Surveys
Help OPAL scientists with valuable research, learn new skills, have fun
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OPAL is running six surveys across England to learn more about the state of our environment, and we’d like everyone to get involved.
Surveys exploring the health of our soils, the quality of our air and water, the distribution of invertebrates, the importance of hedges, and the ways in which we affect our climate are running now - see below for details.
All ages and abilities can take part and your contribution will be important in helping scientists build up a picture of England's natural environment.
We'll provide easy-to-follow survey instructions and all the support you need.
Bugs Count - join in now
Join in a timed challenge to find as many bugs as you can. Tell us what you find and you'll help scientists learn more about how the built environment affects invertebrates. Don't forget to keep an eye out for one of our six key species.
Climate survey - join in now
Are plane contrails contributing to global warming? How do buildings affect the weather around us? Help us explore ways in which we affect the climate and how climate change could affect us.
Biodiversity survey - join in now
Is your local hedge a haven for beetles, birds, mice and other wildlife? Learn more about a hedge near you and the animals it supports. Discover ways to improve it and compare your results with other hedges around the country.
Water survey - join in now
How healthy is your local pond or lake? The animals that live there can give important clues about the water quality. Record what you discover and contribute to valuable national research.
Air survey - join in now
Discover what lichens can tell us about air pollution. Record tar spot on sycamore leaves to learn about air quality near you.
Soil and earthworm survey - join in now
Discover more about earthworms and the soils they live in. Contribute to important scientific research and help update our national record on earthworm distribution.
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