WREN Center
Park
Why pick this one
WREN Center develops the Laurel River All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory and hosts Community BioBlitz events using iNaturalist.
Best for
- Laurel River watershed biodiversity research
- community participation in species surveys
- stream ecology and aquatic insect education
- citizen science projects using iNaturalist
- local watershed conservation and ecosystem monitoring
Look elsewhere if
- conventional public park visits
- recreational park amenities such as playgrounds, sports fields, or picnic facilities
Specialties
- All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory
- watershed biodiversity documentation
- aquatic insect and stream ecology research
- Community BioBlitz events
- citizen science using iNaturalist
Certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
What makes them different
- Developing a long-term All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory for the Laurel River watershed
- Hosts Community BioBlitz events where participants document species with iNaturalist
- Works with scientists, universities, landowners, taxonomic specialists, students, and community volunteers
- Conducts research and educational programs in partnership with the Laurel Community Center
- Focuses on the Laurel River watershed in Madison County, North Carolina
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 4100 NC-212, Marshall, NC 28753-9393
- Phone
- +18282069173
- Website
- http://wrencenter.org/
- wrencenter.lcc@gmail.com
Services
- biodiversity research
- watershed conservation
- species monitoring
- ecosystem monitoring
- community environmental education
- water protection research