Discovering Plant Destroyers in South Africa with Citizen Science

By Joey Hulbert
Backed by Katherine Hulbert, Lindsey Du Toit, Agnes K. Johnson, Robert Blanchette, Tracy Hamlin, Daniel Huberli, Joey Hulbert, Denny Luan, Amy Rossman, Michelle Agne, and 61 other backers
University of Pretoria
Corvallis, Oregon
BiologyEducation
Open Access
DOI: 10.18258/2066
$5,000
Raised of $5,000 Goal
100%
Funded on 5/01/15
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Lab Notes

Dear Backers,
November 12, 2017
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The Smiles We've Inspired—Thanks to you!
July 9, 2017
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Crowdfunding part 2: a small ask for a HUGE achievement
January 15, 2017
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Cape Citizen Science, South Africa Update
July 4, 2016
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South Africa update: travels, disease in the fynbos, a...
September 17, 2015
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Field Site Selected—A Quest for Zebras—Life in South Africa
August 15, 2015
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Ready.. Set.. Adventure! Here I come South Africa!
July 20, 2015
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>71 supporters = 100% Funded
April 30, 2015
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Crowdfunding: Good practice for science communication and...
April 28, 2015
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A city model for producing effective science communicators
April 28, 2015
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The end is near! Magic, multibrainstorms, and Earth Day...
April 23, 2015
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You are invited to ask me anything!
April 14, 2015
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How do you teach someone about microorganisms without a...
April 5, 2015
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Surveying for Plant Destroyers
March 31, 2015
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Proposed Project Outline
March 24, 2015
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"Fight them on the beaches or let the new order begin"
March 23, 2015
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SIX Reasons to Back This Research!
March 9, 2015
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What is Citizen Science?
March 8, 2015
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A recent excursion into Sudden Oak Death infected lands...
March 6, 2015
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Are you engaging the public or just conducting outreach?
February 27, 2015
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Sudden Oak Death
February 6, 2015
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YouTube Plant Destroyers
February 2, 2015
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