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Day of Science and Service
Be a Scientist
Science is everywhere. On May 8, 2014, we asked Californians to take a walk, visit a park or garden, and help us paint a picture of California's food and water resources. Your answers will help us build a more secure future for you and your community.
The University of California conducted three science projects on May 8, 2014. With your help, individuals, families, organizations and classrooms from all over California helped us collect data. Click on one of the maps below to learn more about the projects and outcomes.
Food depends on pollinators. More than 10,697 people spent 3 minutes outside counting pollinators.
In this record drought, UC has committed to reducing its water consumption by 20%. More than, 8,314 people told us how they were conserving water at home.
More than 9,989 people helped populate our California food map by telling us where food is grown in their community.