Calling all Catskills community scientists—help advance climate research right in your own backyard. 

The Catskill Center is partnering with Dr. Marco Tedesco of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory on X-Snow, a NASA-supported research project studying snow properties across the region. The data collected by volunteers helps improve our understanding of how snow changes over space and time and supports the accuracy of NASA’s satellite observations.

Join us on Saturday, November 8, at the Catskills Visitor Center for an introductory training with the X-Snow research team. Participants will learn how to collect and record snow data, receive field tools, and view drone footage—both live and from previous field sessions.

New and returning volunteers are encouraged to attend. The more data collected, the better our collective insight into the Catskills’ snowpack and its role in regional climate systems.

Coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and snacks will be provided, along with an opportunity to fly Dr. Tedesco’s research drone. We hope to see you there.