Explore Citizen Science

Curious about ways you can participate in acts of science near you? Your library can be a great place to get started! Whether you checked out a citizen science kit, attended a library program, or simply want to find a way to contribute to real scientific research, SciStarter can help you take your next step.

Did You Check out a Citizen Science Kit?

You’re in the right place! Find your kit below for step-by-step instructions, project information, and everything you need to start collecting and contributing data.

Find a Participating Library Near You

Looking for citizen science resources in your community? Explore our map of libraries and community organizations that are part of the Citizen & Community Science Library Network. Participating locations may offer citizen science kits, programs, events, or other ways to get involved.

Find a Citizen Science Project

You don’t need a kit to participate in citizen science. Explore thousands of projects on SciStarter and find opportunities based on your interests, location, age, and more. Many projects can be done from home, outdoors, or completely online.

Learn the Basics

New to citizen science? Take the free, self-paced Foundations of Citizen Science training to learn what citizen science is, why it matters, and how you can find and participate in projects that interest you.