The Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) is partnering with public libraries across Australia to invite budding scientists and enthusiasts to be part of Citizen Science Corners in their local public library. 

Citizen Science Corners connect communities with real scientific research, making libraries a hub for discovery, dialogue while building connections and networks between scientists and communities.

The April-May topic for the Northern Beaches Citizen Science Corner is Invasive Species.

Learn about invasive plant and animal species in Australia and their impact on the environment. Borrow a binoculars kit from Mona Vale Library to help you observe and identify invasive species and explore the resources below to discover more.

Sites to explore:

• Non-native animals: https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/environment/non-native-animals
• The Invasive Species Council: https://invasives.org.au/
• Feral Scan: https://feralscan.org.au/
• Pest Smart: https://pestsmart.org.au/
• Weed Scan: https://weedscan.org.au/
• Bush Heritage - Controlling invasive species: https://www.bushheritage.org.au/what-we-do/our-challenge/feral-animals

Visit Mona Vale library to learn more about how you can get involved.

The Citizen Science Corner is located at Mona Vale Library, accessible during opening hours.