Joining the Biodiversity Monitoring Project provides partners with many unique services and opportunities. Explore all of the available perks below.
Not a partner, yet? Learn how your school or school district can partner with Smithsonian scientists to implement meaningful outdoor learning experiences with your students.
Small Grants
Learn how your school can earn extra money for implementing BMP projects.
Speakers Bureau
Take part in an opportunity for a Smithsonian scientist to talk to your students about their research.
Plot Census Assistance
Smithsonian staff will come to your school to help census your Biodiversity Monitoring Plot.
Discounts for Training
Partners will receive a 20-percent discount on all teacher training workshops, including in-service training.
Student Symposiums
Culminate your students' projects by participating in an annual student symposium and the Biodiversity Monitoring Institute.
Facilitated Planning Workshop
Free workshops to be held at any time during a school's participation to help plan the next phase of the project.
Biodiversity Monitoring Kits
Partners receive 20-percent discounts on the purchase of Biodiversity Monitoring kits.
Online Resources
Explore exclusive online resources, including Forest Plotter data and training manuals.
Newsletter
This monthly newsletter includes new project ideas, website updates, announcements, and student and teacher opportunities.
Annual Certification
Receive a certificate of involvement for your school and school district.
