Citizen DNA Barcode Network

Missouri Botanical Garden's Sustainability Division is partnering with the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s DNA Learning Center and Webster University to host the Citizen DNA Barcode Network project at Missouri Botanical Garden.

This program supports citizen/community scientists as they identify species, sequence DNA, analyze genetic codes, and upload sequences to a worldwide database.

Learn more on our website and sign up for an event below!

Contact hgibson@mobot.org for any questions or difficulties registering.

Upcoming Events

Collection Events:

Join us this fall to collect ants, beetles, and mosquitos! These bugs will be stored and used in lab events in the winter.

Scientists of all ages and abilities can contribute to this project. No experience or additional supplies needed. Please bring a smartphone and download the iNaturalist app if possible. Dress for the weather and wear bug spray. This event is free and open to the public!

RSVP using the buttons below!

When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 14th

Where: Lower Meramec County Park at the parking lot off Holzers Park Rd.

When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 21st

Where: Bellefontaine Cemetary and Arboretum at the entrance off W. Florissant Rd

Lab Events:

Coming soon!

Can't attend these dates but want to hear about upcoming events?