Over the past century, our planet has undergone drastic changes, and many have had measurable impacts on the environment and ecosystems around the world. Urban sprawl, habitat fragmentation, climate change, the spread of invasive species, accumulation of pollutants; the list of threats and coinciding impacts goes on and on. While there are many researchers, analysts, and organizations working to contribute to our understanding of the complexities of the issues facing our environment, resources, such as time and money, are limited for these professionals and their valuable findings, management recommendations, innovations, etc. This is where you can help contribute to the collective understanding of the natural world through community science initiatives! Use the various articles below to learn more about community science opportunities and the plentiful resources available to help you learn, grow, and explore as a naturalist.