Author: Emma Giles

<< Return to 12 Months of Citizen Science Programming January: Do NASA Science LIVE! Activity Type Explore and classify data for NASA Topic NASA, space research, planetary science, Earth science Audience Teens, Adults, Families, Intergenerational groups Location Indoors, possibly in a computer lab Materials Each participant needs an internet-connected tablet or computer Low Tech Options […]

Host a live NASA citizen science event at your library and connect patrons with real NASA research. SciStarter provides everything you need, including facilitator training, printable materials, and an easy-to-follow event toolkit.

<< Return to 12 Months of Citizen Science Programming October: Fall into Birding with eBird and Merlin Bird ID Activity Type Nature exploration Topic Birds, nature Audience Youth, Teens, Adults, Families, Intergenerational groups Location Outdoors Materials Each participant needs a smart phone or tablet with two apps downloaded (eBird and Merlin Bird ID) Low Tech […]

This Disability Pride Month, explore citizen science projects that demonstrate how accessibility and inclusion strengthen scientific research. Learn how volunteers and project leaders are creating opportunities for more people to contribute to science.

Explore SciStarter’s collection of thematic calendars featuring year-round citizen science opportunities. Each calendar is available as a clickable PDF. Perfect for printing, sharing, or incorporating into your own newsletters, websites, and social media.

Webinar: Library Programming Made Easy! A Year of Citizen Science Ideas for All Libraries Originally Aired June 17, 2026 Audience Libraries Topic Monthly programming topics Watch the Webinar DESCRIPTION Discover 12 months of easy-to-implement citizen science programming ideas for libraries in this recorded SciStarter webinar. Learn how to engage your community with flexible, no- and […]

We set out to reach 2.50 Million Acts of Science during Citizen Science Month in April, a number chosen to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States this year. By Earth Day (April 22) participants had already passed it. By April 30, 450,918 volunteers from 140 countries had contributed 4,730,752 Acts of Science, supporting more than 950 […]

Sustainable Libraries Initiative – Join the Movement: Libraries as Hubs for Citizen Science Originally Aired April 29, 2026 Audience Libraries Topic Sustainability, case studies, community impact Watch the Webinar DESCRIPTION Celebrate Citizen Science Month this April with an inspiring webinar recorded on Wednesday, April 29, at 2 pm ET hosted by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative […]

Acts of Science: Connected Comets, Clues, and Our Cosmic Story Originally Aired April 29, 2026 Topic Citizen Science Month, America 250, Space, Comets Audience Anyone and everyone! Watch the Webinar Description Watch the recorded webinar to be guided on how to identify active comets from Rubin Observatory images in the citizen science project, Rubin Comet […]

Acts of Science: Connected Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon Originally Aired April 22, 2026 Topic Citizen Science Month, America 250, wildlife, trail cameras Audience Anyone and everyone! Watch the Webinar Link Bank Description Watch the recorded webinar to be guided on how to identify animals in trail camera images across Wisconsin, accessible from anywhere in the […]