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Litter can have a huge impact on our natural world. By picking up litter we see and recording the type, amount, and location, we are not only removing it from the environment, we also can better understand how and why it got there in the first place and take steps to reduce litter at the source. 2025 Participating Universities so far: Arizona State University Brevard College Colorado State University East Tennessee State University Honolulu Community College Indiana University Bloomington Miami University North Carolina State University Pikes Peak State College Portland State University Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Southern Utah University University of Arkansas Utah Valley University Outdoor Adventure Center UW Bothell and Cascadia College Wilkes University
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Applications to join the final cohort in this inaugural class of SciStarter Ambassadors due May 2nd

Libraries and community organizations need your help to spark excitement for citizen science and keep the momentum going!

The SciStarter Ambassador Program offers FREE training to volunteers ready to make an impact in their communities.

Ready to make a difference? Complete your application by May 2nd to join the movement!