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Did you know that the Stiemerbeek in Genk is 16 km long? It flows right through Genk. Researchers want to know how the city and its sewerage system influence the water quality and biodiversity of the Stiemerbeek. Scientists enlist the help of local residents and local organizations to measure water quality using sensors and water samples.

Did you know that May 22nd is the International Biodiversity Day? With 'Snapp de natuur' you can you can examine the biodiversity in your neighborhood all year round. The application challenges you to go out into nature and photograph animals or plants in your environment. The automatic species recognition tells you in a snap which animal or plant you have in front of your lens and how you contribute to nature research.

Did you know that Belgium is host 26 invasive aquatic plant species? These exotic aquatic plants cause a lot of damage to the native biodiversity. In Bugs 2 the Rescue, youth, volunteers and scientists work together to research biological control; the use of herbivorous insects that like and help curb these invasive species.

Did you know that there are 403 different species of bees in Flanders? All of these species hace different flower and plant preferences. B&Bee wants to ensure that people not only keep their garden 'bee-friendly', but also choose plants and flowers wisely, according to the local bees' preferences. With the help of citizen scientists, B&Bee conducts research on which species live where, and which flora they need.

Every garden contains a wealth of information. Which plants grow there, how many birds are nesting there, which butterflies call it their home... In the project 'Mijn Tuinlab' (My Gardenlab) citizens provide their garden to the researchers. Together with the scientists, the composition and ecological value of the garden is analysed.