Counting butterflies for citizen science project can reduce anxiety – study
by Emily Beament
Mar 04, 2024
2 minutes
Taking part in citizen science projects such as counting butterflies can reduce anxiety and boost a sense of connection with nature, a study has found.
Researchers surveyed participants in the Big Butterfly Count in 2022, in which wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation encouraged people to spend 15 minutes outside counting butterflies to help scientists track how the insects were faring.
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