"Naturkalender" (Nature's Calendar) is the Austrian phenology app for interested Citizen Scientists who want to support phenology and climate protection by observing their surroundings. The focus lies in the development of certain so-called phenological indicator plants. Through community science observations of plants that start to bloom, bear fruit, or shed their leaves, or animal activities, they support the data collection of the Austrian Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) and the European Phenology Database.

Better understaning of climate change and what to do about it

These observations have been recorded at the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) since 1851. Since then, voluntary so-called Citizen Scientists have been supporting them all over Austria by observing nature for us. With the Nature's Calender Citizen Science app, phenology has finally arrived in the 21st century. Here you can easily record your own nature observations on the map with your smartphone all year long, be active in the nature calendar community and, at the same time, learn a lot about nature. Due to the easy handling of the app, people from all age groups can be found in the community, and a lively exchange of interesting information takes place. And best of all: with your entries, you can help scientist to better understand climate change and find solutions for the challanges it brings.

In the Roadkill Citizen Science Project from the University of Natural Ressources and Life Sciences in Vienna, Citizen Scientists and researchers collect data about roadkill on streets all around the world. If there`s a high number of roadkill in one spot or a particular species gets killed in the same place a lot, that can help scientists understand how the animals came to die and find solutions for it.

Why is roadkill important and how can Citizen Scientists help?

Habitat fragmentation by roads has a severe impact on many animal species, particularly for those with high mobility or seasonal migration behaviour, such as mammals or amphibians. As a consequence, roadkill is one of the main reasons for the decrease of populations of several animal groups. 

Your data allows the scientist to identify roadkill hotspot, so they can mitigate those hotspots in cooperation with local authorities.

On SPOTTERON, you can explore your world and contribute your findings in community-driven Apps. Each App on the platform has a specific topic, from nature observation or environmental protection to sharing photos of arts and culture. In many Apps, you are actively helping scientists to understand our world better with citizen science. In others, you support nature conservation and environment protection with your contributions. With the SPOTTERON Apps, you have a digital map journal right in your pocket, which allows you to record your observations and upload photos. All Apps are ad-free, and there is no permanent user tracking present - because your digital privacy matters. Join our active community of other users who share the same interest and walk our planet with open eyes. Let's discover the world together!

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