Citizen Science: Spiders and Bees

Data generated by citizen scientists allow researchers to answer questions that could never be considered using traditional academic research methods. Spiders and bees are literally everywhere, so your help is needed to study these fascinating creatures!

Ohio Spider Survey
The aim of the Ohio Spider Survey is to fill the major gap in our understanding of natural spider communities in Ohio: http://ow.ly/PfO730or0kQ

Ohio Bee Atlas
The Ohio Bee Atlas was established to document the distribution and identity of bumblebees due to the recent listing of the rusty patched bumblebee as a federally endangered species: https://u.osu.edu/beelab/ohio-bee-atlas/

Common Spiders of Ohio ID Guide: http://ow.ly/qutO30or6X4
Common Bees and Wasps of Ohio ID Guide: http://ow.ly/z4bT30or6V6