WHAT ARE THE AWARDS?
The awards consist of being recognized at this
Backyard Nature website as a genuine Backyard Naturalist who has identified a significant
number of living organisms in his or her own neighborhood.
SENDING JIM YOUR
LISTS:
Email your lists to
Naturalist Jim here. Organize your lists
so that closely related organisms appear in the same place -- turtles in one place, birds
in another, for instance. In the bird part you would put warblers in one place,
sparrows in another. Usually the order presented in your field
guide is appropriate. |
Three levels of award are
given:
 THE BRONZE BUG-EATEN
LEAF AWARD
- Requirement:
- Identify and list at least 33 organisms in
your neighborhood
- The Award:
- You will be listed on our "Bronze Bug-Eaten Leaf
Award Page," along with your home town
- See Lists from Bronze Winners
 THE SILVER BUG-EATEN LEAF AWARD
- Requirement:
- Identify and list at least 66 organisms in
your neighborhood and provide the scientific names
for each of those organisms
- Explain which three organisms you believe
are the most interesting on your list, and why
- The Award:
- You will be listed on our "Silver Bug-Eaten Leaf
Award Page," along with your home town
- Your list's three most interesting organisms will be
highlighted so that others can admire your accomplishment
- See Lists from Silver Winners
 THE GOLD BUG-EATEN LEAF AWARD
- Requirement:
- Identify and list at least 100 organisms in
your neighborhood and provide the scientific names
for each of those organisms
- Explain which five organisms you believe
are the most interesting on your list, and why
- Write a short essay (up to 500 words) in which you describe
what you have learned by identifying 100 of your neighboring organisms.
- The Award:
- At this site you will receive your own "Gold Bug-Eaten
Leaf Award Page," all to yourself, with your name and
home town boldly presented across the top
- On that page your list's five most interesting organisms
will be highlighted so that others can admire your accomplishment
- Your essay will be presented on that page, along with any
appropriate photograph of you which you have provided
- See Lists from Gold Winners
WHO GIVES THE AWARDS?
Naturalist Jim Conrad
personally reviews all material received. When he is satisfied that the identifications
are accurate and provided in good faith he will immediately post the appropriate
award at this website.
WHAT ARE THE AWARDS WORTH?
The value of these awards depends upon what
you think about this website and its objectives. If in your judgement you believe that the
information here is presented in a conscientious, effective manner, and that the subject
matter is interesting and important, then you can justly feel that your award recognizes a
significant accomplishment.
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Naturalist
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