EDUCATION & CLASSROOMS
Turn local ponds into living lessons.
Give students a real field sample and real species findings to investigate together, from the schoolyard to the stream.
Plan a classroom project
Biodiversity Genetics Kits
One water or soil sample can reveal the species sharing a place you care to learn about. Collect in the field, mail it back, then explore your findings in a personal Field Journal.
Field Journal / Sample results
Louis Lake Survey
19
species detected
2
groups tested
Relative abundance
Largemouth bass
Micropterus salmoides
Northern pike
Esox lucius
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
The discovery protocol
From a solo explorer, an entire classroom, to a whole field crew.
Each kit comes with the collection instructions for your specific survey. Gather your sample, send it back, and we'll take care of the analysis.
01
Collect
Collect a sample of soil or water. Follow the instructions included with your kit.
02
Send
Use the included return mailer to send your sample to our lab.
03
Analyze
We analyze environmental DNA in your sample to identify detected species.
04
Explore
See the findings and keep your observations together in your Field Journal.
Your findings / one place
From DNA traces to discoveries you can explore.
Your Field Journal makes species results easy to revisit and share in a conversation — alongside the details and observations from your own site.
Preview sample resultsYour own findings appear after your sample is analyzed.
Field Journal / Sample results
Louis Lake Survey
19
species detected
2
groups tested
Illustrative species only — not a real test result.
Designed for the places you care about
Discovery belongs to every kind of field team.
BIODIVERSITY MONITORING
Learn what lives on the land you steward.
Explore species across your habitats and build a clearer picture for conservation conversations and future monitoring.
Discuss biodiversity monitoring
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
See your waterway in a new light.
Bring neighbors and volunteers together around a shared picture of the aquatic life detected in your lake or stream.
Discuss lake monitoringCommon questions
Good questions lead to better discoveries.
Do I need a laboratory to collect a sample?+
No. Each kit includes collection instructions. You collect in the field, then send the sample to our lab.
Can I collect from soil as well as water?+
Yes, depending on the survey you choose. Follow the collection instructions included with your specific kit.
Where do I see my results?+
Your results appear in your Field Journal, where you can explore the species detected in your sample.
Can you help design a larger survey?+
Yes. Tell us about your sites and research goals and we'll discuss an appropriate sampling plan.
Begin with a question
What might your next sample reveal?
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