partner with public health agencies to advance scientific understanding of mosquitoes.

Participants will learn how community scientists are helping to investigate mosquito control strategies that are both effective and environmentally sound.

NGRREC will showcase three of its most impactful programs: Illinois RiverWatch, Winter Chloride Watch and FrogWatch. Discover how these community science initiatives are monitoring the health of waterways and contributing to data collection that informs critical environmental decisions.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about community science, connect with researchers and discover how you can get involved in making a difference,” Doerr said.

Learn more about the STREAM Series at https://www.ngrrec.org/education/stream-series.html.

Questions? Please contact ngrreceducation@lc.edu.